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NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH HIGH SCHOOL
Pippin
February 27 – 28 at 7:00 PM
March 1 at 7:00 PM
March 2 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: nwlehighsd.hometownticketing.com
(On Sale February 17)

WILSON AREA HIGH SCHOOL
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
February 27 – 28 at 7:30 PM
March 1 at 7:30 PM
March 2 at 2:30 PM

Tickets: https://wahsdrama.booktix.net/
(On Sale Now)

MORAVIAN ACADEMY
The Drowsy Chaperone

February 28 at 7:30 PM
March 1 at 7:30 PM
March 2 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: www.moravianacademy.org/ticketing
(On Sale: February 14)

EASTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Curtains
March 6 – 8 at 7:00 PM
March 9 at 1:30 PM

Tickets: https://www.eahsmusicaltheatre.org/
(On Sale Now)

BELVIDERE HIGH SCHOOL
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
March 7 at 7:00 PM
March 8 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Tickets: belviderehighschooldramaclub.ludus.com/
(On Sale Now)

SOUTHERN LEHIGH HIGH SCHOOL
Legally Blonde the Musical
March 12 – 15 at 7:00 PM
March 16 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: https://slhstheater.ludus.com/index.php
(On Sale Now)

NORTHERN LEHIGH HIGH SCHOOL
Big Fish: School Edition
March 13 – 15 at 7:00 PM
March 16 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: Please Email Northernlehightheatre@gmail.com
(On Sale Now)

SALISBURY HIGH SCHOOL
The Hello Girls
March 13 – 15  at 7:00 PM
March 16 at 2:00 PM

Tickets:  salisburysd.hometownticketing.com
(On Sale Now)

CATASAUQUA HIGH SCHOOL
Mamma Mia!
March 14 – 15 at 7:00 PM
March 16 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: onthestage.tickets/chs-drama-club2
(On Sale Now)

WARREN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
March 20 – 22 at 7:30 PM
March 23 at 2:00 PM

Tickets:  Please Email wctech.theatre@gmail.com
(On Sale: March 1)

WARREN HILLS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Newsies
March 27 – 28 at 7:00 PM
March 29 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Tickets:  cur8.com/16837/project/127801
(On Sale March 1)

WHITEHALL HIGH SCHOOL
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
March 27 – 29 at 7:00 PM
March 30 at 2:00 PM

Tickets:  cur8.com/16049/project/129426
(On Sale Now)

NORTHAMPTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
March 28 at 7:00 PM
March 29 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
March 30 at 1:00 PM

Tickets:  cur8.com/15805/project/129211
(On Sale Now)

NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
Anything Goes (2022 Revision)
March 28 – 29 at 7:00 PM
March 30 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: our.show/ndtcanythinggoes
(On Sale: February 15)

NORTH WARREN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Shrek The Musical
March 28 – 29 at 7:00 PM
March 30 at 12:00 PM

Tickets:  https://northwarren.booktix.net/
(On Sale Now)

LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY RCS
Footloose
March 29 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
March 30 at 1:00 PM

Tickets:  lvacademy.hometownticketing.com
(On Sale Now)

EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL
Mamma Mia!
April 2 – 4 at 7:00 PM
April 5 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
April 6 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: https://www.eastpennsd.org/ehs/
(On Sale Now)

PARKLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Les Misérables: School Edition
April 2 – 5 at 7:00 PM
April 6 at 2:00 PM

Tickets:  parklandsd.org/departments/arts/ticket-information
(On Sale Now)

NAZARETH AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Seussical
April 3 – 4 at 7:00 PM
April 5 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
April 6 at 1:00 PM

Tickets: https://www.nazhstheatre.com/
(On Sale: March 1)

PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Legally Blonde The Musical
April 3 – 5 at 6:00 PM
April 6 at 1:00 PM

Tickets: onthestage.tickets/show/phillipsburg-high-school
(On Sale Now)

ALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Shrek The Musical

April 3 – 4 at 7:00 PM
April 5 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Tickets: https://www.acchs.info/
(On Sale: February 23)

BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL
The Hunchback of Notre Dame

April 4 at 7:30 PM
April 5 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
April 6 at 2:00 PM

Tickets:  https://cur8.com/15974/project/128542
(On Sale Now)

HACKETTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Little Shop of Horrors: Broadway Version

April 10 – 12 at 7:00 PM
April 13 at 2:00 PM

Tickets:  hackettstowndrama.ludus.com
(On Sale Now)

WILLIAM ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL
Avenue Q: School Edition

April 10 – 11 at 7:00 PM
April 12 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: Ticket Information Coming Soon!

FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL
Nice Work If You Can Get It

April 11 at 7:00 PM
April 12 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
April 13 at 1:00 PM

Tickets:  bit.ly/FHSTCtickets
(On Sale Now)

SAUCON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
The Addams Family: School Edition

April 10 – 12 at 6:30 PM
April 13 at 2:00 PM

Tickets:  cur8.com/14931/project/127933
(On Sale: March 20)

LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
Mamma Mia!

April 24 – 25 at 7:00 PM
April 26 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Tickets: Ticket Information Coming Soon!

DIERUFF HIGH SCHOOL
Hello, Dolly!

April 25 – 26 at 7:00 PM
April 27 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: https://cur8.com/25928/project/129547
(On Sale Now)

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

April 25 – 26 at 7:00 PM
April 27 at 3:00 PM
May 2 – 3 at 7:00 PM

Tickets: bit.ly/becatheater
(On Sale Now)

SCHOLARSHIP & COMMUNITY AWARDS

Please note: All scholarships are offered from individual institutions specifically for students enrolled in a FREDDY© Awards participating high school. Applying for any of these scholarships does not require university/college commitment.

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Cedar Crest College

Enrollment: Fall 2026
Cedar Crest College is pleased to offer one $1,000 Scholarship in Dance or Theatre to a junior or senior student attending a school that participates in the 2025 FREDDY© Awards Program. The scholarship will be awarded to students who have applied to Cedar Crest College after March 1, 2025, and who have been both academically accepted to Cedar Crest College and involved onstage or backstage at their high school. For more information, please contact Roxanne Amico at rtamico@cedarcrest.edu A letter of recommendation from their high school drama teacher must be submitted for consideration by April 30, 2025.

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Centenary University

Enrollment: Fall 2025 OR Fall 2026
Centenary University is pleased to offer four $5000.00 Scholarships in Dance or Theatre (renewable for four years) to a junior or senior student attending a school that participates in the 2025 FREDDY Awards Program. The scholarship will be awarded to students who have applied to Centenary University and have been both academically accepted to Centenary University and involved onstage or backstage at their high school. A letter of recommendation from the high school drama teacher must be submitted for consideration by April 30th. Send letters to the attention of the Department Chair, Carl.Wallnau@centenaryuniversity.edu

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DeSales University

Enrollment: Fall 2025
DeSales University is pleased to offer (4) $2,500 scholarship opportunities (renewable for 3 years for a total of $10,000 to senior theatre students attending a high school which participates in the 2025 FREDDY© Awards Program. Scholarships will only be awarded to students who have applied to DeSales after April 1, 2025, and who have been both academically accepted to DeSales University and artistically accepted into the DeSales Theatre program. Please reach out to Rebecca Righi, rebecca.righi@desales.edu by April 30th, 2025 with any questions.

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East Stroudsburg University

Enrollment: Fall 2025
The East Stroudsburg University Theatre Department is pleased to offer two $1000 scholarship opportunities to Senior Theatre Students attending a high school which participates in the 2025 FREDDY Awards program. This award in non-renewable. Scholarships will be awarded based on achievements in Musical Theatre Performance and/or Tech/Stage Management/Design for Fall 2025 enrollment. Please apply by April 30th.

Recipients must have demonstrated a commitment to the theatre program at ESU along with clearly indicating the intention of pursuing a career in theatre professionally and/or academically. Recipients must be enrolled full time and must participate (or apply to participate) in at least one theatre main stage per semester. Applicants must submit a 250-500 word cover letter explaining their connection and commitment to the performing arts.
Apply Today: https://forms.gle/GZNCbKodjLNFcqoF8

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Muhlenberg College

Enrollment: Fall 2026
Muhlenberg College is pleased to offer one $5,000 Talent Grant Scholarship in Dance or Theatre (renewable for up to four years) to a student attending a school that participates in the 2025 FREDDY Awards Program. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who applies to Muhlenberg College by February 15, 2026, and is both academically and artistically accepted into the Theatre or Dance program.

You are automatically considered for this scholarship if you are auditioning for Muhlenberg College AND are a student at a FREDDY© Awards participating school. Be sure to schedule an audition slot before February 15, 2026 to be considered for Fall 2026.

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Northampton Community College In Memory of Bill Mutimer

Enrollment: Fall 2025
Northampton Community College is pleased to offer a $1,500 scholarship, renewable for a second year, to students attending a high school which participates in the 2025 FREDDY© Awards Program. Students applying DO NOT have to be theatre majors, BUT they must plan to enroll at NCC for the Fall 2025 semester and be registered for 6 or more credit hours. The award recipient must notify the NCC Scholarships Department when they have registered for Fall 2025 classes.
Apply Today: https://forms.gle/uBDWr3Z3KnJtxcE29
Applications are due April 30, 2025. Please contact Kori Lotito, klotito@statetheatre.org with any questions.

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West Virginia University

Enrollment: Fall 2026
We are excited to return to the FREDDY Awards this year with the College of Creative Arts Scholarship opportunity! This award from the West Virginia University School of Theatre & Dance is presented to a student who will begin their studies in Fall of 2026. The award, when combined with other funds from WVU, will equal the cost of tuition in 2026. To be eligible, a student must be attending a FREDDY participating school, but they do not need to be cast in or otherwise affiliated with the production being reviewed for the FREDDYs. The application will be available at Freddy Awards | WVU College of Creative Arts and Media | West Virginia University on March 1st and will close on May 10th. Auditions will be held live at the State Theatre in Easton, PA on Tuesday, May 20th at 2:00pm.

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Air Products Education and Community Impact Award

The Air Products Education and Community Impact FREDDY© Award is given to a school that creatively connects its musical production within the classroom or within the community. Thanks to a generous donation from the Air Products Foundation, the school that is awarded the Education and Community Impact FREDDY© Award will also receive a $1,500 grant to be directed to the school’s musical theater program.

We know you do work beyond the stage to understand the intricacies of the material and carry the lessons with you beyond the performance, and we want to hear about it. Thank you for submitting, we look forward to reading your application.

Apply today: https://forms.gle/mguyRUBEtL3eZKy16
Applications must be received by 4:00PM on Monday, April 30th, 2025.

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Civic Theatre of Allentown Student Director/Choreographer Internship

Summer 2025
The Civic Theatre Outstanding Student Director/Choreographer Award and Internship will be awarded to a student director or choreographer who has an interest in a directing career or avocation and has shown not only aptitude but enthusiasm for the art of directing or choreographing. If interested, and available, the recipient may also work as an assistant director and/or choreographer on a production at Civic Theatre of Allentown. This award includes a $500 honorarium. While this is a self-nominating award, your application must be accompanied by a letter from your teacher/director answering the question “Why should this student be awarded the Directing/Choreography Internship?”
Apply today: https://forms.gle/yPw7NsFE6NRgMru28
Applications are due 4:00PM on Monday, April 30th, 2025. Please contact Kori Lotito, klotito@statetheatre.org, with any questions.

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Centenary University NextSTAGE Rep Series Internship

Summer 2025
Two paid $1000.00 musical theatre internships for the Centenary University summer 2025 NextSTAGE Rep series productions will be offered to participating students of FREDDY schools. Interested students will need to attend the open call or submit audition material. Contact Lea.Antolini@centenaryuniversity.edu if interested.

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LV Advanced Media Student Achievement Award

For a student stage manager, theatre president, assistant director, music director, or any student in a leadership position within a production. Please note: student designers, set painters, and choreographers looking for recognition for their work will be considered for Outstanding Technical Contribution. This award is for those students who have gone above and beyond and were the leaders of a production backstage.

lehighvalleylive.com, sponsors of the 2025 FREDDY© Awards, will offer a $1,500 scholarship to the recipient of the 2025 Student Achievement Award, which is announced at the FREDDY© Awards Ceremony. This scholarship is available to students who fill out the application below and participate in their school’s musical theater program in a leadership role.A limited number of exemplary nominees will be announced along with all other performance nominees live on WFMZ on May 8th. The recipient will be awarded just like every other FREDDY© Award category, live on May 22nd.

Apply today: https://forms.gle/UTAbWbGgXNa6vEBm8
Applications must be received by 4:00PM on Monday, April 30th, 2025.

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Directing Observership at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, a professional equity theatre hosted on the campus of DeSales University.

Learn first-hand from Artistic Director Jason King Jones as he directs Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead. Gain insights into the overall process of directing a play at a professional equity theatre. Commitment: up to 8 hours per week for 6 weeks (June 6 to July 19).

Experience the production journey of Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead, from pre-production, through the tech process, to opening night. Learn various techniques and processes from industry professionals. Ideal for aspiring directors and stage managers. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to kickstart your career in professional theatre. Apply now for a transformative experience outside of the classroom.

Application Process: Email your letter of intent to Casting@pashakespeare.org
In your letter of intent, indicate:
• Your interest in theatre and your experiences this far as a theatre maker.
• Where you are in your high school career and how you will benefit from this opportunity.
• The reason why you are interested in observing the creative process.

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Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

Summer 2025
Three-week full scholarship to Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Summer Intensive! Choose any 3 weeks, or single class equivalent, during our summer program to the Ballet Guild studios in Bethlehem, PA. Dance classes offered include – Ballet, Conditioning, Tap, and Musical Theatre! Scholarships are available to all nominees for the FREDDY© Award for Outstanding Performance by a Featured Dancer. Nominees may choose three weeks out of the six-week program that best fits their schedule. Nominees will receive a certificate after nominations are announced with further details on how to redeem their scholarship.

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APPLY TO BE A SEAT FILLER

If you are a FREDDY Alumni, you are eligible to be a seat filler. Fill out the form below and we’ll be in contact if we have space to welcome you to the ceremony in this capacity.