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PHARR, Texas – Demonstrating excellence in performing arts, the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) theatre troupes have been recognized with 44 Palm Award nominations and 22 Honorable Mentions for their work in high school theatre production.
The Palm Award nominations celebrate the dedication, creativity, and talent of PSJA ISD’s theatre students, recognizing them in categories such as Best Production, Best Leading Actor/Actress, Best Ensemble, and Best Technical Crew, just to name a few.
“We are very proud of our theatre students and happy that they are being recognized for their amazing talents and impressive achievements,” said PSJA Fine Arts Director Jon Taylor. “Receiving these many nominations is a testament to the exceptional talent at PSJA ISD.”
The following actors and productions earned a nomination/honorable mention:
| Palm Award Nominations: |
| Best Production – Play |
| Charlotte’s Web – PSJA Memorial ECHS |
| Lend Me a Tenor – PSJA ECHS |
| The Play That Goes Wrong – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Costume & Makeup – Play |
| Charlotte’s Web – PSJA Memorial ECHS |
| Lend Me a Tenor – PSJA ECHS |
| The Play that Goes Wrong – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Zoot Suit – PSJA Tri-City Theatre |
| Best Production – Musical |
| Wizard of Oz – PSJA ECHS |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Choreography – Musical |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role – Play |
| Amy Garcia – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Maria Garcia – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Natalie de Leon – PSJA Memorial ECHS |
| Best Scenic Execution – Play |
| Lend Me a Tenor – PSJA ECHS |
| Mojada – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Scenic Execution – Musical |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Wizard of Oz- PSJA ECHS |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role – Play |
| Cristian Chavez – PSJA Tri-City Theatre |
| Cristo Petrides – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Diego Alvarado – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Play |
| Hayden Lujan – PSJA ECHS |
| Karissa Elizondo – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Summer Silva – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Victoria Arteaga – PSJA Memorial ECHS |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Play |
| Criston Petrides – PSJA Tri-City Theatre |
| Ramiro Zapata – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Israel Frias – PSJA ECHS |
| Best Featured Performer – Play |
| Joaquin Portal – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Featured Performer – Musical |
| Karissa Elizondo – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Ensemble – Play |
| Mojada – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Zoot Suit – PSJA Tri-City Theatre |
| Best Ensemble – Musical |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Lighting Execution – Play |
| Charlotte’s Web – PSJA Memorial ECHS |
| Best Lighting Execution – Musical |
| Wizard of Oz- PSJA ECHS |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Sound Design Execution – Play |
| Charlotte’s Web – PSJA Memorial ECHS |
| Lend Me a Tenor – PSJA ECHS |
| The Play that Goes Wrong – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Sound Design Execution – Musical |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Technical Crew – Play |
| Charlotte’s Web – PSJA Memorial ECHS |
| Mojada – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Lend Me a Tenor – PSJA ECHS |
| The Play that Goes Wrong – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Technical Crew – Musical |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Palm Award Honorable Mentions: |
| Best Production – Play |
| Mojada – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role – Musical |
| Sean Trevino – PSJA ECHS |
| Joaquin Portal – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role – Play |
| Jesus Ponce – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Sean Trevino – PSJA ECHS |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role – Musical |
| Hayden Lujan – PSJA ECHS |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role – Play |
| Brianna Alvarez – PSJA ECHS |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Play |
| Brianna Alvarez – PSJA ECHS |
| Barbie Sotelo – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Featured Performer – Musical |
| Franco Silva – PSJA ECHS |
| Best Featured Performer – Play |
| Danika Leal – PSJA Memorial ECHS |
| Alexandra Guerrero – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Ensemble – Musical |
| Wizard of Oz- PSJA ECHS |
| Best Costume & Makeup – Play |
| Mojada – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Costume and Makeup – Musical |
| Wizard of Oz- PSJA ECHS |
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – PSJA North ECHS |
| Best Scenic Execution – Play |
| Charlotte’s Web – PSJA Memorial ECHS |
| Best Sound Execution – Musical |
| Wizard of Oz- PSJA ECHS |
| Best Sound Design Execution – Play |
| Mojada – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Best Technical Crew – Musical |
| Wizard of Oz- PSJA ECHS |
| Best Lighting Execution – Play |
| The Play that Goes Wrong – PSJA Southwest ECHS |
| Lend Me a Tenor – PSJA ECHS |
Winners will be announced at the annual Palm Awards held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on May 7, 2025.
Congratulations, theatre students and directors!
