"NBPA Magic"
COMPETITIon team
NBPA has participated in these two theatre competitions:
Musical Theatre Competitions of America: The MTCA Festival is a 3-day national educational theatre festival located in Anaheim, CA! Ages: 8-19 (must still be in high school or taking a gap year.) 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. Each troupe performs a 10-12 minute cut from a Broadway show for adjudication by a panel of musical theater experts. Other group numbers may be added, based on the team's capabilities. Students may also compete in individual categories: vocal performance, duets, dance, monologues and set/make-up designs. Specific ages ranges apply for each individual competition. All individual entries must be approved by an NBPA director.
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! 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. All team members must be full-time students for the entire semester, Sept-May. No early cancellation is allowed.
Fundraising through NBPA is an option if you are interested in offsetting your event costs. If you have a fundraiser you would like to propose and organize, please email info@nbperformingarts.com. With dedication, it is more than possible for each participant to raise enough funds to cover most (if not all) their event fees.
To sponsor the upcoming 2026 Competition Team going to MTCA (or for info about becoming a t-shirt sponsor!), please email info@nbperformingarts.com. Due date: January 5, 2026
JTF 2024
The NBPA Magic competed in January of 2024
in Atlanta, GA, bringing home an "Excellence In Music" award and the All-Star Social Media Award.
Experience Workshops; JTF All-Stars, Professional Adjudication; Direct from Broadway & Growin' Up Broadway LIVE!; Video Auditions; Tech Olympics and the Freddie G Awards Ceremony
In 2023, the team's
performance of "Disney's The Lion King Jr." earned the top honor of the Freddie G Inspiration Award.
In 2024, the team performed a piece from "Mean Girls Jr."
MTCA 2025
Thursday, February 6 - Sunday, February 9, 2025
Anaheim, 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
In 2024, team members earned 5 awards in their age categories:
1st place vocal solo (4th grade)
2nd and 4th place monologues (4th grade)
3rd and 4th place vocal solos (7th grade)
"NBPA Magic" Requirements
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Full Time Class attendance (1 class is the scheduled team's practice + 2 classes of your choice)
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Yearly audition and acceptance onto the troupe, NBPA Magic
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All forms are completed and submitted by deadline
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All payments must be complete and on time - all payments are non-refundable.
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At least one adult attends with each family/performer
What We're Looking For
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Students that have a good work ethic
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Strong vocals with good pitch
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Can follow dance choreography
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Well-behaved and can follow directions
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Comes to class prepared
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Energetic and expressive on stage
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Positive team members who are encouraging and supportive of one another
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Commitment to past roles (coming in prepared, knowing lines, lyrics with evidence of practice at home)
Estimated Event Cost Info
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Wristbands for students and chaperones - $335 - $600 depending on the competition attended
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Hotel - usually a 3-4 night stay
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Rehearsal Cost for Adjudication Preparation - $400-$550
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Team Event Shirts - $12-$15 per day per team member
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Team Performance Outfit - $70 - $100 (performance shirt, pants, jazz/character shoes, etc.)
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Individual competitions costs (optional at MTCA) $120 each
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Flights, meals and transportation are each team members' (and chaperones') responsibility
Optional Costs for NBPA Magic Team:
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Matching shirts for accompanying adults
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Swag such as backpacks, tracksuits, water bottles, etc.
Practice Schedule
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Regular practice will be scheduled a minimum of once a week for 2-hours
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Additional practices may be added as event date approaches
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All practice conflicts should be listed ahead of time on the audition sheet
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Regular all team attendance is vital to learning routine and building team rapport