Local students, schools nominated for Gene Kelly awards

In this April file photo, Skylar Ruschak and Tyler Guinto-Brody get ready for mic checks at opening night of Elizabeth Forward High School’s spring musical, “Little Shop of Horrors.”

By the MVI

Three local schools and two students have been named finalists for the coveted Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater.
On Wednesday, Pittsburgh CLO and Dolores Kara announced the nominees for the 31st Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place 7:30 p.m. May 28 at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh. In the individual acting categories, Kaitlyn Majewski of McKeesport Area High School was nominated for Best Actress for her portrayal of Donna Sheridan in “Mamma Mia!”
Tyler Guinto-Brody of Elizabeth Forward High School was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Seymour Krelborn in “Little Shop of Horrors – Broadway Version.”

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