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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May 12, 2016
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."
Lauren Skillenge, left, performs as Millie Dillmount in Saucon Valleyā€™s production of ā€œThoroughly Modern Millie.ā€

Saucon Valley High Schoolā€™s production of the musical ā€œThoroughly Modern Millieā€ 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 ā€œThoroughly Modern Millieā€ was nominated for the Outstanding Use of Scenery Freddy Award.
  • Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role ā€“ Lauren Skillenge as Millie Dillmount
  • Vic Kumma Award for Outstanding Solo Vocal Performance ā€“ Lauren Skillenge, ā€œGimme Gimmeā€
  • Oustanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role ā€“ Meghan Altemose as Miss Dorothy Brown
  • Outstanding Choreography
  • Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance ā€“ Meghan Altemose, Lauren Skillenge, ā€œHow The Other Half Livesā€
  • Outstanding Use of Costumes
  • Outstanding Use of Scenery

    • Saucon Valleyā€™s version of ā€˜Millieā€™ 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 Eastonā€™s State Theatre on Channel 69 on Thursday, May 26.

    To read the complete list of nominees, click here.

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