American Musical Theatre of San Jose

Temporary holder for the Flash® object

Congratulations to Star One Credit Union - the 2008 winner of The Arts & Business Awards (ABBYs) for Small Business Support!

Tickets now on sale!
2009 Honors Ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2009
Simply call AMTSJ's Box Office at 408.453.1550 or buy online.
(Schools can reserve complimentary tickets for cast/crew by returning the "Complimentary Ticket Order Form" in the spring)

This educational theatre program for high school student and Drama teachers provides a winning approach to recognizing musical theatre in our communities and rewarding the personal achievements of young artists.

The musical productions of up to 30 Bay Area high schools are reviewed and critiqued throughout the school year on an individual basis by theatre professionals called “production respondents.” After an oral critique session and discussion, each participating school receives a participation award, participation certificates for the entire cast/crew, as well as outstanding certificates for certain categories within the production. Teachers are also asked to submit nominations for performers and technicians whose names will be put into a random drawing for scholarships to our Theatre Arts Conservatory and our Technical Theatre Institute.

On Friday, May 15, 2009, there is a ceremony celebrating all of the participants in American Musical Theatre of San Jose's High School Musical Theatre Honors program at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. The ceremony itself strives to involve as many students as possible from high school theatre programs around the Bay Area in a non-competitive atmosphere, however this year there will be a Best Actor and Best Actress who will represent Honors at the National High School Musical Theater Awards in New York City at the end of June. It serves as a vehicle for bringing youth together in a showcase of their own creative efforts where musical theatre is a catalyst for imagination, common goals, and shared experiences.

For more information about the National High School Musical Theater Awards, visit: http://www.nhsmusicaltheaterawards.com

The ceremony is open to all participating schools, invited guests, season subscribers, and the public. Twelve of the participating schools will be invited to perform a number from their show with a professional orchestra. There will also be two, musical medley performances called, “Featured Male Soloists,” and “Featured Female Soloists” to give a sampling of the tremendous talent of young vocalists.

Schools invited to perform at the ceremony will also earn recognition awards for showcasing their achievements in the arts and commitment to breathing new life into musical theatre. At this time, we will also award scholarships to American Musical Theatre of San Jose’s Technical Theatre Institute and Theatre Arts Conservatory for summer 2009. Ceremony highlights also include a college recruitment fair with representatives from various theatre programs in the lobby.