HTC Acting contest is open to school students and young adults of all nationalities and countries.

Acting is an activity in which a story is narrated by an actor or actress who perform a role in: the theater; television; cinema; radio. It involves a wide range of skills including: well-developed imagination; emotional base; physical expressiveness; vocal projection; clarity of speech and others. The effect of impact on viewers depends on numerous details such as makeup, stage sets and clothing, but mainly from acting itself. Participants are required to submit video recording of recent performance for the audition.

Eligibility:

We invite school students and young adults to participate in the contest. 

Multiple winner will be chosen in each of the following age groups:

ELEMENTARY

Ages 8 and Under

Maximum time for the Competition: 5 minutes

JUNIOR

Ages 9 – 12

(2nd/+ contestants may be younger) Maximum time for the Competition: 7 minutes

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 13 – 17

(2nd/+ contestants may be younger) Maximum time for the Competition: 7 minutes

SENIOR

Ages 18 – 32

(2nd/+ contestants may be younger) Maximum time for the Competition: 8 minutes

Awards:

Winners will perform on February  26th.

Scholarship, Judges’s favorite Award Trophy, Judges’ Distinction Award Trophy and other special awards may be granted based on judges recommendations.

Judges:

A panel of qualified judges will evaluate audition materials. All judges are independent, their students are not allowed to apply this season.

How to Apply:

To apply for the contest participants must submit:

– Completed online Application Form.

– DVD recording or a link to YouTube video of their performance.

– A biography of applicant in MS Word format (not exceed 150 words). Include past participation in the competitions, festivals and other public events. Portrait photo in electronic format, yo be used for the competition brochure printing.

– Biography and photo should be e-mailed to [email protected].

– Application fee.

Application Deadline :

Application materials acceptance will be closed by the end of the day on June 15th, 2023.

Application Fee:

Application Fee for solo performers is $150.

Application Fee for Duo and Trio is $80 per Ensemble Member.

Application Fee are not refundable.

To pay the solo application fee on-line please select the payment amount from the drop-down window and click on the button below. A transaction fee will be added to the payment amount to cover service charge. By clicking on the button you will be re-directed to payment page.

Solo application fee :

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To pay the ensemble member application fees on-line please click on the button below. 

Ensemble member application fee

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1. Contestants must present two monologues (no longer than three minutes each) of contrasting nature. Choose one from Shakespeare; one contemporary. Judges may choose to see one of the two. It is recommended to prepare a third monologue to present at the judges’ request.

2. Contestants must bring a resume and a recent photograph, preferably a headshot to the contest.

PREPARATORY

• Ages 6 and Under
• Maximum time for the Competition: 4 minutes

ELEMENTARY

• Ages 6 – 8
• Maximum time for the Competition: 5 minutes

JUNIOR

• Ages 9 – 12
• Maximum time for the Competition: 7 minutes

INTERMEDIATE

• Ages 13 – 17
• Maximum time for the Competition: 7 minutes

SENIOR

• Ages 18 – 32
• Maximum time for the Competition: 8 minutes