Chris Israel of Stamford, Nicole Talamo of New Canaan and Marco Greco of White Plains, three local high school students, were named winners of The Palace Theatre”™s 2021 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards for their writing of an original one-act play. All three witnessed their visions come to life with a virtual reading by professional actors led by Broadway veteran performer, director, choreographer and producer Luis Salgado via Zoom on March 14.
Greco, a senior at White Plains High School, was selected for his play, “Bang;” Israel, a junior at Brunswick High School, for his play, “The Elevator Play;” and Nicole Talamo, a sophomore at New Canaan High School, for her play, “Cultural Reset.” Each student was awarded $500.
“Congratulations to Chris, Marco and Nicole,” said Michael Moran, president and CEO of The Palace in Stamford. “At a time when students have lost so many valuable experiences, we”™re working hard to provide opportunities for meaningful growth and connection ”“ bringing the joy of arts education to students of all ages”¦.”
The Emerging Young Artist Award was established in 2010 and is open to all high school students from Fairfield and Westchester counties.
