LFHS's 'Urinetown' Garners Three Nominations For State-Wide Awards

LAKE FOREST, IL — In its first year entering the competition, Lake Forest High School received three nominations in this year's Illinois High School Musical Theater Awards for its production of Urinetown, the school's theater department announced this week.

LFHS's nominations included faculty members Kelly MacBlane and John Wanninger for Best Direction, student technical director Ryan Eleveld for Best Scenic Design, and a Best Actress nomination for Gracie Stockton. The Lake Forest nominees were selected from 74 competing schools from around the state.

As a result, Stockton will participate in a workshop led by Adam Jacobs, currently performing the role of Aladdin in the National Touring Company of Aladdin, on June 5. She will then have the opportunity to perform in front of a panel of professional judges for a chance to compete at the national competition in New York City.

On the evening of June 5, the winners will be announced as part of a performance by all acting nominees on stage at the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago.

MacBlane and Wanninger said they were proud of the entire cast, crew and orchestra for their achievements with this show.

This Illinois chapter of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy Awards) serves as an annual national celebration of outstanding achievement in musical theater performance by high school students and schools throughout the state. This year's competition is sponsored by Broadway in Chicago.

» via Lake Forest High School District 115

Top photo | Cast of Urinetown | Courtesy LFHS