Lower Hudson Valley STAR Awards

Year 1 Goals

• STAR recognizes excellence in public school musical theater across performance, musicianship, direction, design, technical theater, and ensemble work.

• Every participating school receives written feedback identifying strengths and offering specific recommendations for improvement.

• Trained adjudicators apply WCALA’s evaluation criteria consistently across productions.

• STAR provides recognition at multiple levels of achievement using common standards.

• Theater educators across the Lower Hudson Valley share practices in directing, instruction, and technical production.

Looking at the STARs ahead...

After the pilot year, we plan to build beyond simply offering awards. Student workshops and masterclasses in performance, music, design, and technical theater; mentorship and scholarships; professional learning for directors and educators; partnerships with colleges and theater professionals; and even a regional exemplary performance featuring students from participating schools will create a new landscape for collaboration and growth that will allow us to more fully utilize the incredible talent and resources available in our region for the benefit of all students.

Tentative Timeline

How To Join

Register: Complete the registration application (check back here on or after November 4th) and submit the $250 program fee (consider paying through BOCES Arts-in-Education)

Submit Details: Provide production dates, cast details, and creative team information by the deadline

Engage: Participate in fall workshops, host adjudicators during your run, and join regional celebrations in the spring

Interested in Adjudication, Sponsorship, or Mentorship?

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Steering Committee