Musical Theatre Competitions of AmericaFullerton College321 East Chapman AvenueFullerton, CA 92832

Information Packet

About MTCA

Musical Theatre Competitions of America was founded to provide an entertaining and educational competitive experience for high school, junior high, and middle school musical theatre students. We are dedicated to helping directors build their musical theatre programs by providing ensembles and individual students the opportunity to perform for experienced adjudicators in a quality theatrical venue.

What does the festival experience look like?

In the Ensemble and Musical Revue competitions, outstanding adjudicators will make written comments during each 10-12 minute musical performance or revue. Following each performance, one of the adjudicators will give an on-stage clinic specific to your group, focusing on positive feedback and suggestions on ways to improve.

In the Solo and Duet competitions, experienced musical theatre adjudicators will make written comments during each Solo or Duet competitor's 6 minute performance. After the performance, judges will offer positive feedback and suggestions.

While at MTCA, schools will participate in three workshops at the Disneyland Resort. An exciting and entertaining special MTCA awards ceremony will be held at the Disneyland Resort where schools and individual students will be recognized and honored. And, of course, over the two day festival experience, students, directors, and chaperones will have time to enjoy Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure.

During the competitions, students are encouraged to be audience members as well as participate in various master workshops offered throughout the day on topics from both the technical and the performance aspects of a production.

Tentative Itinerary

Friday (2/11/2011)5:00 AM- Depart NSAA for California. Arrive to Homewood Suites by Hilton located at 12005 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove around noon. We will have lunch before we check into our rooms. Meet 4:15 to leave for MTCA.5:00 PM- Check in to MTCAOn Friday evening auditions for a PRODUCTION NUMBER will be held. Auditioning students will learn a new dance routine, review the music sent out prior to the auditions. A professional director and choreographer will organize and direct this audition, giving the students an opportunity to participate in a “Cattle Call” audition experience. Students will be integrated so they will meet other students from around the country during the evening. 40 students from all the participants will be cast, with each school represented.9:30 PM- Return to Hotel.

Saturday (2/12/2011)Expect a full day today.Breakfast provided at hotel, beginning at 5:45 AM. Leave at 7:15 for MTCA.8:00 AM—Check-in at MTCA, Fullerton College. Short meeting for everyone. Competition begins immediately following meeting. Ensemble, solo, and duet are scheduled throughout the day. Lunch time—Box lunches are included. Plan to stay on campus for lunch as lunchtime is short.Following lunch, students cast in the production number will rehearse on stage. Remaining students will participate in a festival workshop.1:30 PM—Competition continues. 5:15 PM—Cast members attend pick-up rehearsal.5:45 PM- 6:00PM—Everyone reports to theater for production number. 6:00PM- 10:00 PM- Enjoy Disneyland. Everyone must stay with a partner. You are not allowed to go anywhere without a Buddy. Safety First!

Sunday (2/13/2011)Breakfast provided at hotel. Leave for Disneyland Resort at 7:30 AM.8:15 AM—Report to meeting location at Disneyland Resort for the 2 1/2 hour Triple Threat Workshop with Disney industry professionals. 1:00 PM —Awards Ceremony. This will be held at the Disneyland Resort.2:00PM- Enjoy the rest of the day & evening at Disneyland and the Disneyland Resort. We will leave at 8:00PM for NSAA and we will arrive around 2:00AM. Please arrange transportation from NSAA.

Timing for the festival may change depending upon the competition schedule

Workshops

Workshops at Disneyland Resort

Each school will participate in three workshops with industry professionals at the Disneyland Resort. These Triple Threat workshops are custom designed with industry professionals from the fields of choreography, drama, and vocal music. This 2½ hour workshop event is an educational highlight of the weekend.

Master Workshops

MTCA will offer a festival workshop on site as part of the festival package. The workshop will be facilitated by a professional expert in the chosen field. The workshop will be selected from the following categories:

Choreography Acting Theatre Exercises All about Auditions Vocal Techniques

Rules and Regulations for MTCA

Performance Material

All performance material must be pre-approved by Miss Hines, and must be performed at Juries on October 23rd, 2010. Quality solo and duet numbers are of the upmost importance to myself and the staff at NSAA. We are here to help with selection of material and coaching. I encourage preparation and do not be afraid to ask for help, that is what we are here for. When you are at MTCA you represent NSAA as well, and we want the experience to be a positive and successful educational experience for you as well.

Solo and Duet Categories:

o Time limit for these categories is 15 minutes. This includes the performance and clinic following the performance.

o Each solo or duet will perform no more than six minutes.

o Persons that perform beyond the 6 minute limit will be penalized 5 points from each judge for every minute or fraction thereof over the 6 minutes. A timer will be used as the official time for judges’ use.

o Lip-synching performances are not permitted. o Students compete in an open category. Students entering this competition will have

strong vocal, movement, and acting skills that will reflect the mood of the musical selections.

o Set pieces are not allowed. o Props are allowed as long as one person can carry the prop. o Please use judgment when using language and dress in the context of the performance

that would be offensive to the public at large. Any entry exhibiting blatantly sexual or offensive language, acting, dancing, or costumes will be disqualified.

o Costumes can be used but will not be factored into the scoring in any way. o CD accompaniment is allowed. Live piano accompaniment is allowed. o Videotaping at any time in the performance venues is not allowed. o Open or closed flames and pyrotechnics of any sort are not permitted in the competition. o One piano will be provided. o One PA system with CD playback will be provided

Cost and Payment

Of course, trips like this do not come for free I expect everyone to go to this competition, but of course realize that monies can be tough in these hard economic times. We will provide assistance and try to lower the cost of the competition through fundraisers and payment plans. I would like to take a moment to break down what the total cost covers, what is included, and when monies will be due.

The total for the trip will be $650.00. This includes:

Two nights’ lodging at Homewood Suites by Hilton located at 12005 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA.

Transportation to and from California, and transportation to MTCA and Disneyland. Two breakfasts, Saturday and Sunday Box lunch on Saturday Festival competition with ranking and entrance into MTCA. On-stage clinic after each performance/presentation Workshop(s) at the festival site, these include the Masters Workshops. Triple Threat Workshop on Sunday at Disneyland® Resort Two day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Ticket Workshops at Disneyland® Resort Awards ceremony in the Disneyland® Resort

The payment due dates are as follows:

Hotel Deposit - A $25.00 hotel deposit is required by October 1st to hold your hotel reservation. Payment #1 - 1/3rd of total estimated balance due November 1, 2010. Payment #2 - 1/3rd of total estimated balance due December 1, 2010.

A confirmed rooming list and final list of entries is due at this time. If you are doing additional solos or duets this will cost an additional $65 for each entry.

Payment #3 - Final payment based on confirmed rooming list due January 4, 2011.

Fundraisers

As of right now, I have a couple dates and different options for fundraisers. If you are interested in helping us out with any of our fundraising please email me at ahines@asu.edu and I will sign you up for that fundraising opportunity. Ticket sales at events need to go to paying for royalties and the rights for these shows; this is why I have doubled some shows to be fundraisers as well. Any leftover items will be sold at lunch to continue fundraising. Once a final tally has been figured, then we can determine the amount of money that the total cost for the competition has been reduced. Hopefully, when this occurs underpayments can pay the remaining and overpayments will be returned.

September 25- “Pantomime Show”. Silent Auction Fundraiser. We need items donated for auction. This can include items around the house or donated items.

Oct 23 – Musical Theatre Juries. Sell items during show Oct 30 – Comedy Night. Bake Sale, Please bring your scariest baked goods. Dec 4 - Winter Showcase. Raffle. We need items donated to raffle off. August – Car Wash September – Sell items in classes and Sell items at lunch. October – Appreciation Day- Sell . TBD

Miscellaneous Information

Later we will need for students to sign travel forms with NSAA, and provide emergency contact information along with medical information in case of emergencies. Some additional cost that may incur from this trip may include monies for gifts, snacks, or personal shopping. Please include this into your budget for MTCA for your son or daughter. Additionally, any concerns that you may have I will be available best by email at ahines@asu.edu. Please feel free to contact me.

Dear Guardian and/or Parents,

Signing this form signifies your commitment to send your son or daughter to the Musical Theatre Competition of America (MTCA) in Anaheim, CA on February 11-13, 2011. We are excited and thrilled that you have made the decision and request your participation in preparing them to compete at this festival. We will have some tedious rehearsals, and we will have some wonderful performances, and I hope that you make the choice to join us in this educational experience. By signing this form you are making a financial commitment to send your son or daughter on this trip. If you are in need of financial assistance or are interested in further information please feel free to email me at ahines@aznsa.com. If you are interested in any of the fundraisers to help lower the cost of this trip, please check the ones that you are interested in below, and please explain how you will be participating (baking goods, finding auction items, helping sell items, attending carwashes, etc).

September 25- “Pantomime Show”. Silent Auction Fundraiser. ________________________________________________________________________

Oct 23 – Musical Theatre Juries. Selling Items________________________________________________________________________

Oct 30 – Comedy Night. Bake Sale, ________________________________________________________________________

Dec 4 - Winter Showcase. Raffle. ________________________________________________________________________

August – Car Wash________________________________________ ________________________________

_________________________________________ _______________________________Student’s Name (Print) Student Phone

_________________________________________ _______________________________Parent/ Guardian Name (Print) Student Email

_________________________________________ _______________________________Parent/Guardian Signature Emergency Contact Information

______________________________________ _______________________________Parent/Guardian Email Parent/Guardian Phone Number