In a musical theatre solo performance, the entrant must present one musical selection from a published script written for musical theatre. The adjudicators will consider how well the piece is acted, not only how well it is sung. The selection may contain dialogue; however, this is primarily a “sung and not spoken” selection.

 In Musical Theatre – Solo Performance, the skills measured are: 

• Use of transitions into and out of character 

• Ability to create a believable character 

• Communication of objective, tactics, and relationships through dialogue and music

 • Use of focus and concentration 

• Vocal skill and technique 

• Use of dance and movement 

• Integration of voice, body, movement, and staging 

This contest allows students to compete solo, in duets or in groups in musical theater dance.