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Program Overview

The Monte Awards celebrate and champion the brightest emerging musical theatre talent in Southern Arizona. This prestigious program recognizes exceptional high school performers and creative teams, providing them with expert coaching, professional adjudication, and life-changing opportunities. Your sponsorship directly invests in the next generation of theatre artists—empowering students to discover their voices, develop their craft, and shine on stages both locally and nationally.
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New York Travel - $5,000

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Send our Monte Award winners to New York City for the Jimmy Awards (National High School Theatre Awards)! This transformative experience connects Southern Arizona's finest young talent with the Broadway community and opens doors to incredible opportunities. Your support makes dreams come true and creates memories these students will treasure for a lifetime.

Programming Awards

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Creative Team - $2500

Recognize and celebrate the visionary directors, choreographers, and designers behind our region's most outstanding high school musicals. This award honors the creative leaders who inspire and mentor the next generation of theatre artists.

Vocal Coaches - $2500

Support professional vocal coaching that helps participating students refine their craft, build confidence, and deliver powerful performances. Your investment strengthens their artistry and prepares them for advanced opportunities.

Student Awards

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Best Actor - $1,000

Celebrate an outstanding male performer who demonstrates exceptional talent, dedication, and passion for musical theatre.

Best Actress - $1,000

Honor an outstanding female performer who embodies excellence, artistry, and the spirit of musical theatre.

Best Up & Coming - $500

Spotlight a promising young performer showing exceptional potential and dedication to their craft.

Spirit Award - $500

Recognize a student performer who embodies the heart, passion, and collaborative spirit of musical theatre.

School Awards

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Best Musical - $1,000

Recognize the most outstanding high school musical production in Southern Arizona, celebrating the entire cast and creative team's collaborative achievement.

Best Direction - $500

Acknowledge a visionary director whose leadership, creativity, and mentorship elevate their school's production to excellence.

Best Choreography or Music Direction - $300

Honor the choreographer or musical director whose artistry and expertise create a powerful theatrical experience.

Best Creative Elements - $300

Celebrate outstanding contributions in set design, costumes, lighting, sound, or other technical elements that enhance the theatrical experience.

Discuss Sponsorship Plans

Email stevie@arts-express.org to discuss your sponsorship plans!

Arts Express Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 organization: Tax ID #86-0941657 

Donations are deductible to the full extent of the law.

Arts Express Theatre, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd, #214, Tucson, AZ 85711520-319-0400
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‍Check payable to Arts Express Theatre, 5870 E Broadway, #214, Tucson, AZ 85711

Donate appreciated stock Instruct your broker/custodian to deliver your stock to National Financial Services LLC, Arts Express Account #: B9F756411, DTC# 0226, 100 Crosby Parkway Covington, KY 41015, 800-343-3545.

Please also notify Caroline@arts-express.org of your donation

"Arts Express Theatre possesses, among other things, three strong attributes: artistic programming, quality educational experiences, and sound fiscal management. The longevity of the organization speaks for itself. In the volunteer, non-profit sector, Arts Express Theatre stands as a shining example"

- AE Board Member
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