MTCA
MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVALS OF AMERICA
FEBRUARY 9-11, 2024
ANAHEIM, CA
Open to High School Students
MTCA provides an opportunity for students to experience the transformative power of Musical Theatre! Students experience a professional “Open Call” Broadway audition process, perform on stage in a professional theatrical environment, compete individually for professional adjudicators who offer constructive feedback, have the opportunity to watch and support other performers, attend exciting masterclasses, and make impactful connections with other Musical Theatre students from around the country.
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MTCA is different from JTF in that Center Stage will cast a group of students to aprticioate and they attend the festival with Center Stage Staff as chaperones.
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COSTS
$195 - MTCA Classes
$590 - Admission to Competition
There is a breakdown of what the cost should
be in the FAQ section below
We will be doing extensive fundraising for this event.
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AUDITIONS
Tuesday, August 8th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
at Generations Christian Church
Saturday, August 12th from 9:00am - 12:00pm
at Trinity SportsPlex
Students should prepare 16 bars that show their talent
This should be sung with accompaniment.
You can find tracks online and bring them with you on either a flash drive, on your phone that can be plugged into a speaker, or email it to us at info@centerstageyouththeatre.org
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Click button below to register for an audition slot.
If slots are full or if you are unable to make it to open slots please email us at info@centerstageyouththeatre.org
FAQ
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What are the travel dates?
We will leave on Thursday, February 8th, and return on Monday, February 12th.
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What are the MTCA Classes?
These will be weekly classes that will allow students to learn the two Group Numbers we are taking ot MTCA as well as get direction with any of the individual events.
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What is the estimated cost?
We are estimating it will cost$1,445,
plus food and extra spending money
$195 - MTCA Classes
$590 - Admission Ticket to MTCA
$110 - Cost to Enter Individual or Duet Categories
$250 - Hotel Room, based on 4 people per room
$300 - Flights (estimate cost)
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What are the other categories students can compete in?
Solo
Duet
Monologue
Musical Theatre Dance
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What song should I sing for auditions?
A song that shows of your range and acting skill
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Can parents attend?
Parents are able to attend MTCA, the cost for a chaperone ticket is $335, but you will be responsible for arranging your own travel.
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Where does it take place?
Hilton Anaheim
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