Friday, May 11, 2012

The 2012 Freddy Awards Nominees

This is the first year that Nazareth Area High School is participating in the Freddy Awards.

(A short history of the Freddy Awards:  In 2003, the State Theatre Center for the Arts became the first performing arts center in the country to produce a live television show to recognize and reward outstanding achievement in local high school musical theater.  The Freddy Awards are named after J. “Fred” Osterstock, the legendary “Fred the Ghost” of the State Theatre, who managed the company that owned the theatre from 1936 until his death in 1957.)  To learn more about the Freddy's go HERE!
The 2012 Freddy Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 24th. 
Katie, and all of her friends, have been anxiously awaiting the announcement of the Freddy nominees after the Nazareth Area High School Theatre Troupe's performance of "Singin' in the Rain" this year.

They were announced live on Channel 69 news yesterday.  Photographers from the Express Times were present at each high school to photograph the recipients' reactions, live!  To see the article, go HERE!

Vanessa was the first to receive a nomination from Nazareth as outstanding performance by a featured dancer.  This was everyone's reaction:

Next, Ryan, Zack, and Mikaela were nominated for outstanding small ensemble performance for "Good Morning!"

Miss Gwen was nominated for outstanding choreography!!

Tess was nominated for outstanding featured performance by an actress for her song "What's Wrong With Me?"

Ryan was nominated for outstanding performance by an actor in a leading role:


Mikeala was nominated for outstanding performance by an actress in a leading role:


Then the biggest and most wonderful surprise of all happened: 
They announced the Student Achievement Award and The Express-Times Internship recipient and guess what?  It was Katie!!!!!!!! 

Here is her reaction:


Mind you, Katie never cries!!  (I guess you can never say never . . .)

Congratulations to all of the nominees from Nazareth!  The Fritchman clan is very happy for you!


WooHoo!!!!!

**Photos are from the Express-Times
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8 comments:

  1. Julie Tucker-WolekMay 11, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwww!! That is soooooooooo AWESOME!!!!!! How exciting for everyone! I love that they take the time to recognize theater talent!! LOVE THAT!!!

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  2. cnelsonMay 11, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Well, now I'm CRYING! CONGRATS to them ALL!!!

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  3. Cindy GayMay 11, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    What memorable photos you got! Congratulations to all of you!

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  4. ingridMay 12, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    awesome photo's! congrats to them all! xxx

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  5. MicupofteaMay 12, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Awww....how exciting! SPecial memories, wrapping up Sr year. Congrats to all~
    Happy Mothers Day.
    SHawn

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  6. snapdragonMay 12, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    WOW- what a cool way to end her senior year! From everything you have said about her, she sounds like a hard worker, a team player, and a fantastic young lady. Probably creative, too- like her mom!
    Congrats!

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  7. AlisonMay 12, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    COngrats. That's awesome!!

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  8. Heather LandryMay 12, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Oh WOW! That's just amazing Sharon! You all must be so very proud. I loved the photo of her reaction. I just KNOW you're going to scrap that right?!

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