FRHSD Schools Receive Nominations in Upcoming Basie Awards
The fantastic performances put on by the drama clubs at all the Freehold Regional High School District schools are always a treat to watch. The hard work of students and staff have honored as five district schools received nominations in the 2019 Basie Awards. The Basie Awards began in 2005 as a way to honor and recognize high school-level actors, actresses, and productions in the Monmouth County area. Winners will be announced at the May 22nd awards ceremony.
Nominations for FRHSD schools include:
Outstanding Set Design in a Drama
Colts Neck High School – “Almost, Maine” – Chris Rocco
Marlboro High School – “Peter and the Starcatcher” – Ashley R. Cusack
Outstanding Lighting Design in a Drama
Colts Neck High School – “Almost, Maine” – Chris Rocco & Michael Neustater
Marlboro High School – “Peter and the Starcatcher” – Jim Lyle & Anthony Greco
Carole Malik Award for Outstanding Costume Design in a Drama
Colts Neck High School – “Almost, Maine” – Kitty Cleary
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Drama
Christina Natoli – Howell High School – “Summer Brave”
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama
Jessica Fegeley – Marlboro High School – “Peter and the Starcatcher”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama
Andrew Colbert – Freehold Township High School – “Rumors”
Micah Schachet-Briskin – Colts Neck High School – “Almost, Maine”
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama
Ally Heller – Marlboro High School – “Peter and the Starcatcher”
Noa Godrich – Marlboro High School – “Peter and the Starcatcher”
Elizabeth Smith – Manalapan High School – “Arsenic and Old Lace”
Taylor Carpinello – Howell High School – “Summer Brave”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama
Sean Gassaway – Howell High School – “Summer Brave”
Blake Wallace – Manalapan High School – “Arsenic and Old Lace”
Outstanding Direction in a Drama
Anthony Greco - Marlboro High School - “Peter and the Starcatcher”
Outstanding Production - Drama
Colts Neck High School – “Almost, Maine” – Dawn Ferro
Marlboro High School – “Peter and the Starcatcher” – Anthony Greco
Manalapan High School – “Arsenic and Old Lace” – Amanda Colonna
Outstanding Set Design in a Musical
Marlboro High School – “The Little Mermaid” – Anthony Greco
Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical
Marlboro High School – “The Little Mermaid” –Anthony Greco & Jim Lyle
Carole Malik Award for Outstanding Costume Design in a Musical
Marlboro High School – “The Little Mermaid” – Joanne Penrose
Amy Fredericks Award for Outstanding Musical Direction
Howell High School – “The Drowsy Chaperone” – Regina McAllen
Marlboro High School – “The Little Mermaid” – Patrick M. Dalton
Outstanding Choreography
Marlboro High School – “The Little Mermaid” – Jessica O’Brien
Howell High School – “The Drowsy Chaperone” – Lisa Arecchi
Outstanding Student Orchestra
Marlboro High School – “The Little Mermaid” - Patrick M. Dalton
Howell High School – “The Drowsy Chaperone” – Anthony Limaldi
Freehold Township High School – “Hello, Dolly!” – Edward Gattsek
Outstanding Chorus
Howell High School – “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Marlboro High School – “The Little Mermaid”
Outstanding Featured Ensemble Group
Marlboro High School – “The Little Mermaid” – The Mersisters
Marlboro High School – “The Little Mermaid” – Flotsam & Jetsam
Outstanding Featured Female Performer
Brianna Brabham – Howell High School – “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
Simon Clissold – Howell High School – “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Ava Lamantia – Howell High School – “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
Robbie Montouro – Howell High School – “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Outstanding Direction in a Musical
Anthony Greco – Marlboro High School – “The Little Mermaid”
Stephen Kazakoff – Howell High School – “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Outstanding Production – Musical
Marlboro High School – “The Little Mermaid” – Anthony Greco
Howell High School – “The Drowsy Chaperone” – Stephen Kazakoff