The OLSH Theatre Department had an unforgettable evening at the 34th Annual Gene Kelly Awards, earning four awards—including the top honor of Outstanding Musical—for their spring production of Children of Eden. The awards ceremony, held on May 24 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, celebrates excellence in high school musical theater across Allegheny County.
Nominated in six categories, OLSH took home the following awards:
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Outstanding Musical (Budget Level I)
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Outstanding Dance Ensemble (Budget Level I)
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Outstanding Lighting Design (Budget Level I)
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Outstanding Costume Design (Budget Level I)
As a nominee for Outstanding Musical, the OLSH cast had the incredible opportunity to perform live on the Benedum stage during the ceremony. Additionally, junior Marin Reinhardt was featured in the opening number as an Outstanding Supporting Actress semifinalist, while seniors Jonathan Mackin and Theresa Kilburg proudly represented OLSH in the finale performance.
The evening also brought individual recognition for Jake Johnson '26, who received the Christopher Rawson Kelly Critics Award. This award is part of the Kelly Critics program, a partnership between Pittsburgh CLO, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and Dr. Christopher Rawson, and honors excellence in student arts journalism.
These achievements highlight the incredible talent, dedication, and spirit of the OLSH Theatre community. Congratulations to all involved!