The Red Dragon Players were nominated on March 8, 2026, for Best Production for their performance of "Gypsy: A Musical Fable" at the Heller Awards for Young Artists. Out of more than 40 high schools in Central Texas, Austin High was the only AISD school to receive this nomination. Students were recognized with nominations in the following categories:
- Best Production
- Best Orchestra
- Student Achievement in Design – Elijah Goodson
- Student Achievement in Stage Management – Scout Beard
- Student Achievement in Marketing – Gather Slauter & Marlie Morin-Schwartz
- Best Featured Performer – Gather Slauter
- Best Supporting Performer (Male) – Ace Howell
- Best Supporting Performer (Female) – Lola Romero
- Best Lead Performer – Mary Unberhagen
The cast will perform a number from the show at the awards ceremony on May 6, 2026 at Bass Concert Hall. Go to this website > for information or to reserve tickets to the event.