INFORMATION AND
APPLICATION PACK
For a PFD copy of all the information, rules, regulations and procedures, please click the image to download the MTX Info Pack.
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Our age groupings have been formatted in this was
JUNIOR 5 -8
YOUTH 9 – 11
Pre SENIOR 12 – 15
SENIOR 16 – 19
ADULT 20+
Each solo entry is £5.00 GBP
Duo & Trio’s entry is £3.00 GBP per performer
Ensemble entry is £3.00 GBP per performer
Files should be sent to us via WeTransfer.
Please send to
ENTRIES@MUSICALTHEATREXTRA.COM
Files should be labelled clearly in the following format:
CATEGORY / AGE GROUP/ COMPETITOR NAME OR SCHOOL FOR GROUPS/ TITLE OF PERFORMANCE
eg ATSL/YOUTH/ROSEMATTHEWS/OKLAHOMAISHERE
If you have more than one entry please make sure that you do not exceed the WeTransfer 2gb limit.
You may find it easier to send a couple of file uploads
Every competitor who places 1st, 2nd or 3rd has the opportunity of winning the Audience Award.
Those winning entries will be uploaded to Instagram. From that platform, the number of LIKES or ♥️ given by the general public on the original post on the MTX page @musicaltheatrextra will determine who the winner of the audience prize will be.
Comments and likes of comments will not be taken into consideration. For more details click here
YOUTH & JUNIOR
SOLO – 1.5 mins NO VOCAL & 2.5 mins WITH VOCAL
DUO – 1.5 mins NO VOCAL & 2.5 mins WITH VOCAL
TRO – 2 mins NO VOCAL & 3 mins WITH VOCAL
ENSEMBLE – 2.5 mins NO VOCAL & 3 mins WITH VOCAL
Pre SENIOR / SENIOR / ADULT
SOLO – 2 mins NO VOCAL & 3 mins WITH VOCAL
DUO – 2 mins NO VOCAL & 3 mins WITH VOCAL
TRIO – 2.5 mins NO VOCAL & 3.5 mins WITH VOCAL
ENSEMBLE – 3 mins NO VOCAL & 4 mins WITH VOCAL
Our full info pack with everything you need to know is available HERE
The MTX Categories
When we refer to CONTEMPORARY we broadly mean ‘Modern Musical Theatre’ we have determined that to be anything first presented on stage 1960 onwards.
When we refer to LEGIT we broadly mean musicals first presented on stage which predate 1960.
We realise that there is a crossover and interpretation allows you to move your timeline, and we actively allow invention and creativity. If you decide to be creative with your entry, we would like you to enter it in one with the ‘soundscape’ you are making, ie ‘Maria’ from West Side Story would be LEGIT, even if it was performed with a modern feel and vibe to the original style orchestrations, but if it was a modern synth pop sound it would be considered CONTEMPORARY in its sound.
In addition modern musicals such as Top Hat which have the songs of Irving Berlin would be considered LEGIT in their sound, as they are the songs of Irving Berlin, although it was first presented on stage post 1960.
ALL ENTRANTS WILL BE JUDGED IN THE SAME 5 CATEGORIES
Up to 20 marks are available in each category, totalling 100.
Guidelines to the awarding of points are outlined below, and are shared with our Professional Adjudicators prior to the event.
TECHNIQUE the technical attributes demonstrated by the performer(s) of the piece.
ACCURACY & EXECUTION the precision of vocal and or physical technique and how they blend. This also encompasses precision of dance steps and pitch of vocals and clarity of word.
ARTISTIC QUALITY the connection to narrative though the chosen performance medium
STAGING / CHOREO the use of space, patterns, props or lack of aforementioned, to convey the narrative of the piece, and how effective that is.
PERFORMANCE – exploring the expression, personality, and connection with audience and other people on stage (excluding solo) as well as the choices made by the performer during their performance
Our competition is listed in this way, and we need your files to be too;
Acting through Song (ATS) and then the style (Contemporary/ Legit) ATSC / ATSL
Acting through Dance (ATD) and then the style (eg Ballet , Tap, Jazz ect) ATDB / ATDT / ATDJ
Acting through Text ATT
Production (PRD) and then the style (Contemporary/ Legit) PRDC / PRDL
MORE INFO….
Acting through Song (ATS)
In this category the adjudicators will be looking at how you combine your dramatic and vocal talents to convey a narrative.
The song you select should be appropriate for age and range, and it can be open to interpretation and doesn’t have to stay within the confines of the original show, and should demonstrate new choreography/ staging, and not repertoire from an existing show.
Acting through Dance (ATD)
In this category, as well as looking at the technical dance capabilities of each dance and its merits, the performer will be critiqued also on their ability to convey a story or narrative through this.
The narrative can be incredibly simple or as complex as you’d like to make it, but what is important is that it is clear, and understandable, as well as being well performed with appropriate technical dance movements. Flare and dance-acro are allowed to be integrated, but this should not be the focus of the choreography and should be used to help convey the story.
The judges are looking at why the dance takes place, how it takes place and that the steps and style are appropriate to the music, age and ability of the performer.
Only in the ballet section may ‘Repertoire’ be used and only participants in the Pre SENIOR or SENIOR are permitted to be en pointe.
Acting through Text (ATT)
This category is about using the spoken word to convey the message, story or narrative of what the author has written. There is no breakdown between classical or modern literature. You can enter Shakespeare to Ben Elton. Please be advised that this is a family friendly completion and profanity* should be avoided.
Characterisation(s), clarity, diction and connection to material and performance will all be considered by entrants.
*Some pieces may be bleeped out or removed if the profanity is deemed inappropriate by MTX or any of the Judges please email if guidance is required info@musicaltheatrextra.com
Production (PRD)
This category is where all three skill sets are combined in a ‘triple threat’ capacity. Entrants should demonstrate song, dance, and acting collectively, and it is expected that the entrants will sing, dance and act at the same time during their performance.
The song selection, programme of choreography and styling should be appropriate for age and the music choice. New choreography should be created and not using anything from the repertoire of an existing show. Flare and dance-acro are allowed to be integrated, but this should not be the focus of the choreography and should be used to help convey the story. Characterisation(s), clarity, diction and connection to material and performance will all be considered by entrants.
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