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State Theatre Announces Schools In Freddy Competition

Parkland High School will participate with its production of "Hello Dolly" in April.

is among a record number of 30 schools that will be participating in the State Theatre's 2012 Freddy Awards, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

The State Theatre on Wednesday released the list of participating schools, including for the first time, Nazareth High School.

Parkland will present its musical production, "Hello Dolly," on April 12, 13 and 14 at the high school, 2700 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., South Whitehall.

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The Freddy Awards recognizes accomplishments in the production and performance of musical theater in high schools in Lehigh and Northampton counties, as well as Warren County, N.J.

In 2011, Parkland High School students, nominated for 15 awards, brought home for its production of " including Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor and Outstanding Production Number.

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A list of the participating schools, along with their productions and performance dates, is available at www.freddyawards.org, and can also be accessed through the Freddy Awards iPhone application, available for free at iTunes. 

The program will culminate on Thursday, May 24, in a three-hour televised awards ceremony from the State Theatre.


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