“The Kelleys,” Keller ISD’s take on “The Tony Awards,” is set for Jan. 22, 2016, at 7 p.m. at Timber Creek High School.
“The Kelleys” is Keller ISD’s award show for High School musicals in the district. A judging panel has viewed each of the high school musicals and has nominated schools and students for awards such as, Best Actor/Actress in a Leading Role, Excellence in Choreography, Best Musical and many more. The panel of judges also provides feedback on improvements for each theater company to improve upon.
Timber Creek’s cast and crew were nominated at least once in all 23 categories for their production of “Guys and Dolls.”
Both Jake Slaughter (Nathan Detroit) and Caleb Shaw (Sky Masterson) are nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Megan McCormack (Miss Adelaide) and Caroline Norton (Sarah Brown), are nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
“Guys and Dolls” is also nominated for Best Musical and Excellence in Marketing and Publicity.
The other nominations are as followed:
Best Actor in a Supporting Role:
Aaron Frye – Nicely – Nicely
Best Actor in a Minor Role:
Daniel Nkoola – Benny
Jesse Champion – Big Jule
Best Actress in a Leading Role:
Megan McCormack – Miss Adelaide
Caroline Norton – Sarah Brown
Best Actress in a Supporting Role:
Savannah McLain – General Cartwright
Best Actress in a Minor Role:
Floriana Azemi – Agatha
Best Male Ensemble Member:
Isaac Tellez – Crap Shooter, M.C., Waiter
Nam Nguyen – Rusty Charlie
Best Female Ensemble Member:
Moneque Stewart – Mimi, Hot Box & Havana Dancer
Cassidy Shelton – Hot Box Dancer
Triple Threat Award:
Megan McCormack – Miss Adelaide
Jake Slaughter – Nathan Detroit
Best Musical Number:
Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat
The Crapshooter’s Ballet
Excellence in Choreography:
Moneque Stewart, Ben Burke, Sara Scherger, Caleb Shaw
Excellence in Scenery and Props:
Carly Dolliger
Excellence in Lighting:
Wesley Wallace
Excellence in Hair and Makeup:
Marisa Harris & McKenna Goodson
Excellence in Sound:
Kodi Dugan
Excellence in Costuming:
Hannah Mailhos & Carrie Schneckloth
Best Orchestra:
Hunter Bown
Best Crew & Tech Execution:
Carly Dolliger
Best Direction:
Amanda Brundrett
Best Musical Direction:
Adrian Kirtley
Best Technical Direction:
Paul Raska
Tickets for “The Kelleys” are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
See photos from “Guys and Dolls” below:
