Finalists: MUSICAL THEATER COMPANIES, 2021

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The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts, David Volosin Katz, founder and chief judge, is pleased to announce NATIONAL FINALIST musical theater companies for 2021. Congratulations!

As the contests unfold, runners-up and winners will be selected from this list. To know the exact date when results will be announced, please like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter #AmericanPrize, where that information will be published first. 

All contestants are reminded they are responsible for the viability of their online links to audition materials. Those links must remain active until the end of the contest year. Questions, or to make us aware of any misprints in the listings below, please email: theamericanprize@gmail.com 

From Maestro Katz: 

"Why so many finalists?" Different from some other contests, The American Prize is first and foremost about encouraging artists, not about eliminating contestants. Each of the ensembles below was judged to be worthy of further consideration as we move towards selecting winners and runners-up in the various divisions. At the end of the contest year each will receive a written evaluation. Especially during this most difficult time for the performing arts everywhere, we welcome these ensembles and hope the recognition conveyed by finalist status will prove valuable. —DK

The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts is the nation's most comprehensive series of contests in the performing arts, unique in scope and structure. Founded in 2010, contestants hail from all fifty states, representing literally hundreds of communities and arts organizations across the nation.   

We invite finalists to make the most of their selection by announcing it on their facebook page, tweeting the news, and including a link to this announcement on their website or blog. A sample announcement may be found at the end of the post.

COVID EXTENSIONS to APPLY for 2022: Because of the current national and international situation, many rules have been changed and requirements eased to make it easier to apply for The American Prize, 2022. In addition, application deadlines have been extended with further extensions available by email request. 

Applications from COMPOSERS, CLASSICAL VOCALISTS, PIANISTS, CHAMBER ENSEMBLES and INSTRUMENTAL SOLOISTS will be accepted through the revised deadline of Tuesday, July 20, 2021, with extensions available by email request.

Applications from CONDUCTORS, STAGE DIRECTORS, CONDUCTED ENSEMBLES, ARTS ADMINISTRATORS (arts marketing, arts education) in the performance of American Music (BACON AWARD) and in the new category of VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE will be accepted until Tuesday, July 20, 2021, with extensions available by email request.

Visit theamericanprize.org for complete contest information.

NATIONAL FINALISTS: The American Prize in Musical Theater Performance, 2021

Although there is only a single division in the Musical Theater Performance Prize this season, we expect to be able to provide written evaluations to all these contestants regardless of the final outcome. Questions? Please email theamericanprize@gmail.com

Jenna T. Elser      

Glow Lyric Theatre

Greenville SC   

Hot Mikado  

Jose Martinez   

Duo2Arts!  

Madrid  Spain 

Adulthood Stories

Belinda Andrews-Smith     

Denison University

Granville  OH    

The Pirates of Penzance   

Joshua May 

Schwob School of Music   

Columbus   GA    

The Light in the Piazza   

Kristina Keener      

Ivy Top Billing Entertainment Performance Academy  

Glendora   CA    

Frozen Jr. & High School Musical Jr.    

Justin John Moniz      

Hawaii Performing Arts Festival 

Kamuela    HI    

Sweeney Todd

 
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We invite finalists to make the most of their selection by announcing it on social media, and including a link to this announcement on their website or blog. 

Here is a sample announcement:

"Great News! I've just been selected as a finalist in the (blank) division of The American Prize national non-profit competitions in the performing arts. Here's the link: (copy link here). The American Prize will be announcing results in my division soon. You can learn more about this prestigious national competition here: www.theamericanprize.org or follow the news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-American-Prize-celebrating-American-excellence-in-the-arts/214320622728 or Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanprize "

Please feel free to modify or expand this announcement to suit your needs.

Congratulations to all semi-finalists.