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Aliso Viejo Youth Honored for Theatrical Talents

National Youth Arts awards Canyon Vista Elementary students during their 2011-12 ceremony.

Canyon Vista Elementary School students will be recognized for their theatrical accomplishments as winners in the Seventh Annual National Youth Arts awards.

The winners are:

  • Lead Actor (Junior Division): Jordan Jessen as Flat Stanley in The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.
  • Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Natalie Laderer as Mrs. Lambchop in The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.
  • Ensemble (Junior Division): The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.

This year more than 230 productions were considered for the youth awards, which included shows from more than 100 theatres spanning 11 states. 

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Students Anirudh Divecha, Joey Laderer and Sammie Burton were also nominated for their supporting roles in The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.

An awards ceremony will be held at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. (registration beginning at 6:45 p.m.) on July 23.

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