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2008 FREDDYİ Awards Nominations Just Announced! - Download Here!

2008 FREDDYİ Awards Nominations to be read live during 69 News at Noon! - Press Release

FREDDYİ Awards Program subject of feature length documentary Press Release

2008 FREDDYİ Awards Participating Schools & Performances Announced! - Download Here

For a list of 2008 performances by Date - Download Here


The State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton, PA presents the annual STATE THEATRE FREDDYİ Awards.
THE 2008 CEREMONY IS SET FOR THURSDAY, MAY 22 AT 7 PM, TELEVISED LIVE ON WFMZ CHANNEL 69!

This awards program is designed to recognize and reward exceptional accomplishments in the production and performance of musical theatre in local high schools.

The ceremony is fashioned after Broadway’s Tony Awards. A panel of experienced evaluators will view participating school's performances in the Lehigh Valley and Warren County, NJ and critique various categories such as acting, singing, lighting, set design, etc. Nominations will be made in 18 award categories from all participating schools. These nominees will be announced publicly and they will be our honored guests at the gala awards ceremony… The FREDDYsİ!!!


YOUR COPY OF THE 2007 FREDDYİ Awards DVD for only $19.95!

Includes the 2007 Ceremony live from the State Theatre, plus bonus features never seen before:

  • Behind the scenes footage
  • Commentary from hosts Shelley Brown and Ed Hanna

To Order DVDs from the 2005 & 2006 FREDDY Awards, please call the State Theatre Box Office directly at 610-252-3132
Price includes shipping & handling. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges on DVD purchases. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
  (Photo: Wilson Black)

SCHOLARSHIPS & COMMUNITY AWARDS

THE DESALES UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP - $20,000 scholarship ($5,000 scholarship renewable for three years.)
Download 2008 Scholarship Information
Download 2008 Scholarship Application

EXPRESS-TIMES INTERNSHIP TO ACCOMPANY STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Express-Times, sponsor of the 2008 FREDDY Awards, will once again offer a paid summer internship to the recipient of the 2008 Student Achievement Award, which is announced at the FREDDYİ Awards Ceremony. The Express-Times is dedicated to matching the skills of the student with the company’s needs. Therefore, aspects of the internship could include writing/reviewing, photography/illustration, layout/design, marketing or business, depending on the student’s strengths and interests. Teachers in participating schools are invited to make recommendations for students who have given their time and talent towards their production in a backstage capacity, such as a stage manager, stage crew, scenic design, student/assistant directors and choreographers and have consistently demonstrated a positive work ethic. Applications have been included with the 2008 FREDDYİ Awards Applications and Guidelines, distributed to the schools.

ALLENTOWN AREA SWING DANCE SOCIETY - $500 cash award to the school that receives the 2008 FREDDYİ for Outstanding Choreography

WILSON BLACK PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP - FREDDYİ Photographer Wilson Black offers a $500 scholarship to a student majoring in technical theatre.
Download the 2008 application
Visit Wilson Black Photography's Website

KIWANIS TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD For the fourth year, on behalf of Area Kiwanis Clubs, the school that is award the 2008 FREDDYİ for Outstanding Stage Crew will receive $1,000 cash to be used towards next year's musical budget. In addition, all other schools nominated in the Outstanding Stage Crew category, will receive a $200 cash award. Any remaining funds will be donated directly to the FREDDYİ Awards program.

Supporting Kiwanis Clubs for 2008 include: Allentown, Allentown Northeast, Allentown Salisbury, Bethlehem, Easton, Emmaus, Forks Township, Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, LT. Governor Division 17 Kathy Heller, Palmer Township, Phillipsburg NJ, Southern Lehigh and Washington NJ. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

PENNSYLVANIA PLAYHOUSE - $1,000 Cash Award to the recipient of the 2008 FREDDYİ for Outstanding Overall Production by a Smaller School

MARY V. TURNBACH - $4,000 in cash awards
  • $1,000 cash to the school that is awarded the 2008 FREDDYİ for Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical
  • $1,000 cash to the school that is awarded the 2008 FREDDYİ for Outstanding Performance by an Orchestra
  • $500 cash to the school that is awarded the 2008 FREDDYİ for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
  • $500 cash to the school that is awarded the 2008 FREDDYİ for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
  • $500 cash to the school that is awarded the 2008 FREDDYİ for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
  • $500 cash to the school that is awarded the 2008 FREDDYİ for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role


    • Additional Community Awards provided by: DC Dancewear

    BROADCASTING AWARDS
    The FREDDY Awards Broadcast is produced by the State Theatre and WFMZ Channel 69.
    WINNER OF 2007 ASSOCIATED PRESS AWARD FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS     View the story on wfmz.com

    WINNER OF THE 2005 MID-ATLANTIC EMMY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING
    WINNER OF 4 PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS AWARDS
    Nominated for 2006 & 2007 EMMY AWARDS


    Sponsors of the 2008 FREDDYİ Awards include

    PRODUCERS LEVEL


    SPOTLIGHT LEVEL


    MARQUEE LEVEL

     
    PREMIER LEVEL



    GALA LEVEL
    Holt Family Foundation


    ASSOCIATE LEVEL
    N. Pugliese, Inc.


    Additional Support:



    For 2008 FREDDYİ Awards Sponsor Benefits Download Here

    A special thank you to the FREDDYİ Award Photographers:
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    To become a Sponsor please contact:
    Denise Smith
    Development Director
    State Theatre
    453 Northampton St.
    Easton, PA 18042
    Ph: 610-258-7766 ext.223
    Fax: 610-258-2570
    Email:     HERE

    General Information Contact:
    The FREDDYİ Awards
    State Theatre
    453 Northampton St.
    Easton, PA 18042
    Ph: 610-258-7766
    Fax: 610-258-2570
    Email: HERE
    Press Contact:
    Jamie Balliet
    Vice President, Marketing
    State Theatre
    453 Northampton St.
    Easton, PA 18042
    Ph: 610-258-7766 ext.204
    Fax: 610-258-2570
    Email: HERE

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