HS Theater nominated for 15 Spotlight Awards
Congratulations to Claudia Bennett '20, Sam Horner '20, Jake Rybczyk '20, Hannah West '20, Theo Yemm '22, and the entire cast & crew of "Legally Blonde the Musical."
By Lillian Palmer, HS Theater Director
USN High School Theater presented "Legally Blonde the Musical" in November as its fall musical and has received 15 Spotlight Award nominations. Presented by the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and Lipscomb University’s College of Entertainment and the Arts, the Spotlight Awards are dedicated to honoring the talents, friendship, and educational endeavors of high school theater students. Thirty-one Middle Tennessee schools competed their musicals this school year for a chance for students to win scholarships and attend The Jimmy Awards, honoring the most talented high school actors and actresses from across the nation, in New York City. Awards will be announced 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Here are USN's nominations:
Outstanding Lead: Claudia Bennett '20
Outstanding Lead: Hannah West '20
Outstanding Female Soloist: Claudia Bennett '20
Outstanding Comedic Actress: Hannah West '20
Outstanding Comedic Actor: Sam Horner '20
Outstanding Ensemble Actor: Theo Yemm '22
Outstanding Male Dancer: Jake Rybczyk '20
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Vocals
Outstanding Lighting Design
Outstanding Set Design
Outstanding Sound Design
Outstanding Technical Execution
Outstanding Direction
Outstanding Musical
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USN High School Theater presented "Legally Blonde the Musical" in November as its fall musical and has received 15 Spotlight Award nominations. Presented by the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and Lipscomb University’s College of Entertainment and the Arts, the Spotlight Awards are dedicated to honoring the talents, friendship, and educational endeavors of high school theater students. Thirty-one Middle Tennessee schools competed their musicals this school year for a chance for students to win scholarships and attend The Jimmy Awards, honoring the most talented high school actors and actresses from across the nation, in New York City. Awards will be announced 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Here are USN's nominations:
Outstanding Lead: Claudia Bennett '20
Outstanding Lead: Hannah West '20
Outstanding Female Soloist: Claudia Bennett '20
Outstanding Comedic Actress: Hannah West '20
Outstanding Comedic Actor: Sam Horner '20
Outstanding Ensemble Actor: Theo Yemm '22
Outstanding Male Dancer: Jake Rybczyk '20
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Vocals
Outstanding Lighting Design
Outstanding Set Design
Outstanding Sound Design
Outstanding Technical Execution
Outstanding Direction
Outstanding Musical
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