‘Wedding Singer’ nominated for 5th Avenue awards

Stanwood High School’s musical production, “The Wedding Singer” has been nominated for several awards in the 2010 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards, sponsored by Wells Fargo.

SHS has been nominated for outstanding choreography and for outstanding performance by a chorus, with honorable mentions for direction and scenic design.

As for individual talent, Howard Willard was nominated for “Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role” for his performance as Robbie Hart.

Thomas Hanzeli was nominated for “Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Featured Ensemble Role” for his performance as Billy Idol.B

en Ulrich was nominated for “Outstanding Performance by an Actor or Actress in a Non-Singing Role” for his performance as David Fonda.

Stanwood is one of three nominees in the Special Honors for Educational Impact category. The stage crew and lobby display were also nominated.

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony starting at 7 p.m., June 7, at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle.