Achievements and Accolades
When you join the Montverde Academy Arts program, you become a part of an elite, creative, and innovative community who’s efforts can be seen in the many accomplishments in theatre, music, media arts, and arts.
Theatre
Productions:
4 shows (2018-2019)
5 shows (2019-2020)
6 shows (2020-2021)
5 shows (2021-2022)
6 shows (2022-2023)
7 shows (2023-2024)
8 shows (2024-2025)
8 shows (2025-2026)
23 Superior ratings earned at District competition (2018)
35 Superior ratings earned at District competition (2019)
35 Superior ratings earned at Regional competition (2020)
20 Superior ratings earned at District competition (2021)
27 Superior ratings earned at District competition (2022)
28 Superior ratings earned at District competition (2023)
48 Superior ratings earned at District competition (2024)
34 Superior ratings earned at District competition (2025)
2 Critic’s Choice Honorable Mention awards earned (2018)
9 Critic’s Choice Honorable Mention awards earned (2019)
52 Critic’s Choice/Top Honors winners (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
One Act – 6x advancement to State (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024)
Lighting Design – 4x District winner (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Sound Design – 4x District winner (2108, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Technical Crew – 5x District winner (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024)
Lead Actress – 4x District winner (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Lead Actor – District winner (2023, 2024)
All-Star Cast – District winner (2023, 2024)
Supporting Actor – 3x District winner (2109, 2020, 2021, 2024)
Outstanding Ensemble (2024)
Dist. 12 Representative to perform at Opening Ceremonies of State Festival (2020, 2022, 2025)
First-ever International Thespian Society Gold Honors Troupe in the state of Florida (2024)
Recognized as Gold Honors Troupe (2025, 2026)
4 Top Honors at State (2019)
2 Top Honors at State (2021)
2 Top Honors at State (2022)
2 Top Honors at State (2024)
2 Top Honors at State (2025)
1 Judge’s Showcase Winner at State (2025)
2 Superior ratings earned at International Thespian competition (2025)
4 Superior ratings earned at International Thespian competition (2026)
4 Mainstage Productions accepted for State (“She Loves Me (2019),” “The Glass Menagerie (2020),” “Clybourne Park (2021),” “Stone (2022)”)
Accepted as a Mainstage Production for the International Thespian Festival (“Clybourne Park -2021”)
Forty-three Applause Award nominations earned (2018-2019)
Thirty-eight Applause Award nominations earned (2019-2020)
Thirty-three Applause Award nominations earned (2021-2022)
Forty-five Applause Award nominations earned (2022-2023)
Sixty-nine Applause Award nominations earned (2023-2024)
Thirty-nine Applause Award nominations earned (2024-2025)
Sixty-two Applause Award nominations earned (2025-2026)
Seventy-one Applause Awards won (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
Three National Jimmy Runner-up Nomination (2021, 2023, 2026)
One Top 4 Jimmy Nomination (2025)
Applause Awards Legacy Winner (2024)
Created new version of Medea with original scoring written by MVA Faculty (2019)
Commissioned new play “NOISE: A Teenage Panic Attack on National Themes” (2020)
Commissioned new play “Time Bros.” (2021)
Commissioned new play “DuBois’ Comet” (2023)
Commissioned new play “First” (2024)
Premiered a new musical “The Lady Juliana” (2024)
Premiered a new play “Shakesfear” (2024)
Commissioned two new plays “Carl” and “Parallel Lil” (2025)
Premiered a new musical “In Emily’s Words” and a new play “Sea Change” (2026)
Student play: “God Bless America” chosen for production at Dr. Phillips Center Be Original Theatre Festival (2019)
Student play: “Sockloose” chosen for production at Children’s Theatre of New Jersey (2023)
Music
Premiered 1 new choral work and 1 new string orchestra work (2018-2019)
Three students selected as winners of the Florida Keys International Competition for Young Talent – with performances at Carnegie Hall (2018-2019)
Produced the Opera “Bastien et Bastienne” (2018-2019)
Hosted over 36 master classes (2018-2026)
Hosted and performed with international vocalists Ben Gulley, Goitsemang Lehobye, Callie Day and Daniel Emmet
Hosted and performed with renowned electric violinist, Mark Wood (2022)
Performance by all Choirs at America Sings! Festival (2019)
4 All-State musicians selected (2019)
6 All-State musicians selected (2020)
7 All-State musicians selected (2021)
5 All-State musicians selected (2022)
3 All-State musicians selected (2023)
3 All-State musicians selected (2024)
3 All-State musicians selected (2025)
6 All-State musicians selected (2026)
2 All-National Choir members selected (2018)
3 First place winners at District NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) (2025)
3 First place winners at Southeast Regional NATS (2025)
4 Finalists at Southeast Regional NATS (2026)
2 Semifinalists at National NATS (2025)
104 Superior ratings earned at District Solo & Ensemble (2019-2026)
10 Superior ratings earned at State Solo & Ensemble (2025)
2 Superior ratings earned at State Solo & Ensemble (2026)
2 “Best of Room” winners at State Solo & Ensemble (2025)
Superior rating at Festival Disney (Choir) (2023)
Excellent rating at Festival Disney (Choir) 2026
Silver Medal for Runner-up Choir across all Divisions at Festival Disney (2023)
Distinguished Soloist Award at Festival Disney (2026)
Superior rating at Choir MPA (2025)
Excellent rating at Choir MPA (2020, 2022)
Excellent rating at State Choir MPA (2025)
Superior rating at Orchestra MPA (2023, 2024, 2026)
Excellent rating at Orchestra MPA (2020, 2025)
Excellent rating at National Orchestra Festival (2020)
Media Arts
Art
• Scholastic Gold Key Winners - two (2024)
• Creative Youth 15th Congressional District Art Competition winner (2019)
• Multiple first-place and two Best-of-Show awards at Lake County Fair (2021, 2022)
• Two Top Choice High School Awards - SOBO Art Gallery (2023)
• Honorable Mention - Southern Teachers Student Art Contest (2023)