The Lake Highlands High School theatre department has been nominated in four categories for the prestigious Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards. DSM president and managing director Michael Jenkins created the awards this year to recognize local talent and encourage Dallas area high school students to continue studying, performing and enjoying musical theatre.
LHHS’ production of 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee was nominated for Best Musical Direction, Best Scene Design and Best Lighting Design, and Doug Keffer was nominated Best Actor for his role as William Barfee. Ten schools were named in most of 15 categories.
The winners will be announced May 5th at the Fair Park Music Hall in a Tony Awards-style event, with Best Musical nominees performing scenes and Best Featured Performers offering a medley of hits from the various shows. Comerica Bank is sponsoring the awards, including nine $3,000 college scholarships for the winners.
Tickets are available online here for $20 to $50. The awards presentation begins at 7:30pm, with red carpet excitement kicking off at 6.
Break a leg, LH!
