Area drama productions, students nominated for awards

Lewis and Clark Tiger Drama, drama students at University High School and the theater department at St. George’s School have been nominated for the 10th annual 5th Avenue Awards.

Lewis and Clark was nominated for its production of “Legally Blonde” for Outstanding Scenic Design; Outstanding Stage Crew; Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Laura Chamberlain as Elle Woods; Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Jesse Ward as Emmett; Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Keyonna Knight as Paulette; Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Featured Ensemble Role, Kehly Hedrick as Mom/Courtney/Brittany; Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Featured Ensemble Role, Danny Polomba as Grand Master Chad; and Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Group. The production also received an honorable mention for Outstanding Performance by a Chorus.

LC’s production of “Zombie Prom” received nominations for Outstanding Overall Musical Production, Outstanding Music Direction, Outstanding Lighting Design and Outstanding Costume Design. The production garnered two honorable mentions: Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Eric McGughey as Eddie Flagrante.

University High School received nominations for its production of “Little Women” for Outstanding Lighting Design and Outstanding Stage Crew. Shelby Horton earned an honorable mention for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Marmee.

St. George’s School received an honorable mention for Outstanding Scenic Design for “Into the Woods.”

Each year, evaluators from 5th Avenue Theatre attend musical theater productions at high schools throughout Washington to recognize the most outstanding productions and individuals. According Seattle’s 5th Avenue website, the awards were created to honor the work, talent and commitment that students, parents and faculty devote to their school’s musical productions; acknowledge the value of high school theater programs and give drama students the same recognition that high school athletes receive; and introduce young people to the theater and help nurture their appreciation for live musical theater.