Lynnwood and Meadowdale high schools as well as Edmonds Heights K-12 are among those recognized by Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre for outstanding performances this school year.

In 2015 and 2016, evaluators saw 104 productions and those with top marks have received nominations for awards. The awards will be presented during a special ceremony on June 6.

The 5th Avenue Awards are presented every year as a part of the 5th Avenue Theatre’s education programs. To see the full list of nominated schools, click here and flip through the six pages of nominees. A list of local schools nominated for awards is below.

Lynnwood High School: Shrek the Musical
— Outstanding Orchestra, Honorable Mention
— Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design, Honorable Mention
— Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: McKenna Sessions as Fiona
–Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Fes Semere as Donkey
— Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Featured Ensemble Role: Miara Rios as Mama Bear, Honorable Mention

Meadowdale High School: Once Upon a Mattress
— Outstanding Choreography, Honorable Mention
— Special Honors, Student Achievement: Hwa Youn Kang

Edmonds Heights K-12: Urinetown
— Outstanding Overall Musical
— Outstanding Direction
— Outstanding Choreography, Honorable Mention
— Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design
— Outstanding Lobby Display
— Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Delaney Guyer as Hope Cladwell
— Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Tate Busby as Officer Lockstock, Honorable Mention
— Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Alia Thomaier as Little Sally
— Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Featured Ensemble Role: Erin Hyatt as Little Becky Two Shoes
— Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Featured Ensemble Role: Grace Bowen as Josephine Strong, Honorable Mention
— Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Group: “The Rebels”
–Special Honors, Student Achievement: Isabelle Smith

Edmonds Heights K-12: Children of Eden
— Outstanding Musical Direction, Honorable Mention
— Outstanding Orchestra, Honorable Mention
— Outstanding Performance by a Chorus, Honorable Mention