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LARGE Group Musical Theatre Rules

RULES

1. Eight (8) to sixteen (16) performers may participate.

2. The musical theatre selection must come from a musical theatre production which has been written and produced for the musical theatre stage. Upon request, you must show proof of the origin of the source material.

3. No medleys, screenplays, or Vegas style reviews are allowed. Each selection may contain dialogue and each participant must be actively involved in the musical selection.

4. The performer MUST use non-vocal musical accompaniment which can be live or taped unless expressly written to be performed without musical accompaniment.   If we hear ANY voice on the accompaniment tape, you will be disqualified.
5. All material should be presented as if within the context of a full production.
6. The performers may choose to dance without singing if that is in keeping with the context of the full musical.
7. Not to exceed five (5) minutes.

MATERIALS

1. Sixteen (16) chairs and one (1) sturdy table will be provided.
2. The performers MUST provide their own cassette player.
3. A piano MAY NOT be available.

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