Competition

NBPA COMPETITION

NBPA participates in two theatre competitions each year - JTF and MTCA.

Musical Theatre Competitions of America: The MTCA Festival is a 3-day national educational theatre festival located in Orange County, CA! MTCA is student focused and committed to creating unique opportunities for performers to grow and celebrate the art of live theatre with others who share their passion. For the past 19 years, MTCA has brought together the best in educational theatre, professional performers, directors, choreographers, music directors along with costume and set designers to foster the next generation of performers. Ages: 8-18 (must still be in high school).

Junior Theatre Festival: JTF brings together student musical theater troupes from all over the world for a weekend of musical theater mayhem and madness. Each troupe performs fifteen minutes from a Broadway Junior®️ show for adjudication by a panel of musical theater experts. The weekend also features professional development for teachers, workshops for students and parents, a New Works Showcase featuring new musical adaptations soon to be released and concludes with a grand finale concert headlined by Broadway’s best! This year was sold out in record time, with 7,000 expected to attend. Ages: 8-18 (must still be in high school).

Auditions are REQUIRED for each of the competitions, if you'd like more info on an audition for your child please send an email to sherry@nbperformingarts.com.

Fundraising through NBPA is an option if you are interested in offsetting your event costs with all opportunities communicated via Band. If you have a fundraiser you would like to propose and organize, please contact Elizabeth elizabethermarieshaw@yahoo.com. With dedication, it is more than possible for each participant to raise enough funds to cover most if not all, their event fees.

MTCA 2024

Thursday, February 8 - Sunday, February 11, 2024

Orange County, CA

Experience Open Call Auditions; Direct from Broadway Workshops; Multiple Masterclasses; Broadway Conversation and Talkback; Technical Olympics; Direct from Broadway Concert; Private Awards Ceremony and Day at Knott's Berry Farm

NBPA Requirements

Full Time Class Attendance (1 class = scheduled MTCA practice + 2 classes of your choice)
Yearly audition and acceptance onto the troupe, NBPA Magic
All forms are completed and submitted by deadline
All payments must be complete and on time - all payments are non-refundable.
At least one adult attends with each family/performer

What We're Looking For

Students that have a good work ethic
Strong vocals with good pitch
Can follow dance choreography
Well-behaved and can follow directions
Come to class prepared
Energetic and expressive on stage
Positive team members
Commitment to past roles (coming in prepared, knowing lines, lyrics with evidence of practice at home

Event Cost Info

Wrist Bands - Student: $590.00 | Adult: $325.00
Hotel - Hilton Anaheim 777 W. Convention Way, Anaheim (714) 750-4321 | $597.00 3 Nights w/2 Queen Beds
Rehearsal Cost for Adjudication Preparation - $350.00
Team Event Shirts - $12-$15 per day per team member (estimate)
Team Performance Outfit - $100.00 (estimate) | performance shirt, pants & jazz shoes

Optional Costs for NBPA Magic Team:

Matching Shirts for Accompanying Adults
Backpacks
Jacket

Practice Schedule

Regular practice will be scheduled one a week for 2-hours
Additional practices may be added as event date approaches
All practice conflicts should be listed ahead of time on the audition sheet
Well-behaved and can follow directions
Regular all team attendance is vital to learning routine and building team rapport

*Airline flights and on-site meals are individual responsibility

JTF 2024

Thursday, January 11 - Monday, January 15, 2024

Atlanta, GA

Experience Workshops; JF All-Stars, Professional Adjudication; Direct from Broadway & Growin' Up Broadway LIVE!; Video Auditions; Tech Olympics and the Freddie G Awards Ceremony

NBPA Requirements

Full Time Class Attendance (1 class = scheduled JTF practice + 2 classes of your choice)
Yearly audition and acceptance onto the troupe, NBPA Magic
All forms are completed and submitted by deadline
All payments must be complete and on time - all payments are non-refundable.
At least one adult attends with each family/performer

What We're Looking For

Students that have a good work ethic
Strong vocals with good pitch
Can follow dance choreography
Well-behaved and can follow directions
Come to class prepared
Energetic and expressive on stage
Positive team members
Commitment to past roles (coming in prepared, knowing lines, lyrics with evidence of practice at home

Event Cost Info

Wrist Bands - $335.00 per Person Attending
Hotel - Sheraton Suites Galleria-Atlanta 2844 Cobb Pkwy SE, Atlanta (770) 955-3900 | 1 King bed, 1 Double pull-out Sofa Double Occupancy: $219/nite; Triple Occupancy: $229/nite; Quad Occupancy: $239/nite | Buffet Breakfast included
Rehearsal Cost for Adjudication Preparation - $350.00
Team Event Shirts - $12-$15 per day per team member (estimate)
Team Performance Outfit - $100.00 (estimate) | performance shirt, pants & jazz shoes

Optional Costs for NBPA Magic Team:

Matching Shirts for Accompanying Adults
Backpacks
Jacket

Practice Schedule

Regular practice will be scheduled one a week for 2-hours
Additional practices may be added as event date approaches
All practice conflicts should be listed ahead of time on the audition sheet
Well-behaved and can follow directions
Regular all team attendance is vital to learning routine and building team rapport

*Airline flights and on-site meals are individual responsibility. No refunds are available for JTF costs and very limited refunds may be available for hotel. No guarantees.