Awards Categories
Adjudicator-Determined Categories
Award of Excellence for Overall Musical Production
Award of Excellence in Performance by a Lead Performer
Award of Excellence in Performance by a Supporting Performer
Award of Excellence in Performance by an Ensemble
Award of Excellence in Choreography
Award of Excellence in Technical Design
Director-Nominated Categories
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Award of Excellence for Theatrical Technician or Stage Management
Award of Excellence for Most Spirited Performer
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.... and some Surprise Awards!
Application
Applications for adjudication will open October 20th, 2026. Participation will be capped at 20 schools, in order of application.
Participating schools with provide production information and an adjudication date will be scheduled.
Adjudication
Adjudicators will attend productions and score awards categories January - April using a standardized rubric.
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Workshop and Ceremony
5 Students from each participating school will be invited or selected by their director to participate in a 2-day weekend workshop May 29-30, 2027 at Binghamton University. There, participants from competition schools will attend master classes, learn production numbers, and perform live in a public awards ceremony.
