Edgemont's sold-out production of Grease has been nominated for four prestigious Metropolitan High School Theater Awards presented by The Helen Hayes Youth Theater. The eagerly awaited announcements came on May 16th. Grease received the following nominations: senior Isabelle Kuhn was nominated for her role of Patty Simcox in the category of Outstanding Featured Ensemble Member, junior Rebecca Gold was nominated for her role of Miss. Lynch in the category of Outstanding Comic Performance, Ms. Beth Mullin, who is a kindergarten teacher at Seely Place Elementary School, was nominated for Outstanding Costuming Achievement, and sophomore Naomi Root and junior Katie Goldman were nominated for Outstanding Graphic Design.

A full list of all the 2011 nominees can be found on www.hstheaterawards.com. The awards were created in 1998 to shine a spotlight on exceptional musical theater productions, talented actors and actresses and devoted creative teams who take to the stage every spring in our local high schools. Throughout the spring musical season, judges evaluate participating shows. In June, all of the participating schools are celebrated in an awards ceremony

Rebecca Gold (on right) as Miss Lynch

Amazing Costumes

Pictured at Top: Isabelle Kuhn as Patty Simcox

Caroline Tzelios is a "stay at home" mom of three kids who never stays at home. She has spent the past twelve years volunteering in the Edgemont Schools and recently completed her two year term as PTSA co-president of Edgemont High School and is the current co-chair of Edgemont's PISA Theater Committee.