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Event: 2016 Cappies Gala
Where: Citadel Theatre
When: June 12
What: The ninth annual awards gala celebrating excellence in Edmonton-area high school theatre
Featuring: Excerpts from shows, awards bestowed in 41 categories, including performance, makeup, sound, marketing, creativity and review-writing.
Codie McLachlan attended the Cappies gala, celebrating high school theatre, at the Citadel Theatre on June 12.
(From left) Claire O'Brien (Austin O'Brien), David Selwood (Louis St. Laurent) and Clare Dalton (Austin O'Brien) pose for a photo during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
(From left) Mandy Christensen, Dana Colbourne and Isabelle Friesen of W.P. Wagner High School pose during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Strathcona Christian Academy instructors Victoria Waslen and Jonathan Reid pose for a photo during the Cappies Gala at the Citadel Theatre.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
People wait for the festivities to begin during the Cappies Gala at the Citadel Theatre.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Jonathan Martins, left, and Theresa Nguyen of St. Albert Catholic High School pose during the Cappies Gala at the Citadel Theatre.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Brianna Longworth, left, and Saga Darnell of Strathcona High School pose during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Students wait for the show to begin during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Amanda Mendoza, left, and Desi Shulz of Mill Woods Christian School pose during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
(From left) Katie Parent, Machael Marciano and Courtney Fauht of Austin O'Brien Catholic High School pose during the Cappies Gala at the Citadel Theatre.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
(From left) Aisha Hoedl, Kyra Mace-Nelson and Isabelle Findlay of W.P. Wagner High School pose during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
John Coulson, left, and Zachary Vander Heide of Strathcona Christian Academy pose for a photo during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
(From left) Raeline Wingerak, Brooklyn James, Talihha Sayer and Mikaela Wingerak of St. Joseph High School pose during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
(From left) Aoife Botchey, Kaylin Schenk and Alexa Wall of Strathcona Christian Academy pose during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
(From left) Jasper Place High School's Reid Anderson, Morganne Surma, Shyanne Duquette and Janey Small pose for a photo during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Tristan Philipson, left, of St. Albert Catholic High School poses with Patrick Ramsey of Bellerose Composite High School during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Jenna McConnell, left, and Angelina Salvador of Holy Trinity Catholic High School pose during the Cappies Gala at the Citadel Theatre.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Brendon Illig, left, and Curtis Towle of Austin O'Brien Catholic High School pose during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Hailee Elkow, left, and Caycee Surgeson of Eastglen School pose during the Cappies Gala at the Citadel Theatre.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
(From left) Kieran Rolfe, Olivia McDonald and Jadyn Buchanan of Strathcona High School pose during the Cappies Gala.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Students make their way into the theatre during the Cappies Gala at the Citadel Theatre.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Students make their way into the theatre during the Cappies Gala at the Citadel Theatre,CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia
Students wait for the festivities to begin during the Cappies Gala at the Citadel Theatre.CODIE MCLACHLAN / Postmedia