Musical

REGULATIONS – MUSICAL

1. Introduction to the Discipline

Musical theatre is a complete scenic art that combines theatre, dance, and singing within a performative narrative.
To participate, each performance must be inspired by the musical repertoire (theatre, film, animation), with a clearly defined story and performers representing specific characters.

Each performance must include at least two of the three core disciplines of musical theatre: acting, dance, and singing.

2. Eligible Categories

Age Groups:

• Musical Mini: 5–8 years

• Musical Youth: 9–12 years

• Musical Junior: 13–16 years

• Musical Adult: 17–25 years

• Musical Senior: over 25 years

Performance Categories:

• Solo – max 3:30 minutes

• Duet / Trio – max 3:30 minutes

• Small Group (4–6 performers) – max 4:00 minutes

• Ensemble (7+ performers) – max 8:00 minutes

⚠️ Participants who are students or graduates of nationally renowned professional academies, or professionals in the field, are not eligible to compete.

3. Technical Requirements

Acting:
Dialogues, monologues, short lines, or simply scenic character interpretation are allowed.
❗ Vulgar, discriminatory, or gratuitous content is strictly prohibited.

Dance:
All styles are permitted, whether choreographed or scenic movement. There are no restrictions regarding genre.

Singing:

• Lead vocals must be performed live

• Backing vocals may be pre-recorded (no full playback)

• The jury will also evaluate vocal quality

• Each performer must have their own personal microphone holder (e.g., headset support)

🎤 The organization will provide between 5 and 7 headset microphones, depending on the venue.

4. Music and Content

• Music tracks must be in .mp3 format and of high quality

• The use of vocal back tracks (instrumental duplication of the vocal melody) is strictly prohibited

• Music submission will begin on October 1st, when the Secretariat will send the Choreography Form link to all registered schools

5. Costumes, Scenic Elements and Safety

• Costumes and stage setup are considered an integral part of the performance and will be judged accordingly

• The use of props and small scenic elements (e.g., tables, chairs, benches) brought by the performers is allowed

• All scenic elements must be safe, easy to manage, and consistent with the performance

6. Evaluation and Judging Criteria

Performances will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Vocal and singing technique

• Acting and stage presence

• Choreography and use of space

• Costume, makeup, and scenic coherence

• Originality, storytelling, and overall impact