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Saucon Valley’s ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ Nominated for 8 Freddy Awards

Lead actress Lauren Skillenge was nominated in three different categories. Supporting actress Meghan Altemose was nominated in two categories.

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Lauren Skillenge, left, performs as Millie Dillmount in Saucon Valley's production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie."

Lauren Skillenge, left, performs as Millie Dillmount in Saucon Valley’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”

Saucon Valley High School’s production of the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” was nominated for eight Freddy Awards Thursday.

The production received nominations in the following categories:

  • Outstanding Overall Production by a Smaller School

    The Saucon Valley production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" was nominated for the Outstanding Use of Scenery Freddy Award.

    The Saucon Valley production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” was nominated for the Outstanding Use of Scenery Freddy Award.

  • Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role – Lauren Skillenge as Millie Dillmount
  • Vic Kumma Award for Outstanding Solo Vocal Performance – Lauren Skillenge, “Gimme Gimme”
  • Oustanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – Meghan Altemose as Miss Dorothy Brown
  • Outstanding Choreography
  • Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance – Meghan Altemose, Lauren Skillenge, “How The Other Half Lives”
  • Outstanding Use of Costumes
  • Outstanding Use of Scenery

Saucon Valley’s version of ‘Millie’ was performed in late February and early March, and featured a large cast and full orchestra.

The Freddy Awards nominations were announced live on Channel 69 on Thursday.

The Awards show will be televised live from Easton’s State Theatre on Channel 69 on Thursday, May 26.

To read the complete list of nominees, click here.

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Josh Popichak

Josh Popichak is the owner, publisher and editor of Saucon Source. A Lehigh Valley native, he's covered local news since 2005 and previously worked for Berks-Mont News and AOL/Patch. Contact him at josh@sauconsource.com.

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