Applications should be received at least two weeks prior to your production. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications should be typed (preferably)
or printed legibly.
There is a $30.00 non-refundable application
fee per school. Checks should be made payable
to Music Theatre of Wichita.
All productions must take place between
the dates listed in the application.
Productions entered must fall into one
of the following categories and must be billed
accordingly in the program:
A published musical, operetta or revue
(either currently held by a licensing house or
having entered public domain); or an original
piece which features a original script, music
and/or lyrics and which is covered under a valid
copyright; or an original compilation of material
from other sources that is presented with the
approval or permission of the original creators
or their representatives.
Each school shall furnish Music Theatre with
complimentary tickets to its productions.
A minimum of three judges representing
Music Theatre shall attend each production.
Dates and number of tickets for the judges
for each school will be arranged in advance.
Judges may bring a guest with them to
performances and tickets for these individuals
will be arranged by Music Theatre when
reservations are made. Additional tickets shall
not be unreasonably requested by Music Theatre
nor unreasonably denied by participating schools.
Due to the great number of shows to be seen
and the challenge of coordinating schedules,
we request that you provide us with the dress
rehearsal, preview, and matinee dates, in addition
to the regular evening performances.
Productions shall be nominated in the category
of Outstanding Overall Production based on the
following criteria:
- continuity and appropriateness in all production
elements according to the demands and
specifications of the scripts
- balance between the physical production
and the performances
- demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment
from the cast
- the average numerical value awarded each school (as provided by the judges)
- the number of nominations received by each school in individual categories
Only schools using orchestras comprised
primarily of student musicians will be eligible
in the category of Outstanding Achievement
by an Orchestra. Determination of eligibility
in this category will be based on information
provided in the school’s application form and
program listings and shall be at the discretion
of the awards committee.
In the category of Technical Achievement,
teachers are invited to make recommendations
of one student who has given his or her time
and talent in a backstage capacity (e.g.,
stage manager, stage crew, lightboard operator,
costumes, etc.). Teachers are asked to
submit a one-page essay/letter outlining the
student’s contributions to the production.
All recommendations must be received
by the deadline listed in the application.
Lists of the nominations for the Awards
shall be mailed to each school in late April
or early May.
For tickets to the Awards Ceremony please
contact Music Theatre of Wichita box office
(316) 265-3107.
Schools nominated in the
Overall Production category will
be asked to present one musical
number from their production
at the Awards Ceremony in
May. Selection of the number
will be made by the Awards
Committee. No scenic nor lighting
elements will be allowed for the
performance, but costumes
and hand props that can be
easily transported by the students
will be permitted. Production
numbers will be performed with
limited accompaniment only, and
the accompanists can be provided
by the school.
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