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Musicals at 20 Allegheny County schools have received one or more of the 80 nominations for this year's Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place at 7:30 p.m. on May 28 in the Benedum Center, Downtown.
During the past three months, a panel of 36 performing arts educators, arts administrators, entertainment professionals and performers attended musical theater productions at 29 Allegheny County high schools, then met for a final discussion and a review of highlights.See the full content of this document
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High Schools, Kids Grab Spotlight in 3rd Annual Gene Kelly Awards
"I honestly think this year was our most competitive, especially among the performers. The bar has been raised. I think people are working harder and getting more training," said Kiesha Lalama- White, the education director for Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and director for the Gene Kelly Awards.
This year, to recognize and celebrate more high schools and the q...See the full content of this document
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