Theater

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Theater encompasses classical and contemporary spoken as well as musical theater (optional). The strongest auditions demonstrate range, a commitment to craft, and illustrate the actor’s ability to make clear, nuanced performance choices that best showcase their distinct voice.

 

Requirements

The requirements for the 2021 competition are listed in the downloadable PDF below.

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hear from alumni & mentors
Michael McElroy | 1995 Winner in Theater & Mentor
Sean Stack | 2015 Winner in Theater
Blake Pfeil | 2006 Winner in Theater
Mara Jill Herman | 2003 Winner in Theater
Adam Ace Anderson | 2009 Winner in Theater
Peter Jay Fernandez & MaryAnn Hu | National Selection Panelists

select performances by winners
William Ngong | 2020 Winner in Theater
Alyssa Sunew | 2020 Winner in Theater
Journee Brown | 2019 Winner in Theater
Amari Dyson & Ulises Otero Jr. | 2020 Winners in Theater
Elias Wachtel | 2019 Winner in Theater
Catarina De Luca Figueiredo and Madison Uphoff | 2019 Winners in Theater

About the Competition

For more information on the YoungArts' national art competition please visit our main competition page. For application-specific information such as eligibility or how to apply, visit our apply page.