Theater

Are you a 15- to 18-year-old actor?
Apply to YoungArts' national arts competition. 

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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

All the requirements are listed in the downloadable PDF below.

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hear from alumni & master artists
Michael McElroy | National Selection Panelist in Theater
Jen Waldman | National Selection Panelist in Theater
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

select performances by winners
Willem Butler | 2018 Winner in Theater
Jenna Giordano | 2018 Winner in Theater
Elena Gonzalez | 2018 Winner in Theater
Zoe D'Andrea & Henry Thrasher | 2018 Winners in Theater
Liam Oh | 2018 Winner in Theater
Lucy Hall & Ethan Riordan | 2018 Winners in Theater

About the Competition

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