Drury Lane Young Artist Competition: JUNE 6 2026
Drury Lane Theatrical Productions Announces 2026 Young Artist Competition
Burlington, ON – Drury Lane Theatrical Productions is thrilled to announce the return of the
Young Artist Competition for 2026, an inspiring celebration of youth talent and musical theatre excellence.
Open to non-union performers 18 years of age and under (as of May 1st, 2026), 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 20th, 2026.
Eligibility & Categories:
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.
Age Divisions (as of May 1, 2026)
● Junior Division: 11 years and under – $100 prize
● Intermediate Division: 12–15 years – $200 prize
● Senior Division: 16–18 years – $200 prize and solo performance at the Awards Gala
● Pre-Professional Showcase Category: All Ages - $200 scholarship for most promising
performer.
*Note: Any non - union performer who has worked on a professional stage can only submit to the Pre-Professional Showcase Category regardless of age.
Key Dates:
● Application Deadline: May 24th, 2026
● Top 20 Announcement: May 28th, 2026
● Young Artist Competition: June 6th, 2026 @ 7:00pm at Drury Lane Theatre
● Mandatory Technical Rehearsal: June 6th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. *You will only be
required for a 30 min rehearsal/workshop during this time frame. All Top 20 finalists will receive valuable performance feedback and coaching during the day of the technical rehearsal before performing in the evening showcase adjudicated by a professional panel.
Application Details:
Step 1: Fill out the online application form by May 24th, 2026 (10:00pm)
Step 2: Pay the non-refundable registration fee of $20 by visiting drurylane.ca
Performers may upload a video audition using either live accompaniment or a backing track (MP3/MP4). If selected for the Top 20, they may bring their accompanist or use their backing track at the live showcase.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Sponsors: Heritage Place, Burlington Holiday Inn
Special Recognition: Incite Foundation for the Arts, Ontario Trillium Foundation
Media Contact:
Rick MacKenzie
Manager of Publicity, Marketing Team
Drury Lane Theatrical Productions Inc.
2269 New Street, Burlington, ON L7R 1J4
Tel: 89-260-7169 Email: rick.mackenzie@drurylane.ca
Inquiries about the competition can be directed to:
Jennifer McLennan - jennifer.mclennan@drurylane.ca
Join us in supporting the next generation of musical theatre stars!
