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Nominated productions of plays and musicals will be adjudicated by a group of trained, experienced community members. The group of adjudicators will complete a required application, mandatory training, and adjudicate each production on its own merits.
For complete details about the MVHSTA program and adjudication responsibilities, please review the Adjudicator Handbook.
Adjudicators will be responsible for evaluating how each production of a play or musical is meeting or exceeding its potential. Each production is evaluated against itself for consideration, rather than against all other school productions, thus encouraging schools to create the best possible work for their unique circumstances and environment.
The MVHSTA team is looking to hire community members with backgrounds in theatre, design, dance, music, and related fields to serve as adjudicators for the program.
Interested parties must complete the MVHSTA Adjudicator Application by September 4. The number of adjudicators chosen will be based on the number of shows submitted for adjudication as well as the qualifications of the adjudicator applicants.
Once selected as an adjudicator, you will be required to attend an in-person training session, as well as commit to being impartial and objective to each production. Scores will be submitted securely and electronically to MVHSTA within 72 hours after attending a nominated production.
MVHSTA adjudicators must have/be:
A background in theatre, theatrical design, dance, music, or related fields
A passion for musical theatre, plays, and the performing arts as a whole
At least 4 years removed from graduating high school
MVHSTA adjudicators cannot be:
A parent or guardian to a student who is currently involved in a participating high school theatre program
A staff member or creative team member of a participating high school theatre program
Examples of this might be, but are not limited to: Director, Stage Manager, Design/Tech Director or Designer, Choreographer, Music Director
Apply now to become an Adjudicator for the 2026-2027 season!
If you have any questions about becoming an adjudicator, please reach out to mvhsta@daytonlive.org.