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Tommy Tune Awards

The cast of Crazy for You participated in the Tommy Tune Awards, an award ceremony that recognizes outstanding musical productions from high schools across the Houston area. This year, over 6,000 students from 65 different schools were considered for awards ranging from outstanding stage management and costume design to outstanding musical and ensemble. For their unforgettable performance of Crazy for You, Second Baptist School received seven total nominations and brought home four awards:

Outstanding Supporting Lead: Tessa Garcia ‘26

Outstanding Choreography: Ellen Klare Brown ‘26, Tessa Garcia ‘26, Caley Crawford

Outstanding Ensemble: Second Baptist School, cast of Crazy for You

Outstanding Musical Director: Peyton Deffebach ‘27, Noah Salazar ‘27, Claire Westmoreland

In addition to these distinctions, Mac Goolsby ‘29 was one of two students selected to be a Tommy Tune Awards Reporter. Bravo to the cast and crew of Crazy for You for these well-deserved awards and for creating a show that was one to remember!

 

Gelato, Java & Jazz

A break from the end-of-the-year busyness, Gelato, Java & Jazz brought the SBS community together for an afternoon of music, ice cream and fellowship. 

With students and parents gathered in the atrium, the drumline kickstarted the event followed by a performance of “Beethoven’s Ninth” from the Middle School Beginner Band. Music continued to fill the room as the Middle School Intermediate Band performed melodies such as “Amazing Grace” and “Air and Dance”. The Upper School Jazz Ensemble took center stage and closed the production with their set, which included crowd-favorites such as “All the Things You Are” and “Chameleon.” 

With final exams next week and summer break just around the corner, Gelato, Java & Jazz invited students to rest and enjoy an afternoon of music as we close out the year.

 

STC Showcase & College Commitment Signing

To close out the 2025-2026 theatre season, Second Theatre Company hosted a showcase that featured student-directed dance numbers, heartfelt duets and powerful solos that they’ve worked on throughout the year. The showcase opened with a high-energy group number to “Hair Up” followed by a solo from Oliver Dawley ‘27 to “What Comes Next” from the musical Hamilton. Crowd favorites like “Agony,” performed by Mac Goolsby ’29, Christopher Key ’26, Mac Northrup ’26, and Nic Schweers, filled the room with laughter, while Tessa Garcia’s heartfelt rendition of “Astonishing” left the audience deeply moved. A beloved tradition, the annual STC showcase highlights student talent and brings the community together to celebrate all that these students have accomplished.

Following the showcase, the STC College Commitment Signing honored three seniors who will be continuing their pursuit of theatre and music at the collegiate level. These students have shown a passion for theatre and have consistently used their gifts to bring God glory throughout their time at SBS. We look forward to all that God will do in their lives in the years ahead. 

Kambell Crites ‘26 | Texas Christian University

Tessa Garcia ‘26 | Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Nic Schweers ‘26 | Shenandoah University

 

That’s a wrap on the 2025-2026 arts season. Bravo!