Congratulations to Stanner Players Director Ms. Shannon Winters ’06, who was nominated for a Josie Award at the “Follow Your Dreams Gala” presented by The Josephine Foundation at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on June 21st. Ms. Winters was nominated for Best Director in recognition of The Stanner Players’ 2018 musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. The musical was also nominated for Best Production of 2018. Representing Molloy at the event were Ms. Winters, Ms. Sabina Kobinski ’04, Ms. Dyana Christie, Ms. Alison Scalice, Ms. Ya-Ting Yang, Ms. MaryAnn Safrey, and Mr. Jim Sheehan ’75.
According to their website, The Josephine Foundation “raises money and distributes 100% of these funds to help give individuals and approved programs an opportunity to achieve their goals in life. Through the disciplines of properly run music, arts and sports programs, young people and adults can reach for their dreams regardless of race, creed, nationality, gender, age, or financial status.”
We are happy to share that The Josephine Foundation has generously awarded Molloy’s theater and music programs with $3000 in grants as they continue their mission to support the arts in our schools.