HHS earns 5 awards at 34th Annual Gene Kelly Awards
HHS earns 5 awards at 34th Annual Gene Kelly Awards
Zachary D'Amico
The company of Hampton High School’s spring musical production of Hadestown: Teen Edition earned top honors at the 34th annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater, held on May 24 at the Benedum Center.
Hampton’s production of Hadestown: Teen Edition received nine nominations and was ultimately awarded five Gene Kelly Awards in the following categories:
- Outstanding Scenic Design
- Outstanding Lighting Design
- Outstanding Crew & Technical Execution
- Outstanding Vocal Ensemble
- Outstanding Musical
The Gene Kelly Awards recognize excellence in high school musical theater throughout Allegheny County. This year, over 30 schools participated in the program. HHS competed in Budget Level Four, the highest tier, alongside eight other schools.
HTSD congratulates all the students and faculty involved on this outstanding achievement!