Published July 20. 2022 09:55AM
After a two-year hiatus from an in-person event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thespians from area high schools got a chance to shine in the spotlights of the State Theatre Center for the Arts, 453 Northampton St., Easton, at the 2022 Freddy Awards May 26.
The cast and crew from Catasauqua High School garnered two Freddy Awards out of six nominations, scoring the Freddy Award for Outstanding Overall Production by a Smaller School for “Chicago: High School Edition.”
Hannah Kurczeski brought home the Freddy Award for Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actress for her role as Velma Kelly.
Freddy nominees included leads Angelina Dries as Roxie Hart and Aidan Heil as Billy Flynn, as well as male ensemble member Joseph Valentin.
In front, from left, Angelina Dries, Dominic Melendez, Hannah Kurczeski and Aidan Heil, who performed in Catasauqua High School's production of “Chicago: High School Edition,” take part in the opening number at the Freddy Awards, held May 26 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts, 453 Northampton St., Easton.
The cast of “Chicago” gathers for a celebration photo at the end of the evening's awards program. At left are Brenda McGuire, director/costume designer, and Kerry McGuire, assistant director/choreographer.
Supporters of “Chicago” react to CHS scoring the Freddy Award for Outstanding Overall Production by a Smaller School.
Third from left, Melendez, in costume as Amos Hart, is pictured with his aunt and uncle, Victoria and Jose Santos, and dad Paul Melendez.
Kurczeski is interviewed by State Theatre CEO Shelley Brown during the event. She brought home the Freddy Award for Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actress for her role as Velma Kelly. A 2022 graduate, Kurczeski will be attending Yale University School of Drama. PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIER
