NORTH BABYLON SCHOOL DISTRICT

North Babylon High School senior Gabriella Felice has been selected as a nominee in
the Roger Rees Awards Discover Talent Initiative. The Roger Rees Awards is a student
award program that recognizes excellence in student performance and achievement in high
school theatre.
As a nominee in the vocal discipline, Felice will participate in coaching sessions and
program activities including workshops and panels with professionals in the industry.
Nominees will then upload video submissions of workshopped material. Students have the
opportunity to be awarded private coaching, master classes, pre-college scholarships, or
professional auditions through this program.
Felice is an accomplished member of the North Babylon theatre program. She is the
Drama Club President and President of North Babylon’s International Thespian Society
Chapter, Troupe #3370. Over the years, Felice has co-directed productions of Disney and
Dinner, where members of the Drama Club provide an evening of entertainment to
elementary school students. Recently, she served as an assistant director to the virtual
spring production, One Last Time, in which she also performed. Felice is also a member of
the high school’s select choir, Vocal Point. Outside of school, she is involved in productions
at the South Shore Theatre Experience. Her talent has not gone unnoticed, as Felice was
recently recognized with an Award of Merit in the Long Island Arts Alliance Scholar Artist
Program.
The District wishes Felice the best of luck in the rest of the competition!