PWHS Colonial Players' “Something Rotten!" earns 21 Philadelphia Independence Awards nominations

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Something Rotten! The Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Colonial Players' spring musical earned 21 Philadelphia Independence Awards nominations. 

Their nominations for Best Song and Best Musical qualify them to perform at the awards ceremony held at The Miller Theater in Philadelphia on May 19, 2026.

The nominations include:

• Supporting Actress: Rosie Ounsworth
• Supporting Actor: JJ Melillo
• Featured Actor: Carter Downer, Tristen Gubler
• Solo Dance: Brian Flanagan
• Dance Ensemble: The Tappers
• Small Ensemble: The Troupe, The Bard Boys
• Creative Leadership: Madeline Pomager
• Male Jimmy's Nominee: JJ Melillo
• Jimmy's Reporter Nominee: Madeline Pomager
• Makeup
• Costumes
• Light
• Sound
• Scenic Design
• Stage Management/Shift Crew
• Marketing
• Ensemble
• Song: A Musical
• Musical