Hutchison was nominated for Outstanding Overall Production, among several honors.
The show's production elements were recognized with an Outstanding Technical Achievement nomination, as well as lighting and sound design nominations.
Our ensemble was honored with Outstanding Large Ensemble and Outstanding Chorus nominations.
The Fates, played by Pippa Williams '31, Eloise McDonald '28, and Anna Ratton '27, received a nomination for Outstanding Small Ensemble.
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Hutchison Nominated for Nine High School Musical Theatre Awards
Hutchison’s fall 2025 production of “Hadestown: Teen Edition” received a variety of nominations, from ensemble recognition to technical awards.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Hadestown: Teen Edition on their nominations for the Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards! The awards program celebrates local high school talent across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. Judges attend school performances throughout the academic year to evaluate and nominate students for various awards. Nominees are honored at the annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards celebration, which will take place on May 21, 2026.
Below is a list of Hutchison’s nominations:
Outstanding Overall Production
Outstanding Technical Achievement
Outstanding Large Ensemble
Outstanding Small Ensemble: The Fates
Eloise McDonald ’28
Anna Ratton ’27
Pippa Williams ’31
Outstanding Lighting
Outstanding Sound Design & Execution
Outstanding Chorus
Outstanding Music Direction: Patrick Jones, Hutchison Music Teacher
Outstanding Supporting Actor: Brayden Daughtery as Hades
Long-time teachers Meredith Moore and Marilyn Carter first joined the Hutchison community as moms. This year, they both begin a new chapter at the Hive as lower school teachers.
Upper school girls learned more about women entrepreneurs through visits to local businesses and guided Hutchison fourth graders through their Strong Women presentations.
Ali Chesney was presented with the Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award, which recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals furthering the early environmental education of youth.
One of our most highly decorated athletes, Ava’s accolades speak for themself: Daily Memphian Player of the Year, Commercial Appeal All-Metro Player of the Year, a TSSAA Miss Basketball finalist, four-time All-Region selection, and a 1,000+ career point scorer.
Hutchison’s assistant head of school is the first recipient of the Lynn Parkes Award, which is given to a former student-athlete who has had a profound impact on the community through women's athletics.
Hutchison Now highlights graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Gaby Nair ’14, Ph.D., a Postgraduate Research Associate in Politics at Princeton University, where she recently completed her PhD in political theory. She is also a former Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Hutchison is thrilled to announce that Kristan Ash will be leading the Hutchison lacrosse program. She steps into the role of Varsity Head Coach starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
We asked Kristen Farmer Davis ’99 about some of her past experiences, how those influence her work with Hutchison students today, and what she’s excited about in her new role.
Hutchison’s Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum weaves critical skills development throughout the school day. As girls progress to the next grade and beyond, they revisit the same traits that they first learned in Early Childhood.