New Faces Honors

New Faces Honors for Excellence in Solo Performance acknowledges thirty (30) students for their dedication to excellence in their craft of acting, dancing or singing. Open to students grades 9-12, this recognition track offers various educational and scholarship opportunities.

2025 New Faces Honorees Photo credit: Rebecca J Michelson

Congratulations 2026 New Faces Honorees:

Myli Bruno, Rye Neck High School

Peyton Burlew, Wantagh High School

Reed Harris Butts, Professional Performing Arts School

Giana Cabrera, Professional Performing Arts School

Noam Chen, Professional Performing Arts School

Emma DeFilippo, Professional Performing Arts School

Alexandra Frangiskatos, Manhasset High School

Tessa Frascogna, Garden City High School

Lea Fredonis, Farmingdale High School

Alexa Galante, Scarsdale High School

Sofia Giannotti, Cardinal Spellman High School

Soleil Hall, The Scholars’ Academy

Victory Handy, Professional Performing Arts School

Jae’den Hastings, Cardinal Spellman High School

Kate Koczko, Garden City High School

Madeline Lee, Syosset High School

Jackson Lehrer, Wantagh High School

Scott McKiernan, Cardinal Spellman High School

Harrison McNeill, Professional Performing Arts School

Julianna Miano, John L. Miller Great Neck North High School

Myles Molina, Arlington High School

Rohan Nair, Herricks High School

Charlotte Nerayoff, John L. Miller Great Neck North High School

Grace Selvers, Riverdale Country School

Pedro Suaid, Rye Neck High School

Joannie Taveras, Bay Shore Senior High School

Madeline Travis, Professional Performing Arts School

Valentina Vergara, East Hampton High School

Rachael Wade, Brooklyn High School of the Arts

Addison Yan, Professional Performing Arts School