Published June 17. 2022 09:39AM
After a two-year hiatus from presenting an in-person event due to COVID-19, thespians from Parkland High School got a chance to shine in the spotlights of the State Theatre at the 2022 Freddy Awards on May 26.
Besides performing an energetic number from their production of “Mamma Mia!” as a company, Brenna Pelizzoni, in character as Sophie Sheridan, sang a solo during the awards show.
Parkland graduate and Freddy alumnus Reese Diaz returned as a presenter.
Frank Anonia, Parkland’s production’s music director and co-producer, currently serves as the Freddy Awards music director.
Parkland’s spring musical received 11 Freddy nominations, including one for Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical. .
Freddy nominees included Brenna Pelizzoni for her performance as Sophie Sheridan, Laurel Bendetti as Tanya, Jared Sussman as Bill Austin, and Katarina O’Mara as Rosie.
PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIER Led by Emily Bachl as Donna, (center, front) Parkland High School's cast enthusiastically performs “Money, Money, Money” from “Mamma Mia!” at the 2022 Freddy Awards on May 26.
Freddy contender for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Brenna Pelizzoni as Sophie Sheridan solos with “The Name of the Game.”
Waiting in the lobby, at left, Parkland's Vasilis Motsenigos as Sky from “Mamma Mia!” is at the head of the line of actors getting ready to rehearse the closing number May 26.
Parkland's “Mamma Mia!” crew including Donatella Guzman, Sophie Wagar, Theresa Kollar, Ainsley Lovell and Quinten Berryman attended the 2022 Freddy Awards.
Cast members Addison Treat, Grace Werteen, Gabriela Baran, Anna Lorenzo, Katarina O'Mara, Jovanne Cortez, Laurel Bendetti, Zoe Breininger and Rachel Kanter from “Mamma Mia!” wait in line May 26 for the doors of Easton's State Theatre to open for the Freddy 2022 Awards.
Freddy alumnus Reese Diaz is introduced by Shelley Brown during her interview. The 2018 Parkland High School graduate served as a presenter at the 2022 event. A three-time Freddy Awards recipient, Diaz is pursuing a career on Broadway.
