HSMTA Adjudication

Posted by Jessica Sims

The High School Musical Theatre Awards adjudication panel is comprised of qualified professionals in the Capital Region. Qualified adjudicators may not be affiliated in any capacity with a participating high school or be an employee of a participating school district. 

Adjudicators must apply and be accepted to participate in the High School Musical Theatre Awards. Adjudicators are selected based on their qualifications and experience in musical theatre, directing, acting, vocal music, performing arts education and related fields. 

High School Musical Theatre Awards adjudicator qualifications: 

  • A degree in a relevant field such as music, theatre, dance, etc. 
  • And/or extensive work experience in one of those disciplines on a professional or academic basis 
  • And/or are professional artists or educators with a wide knowledge of the American musical theatre canon 
  • And/or demonstrated experience in or knowledge of musical theatre 

Expectations: 

  • Adjudicators will be given a stipend for their participation. 
  • Each will be trained in the adjudication process by Proctors staff. 
  • All candidates must possess the ability to effectively communicate in writing and evaluate production elements and student performance in a constructive manner. 
  • All candidates disclose any personal and professional connections to the area, students or schools to avoid any conflicts of interest. 
  • All adjudication is kept confidential. 
  • Adjudicators are expected to attend all shows assigned. 
  • Adjudicators will attend  school performances to score award categories.  


It is not mandatory to attend the HSMTA final performance, but adjudicators are strongly encouraged to attend and celebrate students’ achievements. All adjudicators are given complimentary tickets for the final ceremony.  

School performance adjudication: Friday, Feb. 28-Saturday, April 5
Final adjudication scores due: Monday, April 7
Callbacks for Lead Outstanding Lead Performers announced: Wednesday, April 9
Outstanding Lead Performers in-person callbacks to Proctors: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 19
Callbacks scores due: Saturday, April 19

For more information about becoming an adjudicator or about the process, please contact the Collaborative School of the Arts at school@proctors.org. 

Adjudicator handbook
Apply to be an adjudicator