HAYA School Info
How to Participate
Who Can Participate?
All public, private, and accredited charter high schools in Travis, Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, and Williamson Counties with these stipulations:
- Only one musical per school may be adjudicated.
- Only one cast (if double or triple cast) may be adjudicated.
- Musical must be presented between mid September and mid February.
There is no cost to participate in the program.
What Does Participation Look Like?
- Upwards of 30 schools produce musicals across the Greater Austin area.
- Adjudicators are sent to each participating school to score and evaluate the production in over 15 categories.
- A nomination announcement is streamed in early March celebrating the work done by all participating schools.
- Nominees are provided certificates; Schools are provided vinyl banners to hand at school sharing participation and nominations with the entire school community.
- A red carpet Tony Awards style event occurs at the Long Center in mid April.
- Schools are eligible for scholarships, program grants, workshops, and master classes.
- Trophies for each category are presented by esteemed community leaders and industry professionals.
- More than 500 high school students perform for an audience of 2500.
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Reach out to learn more and get all the details about becoming a participating school.
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