We are currently, in the planning stages for a High School Musical Theatre Awards program for the Greater Binghamton Area and are needing to assess whether we have the volunteer base to create an evaluation panel.
Ideally, we are hoping to create a qualified group of qualified adjudicators to make decisions for the following award categories:
Adjudicator-Determined Categories
Award of Excellence for Overall Musical Production (1)
Award of Excellence in Performance by a Lead Performer (5)
Award of Excellence in Performance by a Supporting Performer (5)
Award of Excellence in Performance by an Ensemble (1)
Award of Excellence in Choreography (1)
Award of Excellence in Technical Design (1)
Director-Nominated Categories
Award of Excellence for Theatrical Technician or Stage Management (20)
Award of Excellence for Most Spirited Performer (20)
School participation will be capped at a pre-determined number of schools within a set geographic radius. Adjudicators will receive comp tickets for themselves and a guest and will evaluate a production according to a rubric to determine potential nominees.
Following nominations, each participating school will have a set number of invited students, including (Best Leading and Supporting Performers) to attend a weekend workshop at Binghamton University, culminating in a live awards ceremony that will open to the public.
Adjudicators will meet at least one of the following requirements: Professional or Educational Theatre Credits as Cast, Crew, or Creatives
Collegiate Level Theatre Arts Degree or Related Course Experience
Long-Standing Membership or Affiliation with a Professional, Educational, or Community-Based Performing Arts Organization
Demonstrated Support of Theatre Arts Activities
Additionally, all adjudicators:Evaluate constructively and positively without bias
Be reliable communicators and return materials within 48 hours of adjudications
Disclose all potential conflicts of interest
Maintain confidentiality regarding all areas of adjudication and nominations
Display professionalism and enthusiasm when interacting with participants, peers, school partners, and awards staff
Thank you for your interest and potential participation in this project, and for your support of young performers in our area.