PSJA Theatre Troupes earn 60 Palm Award Nominations

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PHARR – Three PSJA ISD high school theatre troupes had shows nominated for the 2nd annual Palm Awards, which aims to foster the love of the arts within the Hidalgo County high school theatre community.  

Dozens of schools from across the county were judged in both musical and non-musical categories. Among the nominees are PSJA North Early College High School with 24 nominations; PSJA Southwest ECHS, which was nominated in 20 categories: and PSJA Memorial ECHS, which got 16 nominations.

The following PSJA students and theatre groups were nominated for awards:

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Best Production – Play   

• Kimberly Akimbo – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• She Kills Monsters – PSJA North ECHS
• The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Actress – Play          

• Jaime Aguirre – PSJA North ECHS
• Jennifer Alvarez – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• Fatima Flores – PSJA North ECHS

Best Actor – Play              

• Roman Casillas – PSJA North ECHS
• Issak Garza – PSJA North ECHS
• Christopher Nicanor – PSJA Southwest ECHS
• Juan Rubio – PSJA North ECHS

Best Featured Performer – Play 

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• Emily Garza – PSJA North ECHS
• Anthony Miglore – PSJA Southwest ECHS
• Clara Vela – PSJA North ECHS

Best Lighting Design – Play          

• Kimberly Akimbo – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• She Kills Monsters – PSJA North ECHS
• The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Costume Design – Play        

• Kimberly Akimbo – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• She Kills Monsters – PSJA North ECHS
• The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Production – Musical           

• The Wiz – PSJA North ECHS

Best Actor – Musical       

• Dago Lopez – PSJA North ECHS
• Caleb Nunez – PSJA Memorial ECHS

Best Featured Performer – Musical         

• Joshua Elizondo – PSJA Southwest ECHS
• Fatima Flores – PSJA North ECHS
• Armando Hernandez – PSJA North ECHS

Best Scenic Design – Musical      

• Tarzan – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• The Wiz – PSJA North ECHS
• Willy Wonka – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Lighting Design – Musical   

• Tarzan – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• Willy Wonka – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Ensemble – Play      

• Kimberly Akimbo – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• She Kills Monsters – PSJA North ECHS
• The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Supporting Actress – Play   

• Natalie Acha – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• Samantha Alaniz – PSJA North ECHS
• Yasha Alaniz – PSJA North ECHS
• Olga Ibarra – PSJA Memorial ECHS

Best Supporting Actor – Play      

• Che Greeno – PSJA Southwest ECHS
• Isaac Maleek – PSJA Southwest ECHS
• Rafael Pena – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Scenic Design – Play             

• Kimberly Akimbo – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• She Kills Monsters – PSJA North ECHS
• The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Sound Design – Play             

• Kimberly Akimbo – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• She Kills Monsters – PSJA North ECHS
• The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Technical Crew – Play          

• Kimberly Akimbo – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• She Kills Monsters – PSJA North ECHS
• The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Ensemble – Musical              

• The Wiz – PSJA North ECHS
• Willy Wonka – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Supporting Actress – Musical           

• Yasha Alaniz – PSJA North ECHS
• Daniella Monteforte – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Supporting Actor – Musical

• Israel MacDonald – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• Christopher Nicanor – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Sound Design – Musical      

• Tarzan – PSJA Memorial ECHS

Best Costume Design – Musical 

• Tarzan – PSJA Memorial ECHS
• Willy Wonka – PSJA Southwest ECHS

Best Technical Crew – Musical   

• The Wiz – PSJA North ECHS
• Willy Wonka – PSJA Southwest ECHS

The 2019 Palm Awards will take place on April 7 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

Congratulations PSJA thespians!

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