2025 Young Artists Competition
Open to non-union performers 19 years of age and under (as of May 1st, 2025), this competition gives aspiring young artists from Burlington and surrounding areas the opportunity to showcase their vocal talents. Winners in each age category can receive up to $200 in prize money and a chance to perform as a soloist at the prestigious Drury Lane Awards Gala on June 28th, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Participants must perform a musical theatre song from a staged Broadway musical (songs from Disney movies are only accepted if included in a Broadway stage production).
• Costumes are encouraged but not required.
• Props must be minimal and managed by the performer.
KEY DATES
• Application Deadline: May 23rd, 2025
• Top 20 Announcement: May 26th, 2025
• Young Artist Competition: June 7th, 2025 @ 7:00 pm at Drury Lane Theatre
• Mandatory Technical Rehearsal: June 7th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
You will only be required for a 30 min. rehearsal/workshop during this timeframe.
AGE CATEGORIES (as of May 1, 2025)
Note: Any non-union performer who has worked on a professional stage can only submit to the Pre-Professional Showcase Category.
• Junior Division: 11 years and under – $100 prize
• Intermediate Division: 12–15 years – $200 prize
• Senior Division: 16–19 years – $200 prize and solo performance at the Awards Gala
• Pre-Professional Showcase Category: All Ages – $200 scholarship for most promising performer. Any performer who has worked on a professional stage can only submit to this category.
Inquiries about the competition can be directed to:
Stacey Tiller • staceytiller08@gmail.com
