Wenatchee High School’s production of Shrek the Musical won Best Hair and Makeup at the 2014 5th Avenue High School Theater Awards, after receiving a number of nominations on May 20, on June 9 in Seattle.

Senior Catherine Ross was nominated to receive an award in the Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Featured Ensemble Role category. Ross played the part of Pinnochio in the production.

“It’s a good way to end my acting career at Wenatchee High School… I’m honored,” Ross said.

WHS’s production was also nominated for awards in the Outstanding Music Direction (Honorable Mention), Outstanding Costume Design, and Outstanding Stage Crew (Honorable Mention) categories. Dragon, who was played by junior Marin Ryles, was also nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Group (Honorable Mention).

Senior Amy Veteto was awarded Special Honors for Student Achievement, and received her award on stage with others from the state.

Ross said about 150 Washington high schools signed up to be considered for the awards and representatives from the company travel around the state to watch all of the productions, then gather nominees in a fashion similar to the Tony Awards.

Participating schools had their musicals evaluated by two to three theater professionals from from Washington.

The ceremony included performances from the nominated musicals, performances from the leading actor and actress nominees, and a production number with students representing each of the participating schools.

At the choir concert on May 21, Director Paul Atwood and Choral Director Dawn McCormick announced that the 2014 WHS choral department has obtained the rights to the hit Broadway musical Hairspray. Pending contract approvals, the show will hit the WHS stage in November.