In a class by itself, and you’re invited! The National Performing Arts Festival is the only theatre festival for where top performing groups from throughout the country compete in an atmosphere of sharing and learning.

Take your show on the road. Your students will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in New York City, Walt Disney World® Resort, or on a Bahamas Cruise. All festivals include a 20-minute performance on stage, a private feedback clinic taught by a theater professional, workshops, and an awards ceremony.

Festivals
Learning Highlights

National Performing Arts Festival - NYC

February 19-22, 2010 and March 26-29, 2010 New York City is the premiere destination for theater troupes! Now in its sixth year, the National Performing Arts Festival New York City provides the opportunity for High School and Middle School drama students from throughout the country to compete and in the greatest theatrical city in the world. Students will have an opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of New York City, see Broadway

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National Performing Arts Festival - Walt Disney World Resort

February 5-8, 2010 and February 26-March 1, 2010 Now in its sixth year, the National Performing Arts Festival Walt Disney World® Resort provides the opportunity for High School and Middle School drama students from throughout the country to compete and have fun at one of the most popular student destinations. Your group will enjoy the world famous theme park and also have an opportunity to go behind the scenes to see how Disney magic is

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National Performing Arts Festival - Bahamas Cruise

March 5-8, 2010 Combine the beauty of the islands and crystal blue sea with an outstanding theater festival and learning experience! Take your drama troupe on the trip of a lifetime with the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. The tour departs from Port Canaveral, FL. and sails to Nassau, Bahamas and CoCo Cay, before returning to port three days later.

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PURPOSE:
The National Performing Arts Festival provides the opportunity for top High School/Middle School students from throughout the nation to perform for critique by a panel of theater professionals in an atmosphere of sharing and learning. This program is designed for all actors and stage crew.

LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS:

Promote theater through exposure to theater professionals in an educational setting.

Students will learn from theater professionals or university professors at a variety of acting workshops.
Professionals from acting, directing, dancing, and/or vocal fields will offer the students constructive critique of their performance.

Gain valuable performance experience

Student troupes will gain experience performing before a live audience
Student troupes will be observe quality performances from other student groups.

Receive critical feedback from theater professionals

Following the performances, groups will receive a private, interactive feedback clinic about their performance.

Participate in educational Acting Workshops

The workshops will include topics such as: Audition Techniques, Vocal Techniques, Stage Movement, and/or Scene Development.

Solo and Duo Competition

Special performance opportunities for students who want personal instruction and critique.
Students perform a vocal, or dramatic interpretation for an audience of their peers and adjudication

Additional Learning Highlights:

New York City:
Additional learning opportunities include watching the world’s top artists perform on Broadway

Fresh Talent: Learn from young performers about the challenges of pursuing a career in the performing arts
Broadway Classroom: All workshops are taught by qualified teaching artists and Broadway performers and are based on the National Standards for Art Education.
New York City educational sightseeing

Walt Disney World® Resort:
Additional learning opportunities include the magic of the Disney Theme parks

Tech Tours: Your stage crew will go behind the scenes and learn about costuming, set design, sound and lighting and see how special effects are done through "Disney Magic"!
Casting Director Workshop: Students will learn how to audition for a position at Walt Disney World® Resort
See Character Actors & Performances while visiting theme parks
Perform for a Live Audience: Showcase Award winners will have the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience on a Disney Stage

Bahamas Cruise:
Additional learning opportunities abound while you’re sailing the seas

Live Performances: Your group will have the opportunity to view professional productions during the cruise
Perform for a Live Audience: Showcase Award winners will have the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience aboard the cruise ship

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