Albuquerque Academy’s theatre program continued its tradition of excellence at this year’s New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards — known locally as the Enchantment Awards — earning top honors for Best Actor and Best Director.
Senior Addie Nayback was named Best Actor for his role in THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY, while David Sinkus received Best Director.
As part of this honor, Addie will head to New York City in June to represent New Mexico and compete at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards. He will join other top high school performers from around the country for a week-long Broadway experience that includes intensive training in singing, dancing, and acting, culminating in a performance at the Minskoff Theatre.
Addie was one of five Academy students nominated for individual honors at this year’s Enchantment Awards, held recently at UNM’s Popejoy Hall. His performance was part of a larger celebration of THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY, which was selected as one of only five productions in the state invited to perform at the ceremony.
In addition to Addie’s recognition, other Academy nominees included:
- Best Actress: Nori Little ’25
- Best Actor: Loïc Lewis-Kraitsik ’25
- Best Supporting Actress: Adelyn Haas ’27
- Best Supporting Actor: Hayden Wagner ’27
These students dedicated significant time to rehearsals alongside the four other nominated ensembles and dozens of individual performers from across the state. The Academy ensemble delivered strong performances — both as a group and in their solo and small-group appearances. The recognition came down to the students’ dedication and hard work, said Director David Sinkus. “They were truly the reason we took home a show award.”
