School Eligibility
Eligible schools are New York State public high schools presenting a full-length licensed musical production between January and April of 2026. Eligible schools must be located within 50 geographic miles of Binghamton University.
A radius map and list of eligible schools (organized by county) are shown below.
New - Individual Eligibility
Individual performers are invited to participate in the 2026 Awards Program Workshop held 5/23-5/24. Come meet other high school thespians, participate in Master Classes, and learn production numbers from industry and collegiate professionals!
Program is held at Binghamton University, schedule as follows:
Saturday 5/23/2026 9am - 6pm
Sunday 5/24/2026 9am - Awards Program Conclusion (7:30pm curtain)
Eligibility
- High school students currently in grades 9-12
- From a school not participating in the 2026 awards program within the competition radius
- Cast member of 1 high school production or 2 community theatre productions during the 2025-2026 school year
- Able to provide contact information for a recommendation from a teacher or director
Program Cost :
$50 (inability to pay will not prevent participation)
Broome
Binghamton High School
Chenango Forks High School
Chenango Valley High School
Harpursville Sr. High School
Johnson City High School
Linnaeus W. West School
Maine-Endwell Sr. High School
Susquehanna Valley Sr. High School
Union-Endicott High School
Vestal Sr. High School
Whitney Point Sr. High School
Windsor Central High School​
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Cayuga
Moravia Sr. High School
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Chemung
Broadway Academy
Elmira High School
Ernie Davis Academy
Horseheads Sr. High School
Thomas A. Edison High School​
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Chenango
Afton Sr. High School
Bainbridge-Guilford High School
Norwich High School
Otselic Valley Central School
Oxford Academy High School
Sherburne-Earlville Sr. High School
Unadilla Valley Sr. High School
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Cortland
Cincinnatus High School
Cortland High School
Homer Senior High School
Marathon High School
McGraw High School
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Delware
Deposit High School
Downsville Central School
Franklin Central School
Hancock Sr. High School
Sidney High School
Walton High School
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Madison
Deruyter High School
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Onondaga
Tully Sr. High School
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Otsego
Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Sr. High
Unatego Sr. High School
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Schuyler
Odessa-Montour Sr. High School
Watkins Glen Central High School
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Tioga
Candor Sr. High School
Newark Valley Sr. High School
Owego Free Academy
Spencer-Van Etten High School
Tioga Sr. High School
Waverly High School
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Tompkins
Charles O. Dickerson High School
Dryden High School
George Jr. Republic School
Groton Sr. High School
Ithaca Sr. High School
Lansing High School
Lehman Alternative Community School
New Roots Charter School
Newfield Sr. High School
Participation guidelines listed here are required to ensure equity, rigor, and professionalism in the adjudication and workshop experience for all participants.
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Participating Schools Will Be Required to Provide:​
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A Single $150.00 Participation Fee, Used to Fund Program Events
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A Total of 6 Reserved Complementary Tickets for Adjudicators
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A Qualified Adult to Serve as a Peer Adjudicator for Another School's Production
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A Quality Photo and Short Biography for Each Nominee
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Video Footage of 1 Production Number (If Needed for Final Determination of Production Awards)​
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Participation Permission Slips
Participation Requirements
Participation Benefits
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Social Media Promotion of your Production
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Production Feedback and Adjudication Scores for Directors
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Binghamton University Workshop Participation for Nominees (at least 3 per school), Focusing on Skill Development, Educational Growth, Networking Opportunities, and Community Engagement
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Recognition of Production Staff, Student Performers, and Student Technicians in a Public Awards Ceremony