A sold-out crowd gathered at the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh honored Allegheny County’s finest high school performers at the Gene Kelly Awards on Saturday.
Named for legendary performer and Pittsburgh native Gene Kelly, the annual celebration emphasizes the importance of arts education and recognizes the time, energy and dedication that local high schools devote to their musical productions each spring.
The recipients of the 2013 Gene Kelly Awards are:
Best Scenic Design
Budget Level I: Pittsburgh CAPA for In The Heights
Budget Level II: West Mifflin for Willy Wonka
Budget Level III: Woodland Hills for Young Frankenstein
Best Costume Design
Budget Level I: St. Joseph for Seussical
Budget Level II: Keystone Oaks for The Drowsy Chaperone
Budget Level III: Plum for Seussical
Best Lighting Design
Budget Level I: Pittsburgh Barack Obama Academy for Once On This Island
Budget Level II: Chartiers Valley for 9 to 5: The Musical
Budget Level III: Woodland Hills for Young Frankenstein
Best All-Student Orchestra: Pittsburgh CAPA for In The Heights
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Justin McCord of Woodland Hills for Igor in Young Frankenstein
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Michala Williams of Pittsburgh CAPA for Abuela Claudia in In the Heights
Best Ensemble: Pittsburgh CAPA for In the Heights
Best Crew/Technical Execution: Woodland Hills for Young Frankenstein
Best Choreography: Penn Hills for All Shook Up
Best Direction: Pittsburgh CAPA for In The Heights
Best Actor: Angelo Ragghianti of Pittsburgh CAPA for Usnavi in In the Heights
Best Actress: Rachael Houser of Quaker Valley for Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes
Best Musical
Budget Level I: Pittsburgh CAPA for In the Heights
Budget Level II: Avonworth for The Phantom of the Opera
Budget Level III: Baldwin for Hairspray
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