Announcements

  The MTCA 2026 scholarship applications will open on October 1, 2025, and close on October 15, 2025. 

Only students from Studios or Schools registered to attend MTCA 2026 are eligible to apply. If you're interested, please speak with your director for instructions and details. 

MTCA 2026 registered directors will receive communication from MTCA in mid-September, which will include all details regarding the scholarship application. If you or your director have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us.  In addition, please follow us on Instagram at @musicaltheatre.foundation to stay informed on MTF updates. 

MTF Scholarships are made possible through generous donations. Scholarship Awards are limited and awarded based on eligibility and available resources. MTF Scholarships are not guaranteed, but we encourage all eligible students who are interested to apply! 

 We're incredibly proud to highlight that three of our MTCA 2025 students, who received a scholarship to attend the IAMT Summer Intensive Program in New York through the MTF Educational Foundation's dedicated relationships, are currently attending. We're honored to spotlight their journey and can't wait to see what they achieve!

We are dedicated to continuing to create vital educational opportunities in Musical Theatre for students nationwide. We do this by raising funds for MTCA scholarships and partnering with higher education programs, all to cultivate the next generation of performers and industry professionals. We firmly believe that educational art is far more than just an opportunity to perform; it's about fostering confidence, collaboration, and community.

A huge thank you to everyone who donates to our nonprofit and champions art education. And a special shout-out to IAMT for providing our talented MTCA students with this amazing opportunity. 

 Chris Hayes, an MTCA alumnus and 2024 MTCA Platinum Award Scholarship recipient, has won a 2025 Jimmy Award! We are thrilled for him. What an achievement! As a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the next generation of musical theatre performers, we are delighted for Chris Hayes. This is truly inspiring!

As a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the next generation of musical theatre performers, we are thrilled to announce that last year's inaugural "Next Step: The MTCA College Panel & Fair" was a tremendous success. Thank you to the elite Colleges and Universities that participated. They provided crucial guidance and inspiration to the hundreds of aspiring musical theatre students that attended.  

Are you ready to learn more about your next step after High School...the next MTCA College Panel & Fair will be February 6th, 2025.  

The MTCA Festival for 2025 will be February 6th - 9th at the Anaheim Hilton in Anaheim, CA

Introducing MTCA College Panel - THE NEXT STEP

Last year's Master Class with College Counselor Scott Barnhardt was so popular we are making it an event on Thursday evening at MTCA this year. Scott Barnhardt has a unique perspective and interdisciplinary approach with decades of experience in the professional entertainment industry and arts academia. He will lead a panel of top Colleges to discuss what our students need to know for the NEXT STEP in their education in the arts.  

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LOOKING TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION IN THE ARTS.