Altoona wins nine awards at the Isaacs

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Courtesy of Ben Cossitor

Lullaby of Broadway. The drama club takes home nine awards from the annual Isaacs.

On May 28, the Mishler Theater hosted the eighteenth  annual Isaacs Award. 

“42nd Street,” Altoona’s spring musical, was nominated for 12 awards. Of those 12, Altoona won nine awards. 

 

Best Supporting Actor in a Male Role – Ethan Eisenhart

 Best Stage Crew

 Best Ensemble – Tap Ensemble

 Achievement in Choreography – Claire Piper and Emily Berkheimer

 Runner Up Achievement in Design – Alex Hamel, Costumes

 Best Dance Number – “The Audition”

 Best Leading Actor in a Male Role – Ryan Longstreth

 Best Musical Number – “42nd Street”

 MVP Award – Talen Turiano

 

“42nd Street” was runner up for the Best Production Award as well. 

 

Along with nine awards, the cast took home $8,500 in scholarships. 

$2500 PSU Altoona Scholarship- Emily Berkheimer

 $4000 Mt. Aloysius Scholarship- Alayna Huss

 $1000 Benzel Bucks donated to the drama program- courtesy of Ann and Bill Benzel