More about the national awards:
The following information is provided by the Denver Center Attractions:
The national awards were established in 2009 to elevate the importance of theater arts education in schools and reward excellence in student performance. The fifth annual national awards week will include individual vocal and acting coaching by Broadway industry professionals, visits from special guests and discussions with working actors, a night out in Times Square for dinner and a Broadway show, and a session with the casting agency Telsey & Co.
The Jimmy Awards showcase will be held July 1 at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway, where a panel of judges will choose two students for best actor and actress.
Since its inception, NHSMTA has grown by 45 percent, and has been the catalyst for nearly $600,000 in university and conservatory scholarships awarded to deserving young performers.
To apply to be an adjudicator, email a short cover letter, resume and writing sample (critical review of a musical) to David Cates, Program Manager, at dcates@dcpa.org. All adjudicators should hold degrees in music, theater, dance or a related area; have extensive work experience in one of those disciplines on a professional or academic basis; or are professional artists or educators with wide knowledge of the American Musical Theatre canon. They have an understanding of and/or experience in mounting high school musicals, are avid theatergoers and are able to effectively evaluate student performances and production values in a constructive manner.
