Meet the 2018 Bobby G Awards Outstanding Chorus Nominees

The Bobby G Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in Colorado high-school musical theatre. Each year, the DCPA NewsCenter singles out a specific category and spotlights the five nominees. This year, we salute the Outstanding Chorus nominees. The sixth annual Bobby G Awards take place Thursday, May 24, at the Buell Theatre.

Regis Jesuit High School's Fiddler on the Roof in Aurora: "The quality of the chorus really makes or breaks any show," says Choral Director Karen Wuertz. NewsCenter link: http://dcpa.today/4i4Gue

Chaparral High School's Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella in Parker: ''The choir are the backbone of the show. The level of growth I observe in our kids is truly inspiring,' says Choral Director Luke Tredinnick. NewsCenter link: http://dcpa.today/PUQtVQ

Fairview High School's Bring it On: The Musical in Boulder: 'The members of the chorus are as important as the leads. There are no gratuitous parts,' says Director Janice Vlachos. Check out the adorable video. http://dcpa.today/bBWxaN

ThunderRidge High School's Once Upon a Mattress in Highlands Ranch: 'The chorus are the meat of the production,' says Director Kylene Hurley. NewsCenter link: http://dcpa.today/xiFezD

Meet the 2018 Bobby G Awards Outstanding Actress and Actor nominees

The Bobby G Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in Colorado high-school musical theatre. Today on the NewsCenter we conclude our daily rollout of the 10 students who are finalists for Outstanding Lead Actress or Actor. The winners will advance to represent Colorado at The Jimmy Awards/The National High School Musical Theatre Awards (NHSMTA). The sixth annual Bobby G Awards take place Thursday, May 24, at the Buell Theatre.

1. Dominique Smith Lopez: The senior at Vista PEAK Preparatory in Aurora knew she wanted to be in musical when she saw Waitress at the Buell: http://dcpa.today/szFyGX
2. Elisha Horne: The Vista PEAK Preparatory senior believes in the message of Into the Woods: 'For every wish you make, there is a price.' http://dcpa.today/ZT4hFe
3. Coco Justino: She's a senior from Denver School of the Arts who has a secret desire to do improv comedy with Tyra Banks: http://dcpa.today/rPrUp6
4. Travis Turner: He's a senior from Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins who takes inspiration from Steve Carell: http://dcpa.today/erzMDH
5. Daelyn Nace: She's a junior from Fort Collins High School who was inspired to act watching her father Keegan Flaugh? perform in a 2004 production of Miss Saigon: http://dcpa.today/dou6jB
6. Isabella McArdle: She's from Liberty High School in Colorado Springs and now wishes she had taken up high-school theatre before her senior year: http://dcpa.today/UMMBF4
7. Will Warner: He's a senior at Lakewood High School who, like the Eagles, is takin' it easy. His specific link: http://dcpa.today/eFLIKn
8. Jeremiah Garcia: He's a senior whose favorite moment from Pomona High School's Legally Blonde was the dog auditions: http://dcpa.today/ti0tNB
9. Abby Lehrer: She's a senior from Castle View High School in Castle Rock who takes her inspiration from Bernadette Peters. Her specific link: http://dcpa.today/fniX0P
10. Anton Karabushin: He's a freshman (!) from Eaglecrest High School in Aurora who digs Simon & Garfunkel. His specific link: http://dcpa.today/ANVIqq

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