THE MONTE AWARDS: PROGRAM INFO

The Monte Awards are the Southern Arizona Division of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards.  The Monte's recognize the work that has been done in Southern Arizona by our schools and students during the 2023-24 school year!  Our region’s top musical theatre students will participate in this intensive educational program and compete for the title of the Monte Awards Best Actor and Best Actress.

The program will culminate in an event on Sunday, May 12th at 2:00 pm.   Best Actor & Actress will go on to compete nationally in the Jimmy Awards in NYC!

2023-24 MONTE AWARDS HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

  • Is a High School serving grades 9 through 12, in a Southern Arizona High School (including Casa Grande and the areas south of Casa Grande).
  •  Is a School that produces a musical theatre production (Qualifying Shows List), between Oct 1, 2023 & April 1, 2024.
  • There is a $40 Registration Fee for each School

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS OVERVIEW

 The Jimmy Awards/The National High School Musical Theatre Awards (NHSMTA) is an advanced program and talent showcase that celebrates high school students from across the country and features dynamic ensemble and solo performances. The NHSMTA program impacts more than 140,000 students who participate in high school musical theatre competitions each year, sponsored by presenters of Touring Broadway productions throughout the United States.

For the 2024 event, coaching, rehearsals, and activities will take place both in-person for the 72 nominees from 36 regions around the US. This will culminate with two talented students presented with a Best Performance by an Actress and Best Performance by an Actor award with a total of 20 awards and scholarships available to participants. The program has been the catalyst for more than $4,000,000 in educational scholarships to date, and several student participants have already been cast in Broadway, Touring and West End productions.

As the Southern Arizona division of the NHSMTA, Arts Express Theatre and Broadway in Tucson honor the work being done by schools and students in our region through its MONTE AWARDS program - culminating in a live performance at The Arts Express Theatre on May 12th, 2024.

The Monte Awards Event will be held on Sunday, May 12th beginning at 2:00 pm.  The Event will include group and individual performances by the Semi-Finalists and Finalists.  Finalists will perform their Contrasting Song live for the viewing and live-streamed audience as well as adjudicators.

In addition to the Best Actress and Best Actor, the Spirit Award (based on contestant vote) and the Best Up And-Coming (based on production team vote) will be awarded during the Monte Awards competition. All award winners will receive scholarship awards and a trophy.   All participating schools will be recognized during the event as well!

Southern Arizona's Best Actress and Best Actor will participate in a week long intensive with Broadway Professionals and compete in NYC for the winning titles on the National Level.  Awards and scholarships will be awarded to over 25% of Jimmy Awards students!