Ballard High School’s Director of Bands and Orchestras Michael James, second from left, receives the Outstanding Orchestra award from presenters June 6 at Benaroya Hall.
Ballard High School's production of "Cabaret" was well-received at the 5th Avenue Theatre Awards held at Benaroya Hall last week.
Ballard High School's pit orchestra won the 5th Avenue Theater Outstanding Orchestra Award for excellence in High School Musical Theater, beating more than 90 high schools from throughout the state that took part in this year’s competition.
Ballard HIgh School's production of "Cabaret" also received an honorable mention in the Outstanding Direction category as well as an honorable mention for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Featured Ensemble Role for student Macklin Hamilton.
'Cabaret' was also nominated for Outstanding Scenic Design, Outstanding Costume Design, Outstanding Program Design and Outstanding Lighting Design. Eliza Palasz, playing the role of Sally Bowles, was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.
