34 Ransom Everglades LOG FALL 2026 Ransom Everglades’ upper school musical production Into the Woods won an “Arshtie” for Outstanding Achievement in Vocal Performance in the first annual Arsht High School Musical Theater Awards. RE also earned top-five recognition in the Musical Theater Production and Orchestral Performance categories. The honor placed Ransom Everglades among the top performing arts institutions in South Florida. Upper school productions are directed by Performing Arts Department Chair Cecilia Gonzalez with music direction from Music Director Arn Xu. The creative team is led by Arts Department Administrative Chair Quincy Knowles. “This recognition is especially meaningful because Into the Woods is widely regarded as one of the most musically demanding works in the musical theatre canon,” Gonzalez said. “Stephen Sondheim’s score is challenging for even seasoned professionals, and yet our students met it with confidence and discipline. “This achievement reflects the exceptional caliber of performers in our program and the excellence of our faculty and creative team,” she continued. “We are incredibly proud that the work happening on our stage is being recognized alongside the highest levels of musical theatre in South Florida.” Students Julia Jacir ’27, Morgan Williams ’26, Cecile Etzbach ’29, Alex Lombard ’29 and Benjamin BrandrickMorris ’29 represented RE at the awards ceremony March 16 at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Ransom Everglades performing arts department recognized with an ‘Arshtie’ REArts
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