Theatre Ensemble nominated for six awards

Theatre Ensemble nominated for six awards

The Albany High School Theatre Ensemble’s March production of “Hairspray” has earned six nominations for the regional 2018 High School Musical Theatre Awards, including best actress.

Junior Annabelle Duffy, who played the role of feisty Tracy Turnblad, was nominated for best actress. Other nominations the Theatre Ensemble received include best musical, best choreography execution, best ensemble chorus, best set construction and best technical.

A total of 23 area schools are vying for “best” at the awards, coordinated by the School of the Performing Arts at Proctors. The awards ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on May 19 at Proctors, located at 432 State St. in Schenectady.

Congratulations to the Theatre Ensemble, and break a leg on May 19!

The mission of the City School District of Albanyis to work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success. The district serves more than 9,600 students in 18 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.