Calling all Aspiring Musical Theatre Performers in South Florida: $10,000 in prize money up for grabs in the 2012 NSAL Musical Theatre Competition. Regional Contest kicks off in Boca Raton.

Boca Raton, FL, January 23, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The South Florida/Boca Raton Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) will hold a Musical Theatre Competition for aspiring young artists on March 3, 2012 at the AG Concert Hall of Lynn University located at 3601 N Military Trail, 33431. Doors open at 8:30 am for registration. The competition is open to non-professional artists who are U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 29. Other eligibility requirements also apply. Applications must be postmarked or emailed by February 14, 2012.

Cash awards of $500, $1,000 and $1,500 will be given to the top three regional contestants, with the first-place winner earning an expenses-paid trip to participate in the NSAL’s National Musical Theatre Competition in El Paso, Texas, from May 17-19, 2012. Participants in the national competition compete for a first place award of $10,000 as well as other career awards.

To be eligible to compete at the national competition, contestants must enter a competition of the NSAL chapter closest to his or her home or school.

Contestants in the South Florida/Boca Ration competition will be required to present a 5-minute musical theatre performance consisting of two contrasting songs and a monologue. They also must participate in the mandatory dance class that follows the performance portion of the competition. Qualified professionals from South Florida's performing arts community will judge the South Florida/Boca Raton chapter competition.

A complete listing of eligibility guidelines, performance requirements and the South Florida/Boca Raton competition application are available online at http://arts-nsal.org/chp/Boca_Raton/competitions.html or by emailing the Regional Chapter Producer Shari Upbin at shariupbin@aol.com.

The National Society of Arts and Letters is a not-for-profit organization that encourages and provides financial assistance to talented young artists at the beginning of their careers. Founded over 65 years ago in Washington, DC. NSAL is comprised of 20 local chapters representing all regions of the United States.

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For details about the contest contact:
Shari Upbin/South Florida/Boca Raton Chapter Director at shariupbin@aol.com

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