Upcoming Events
Ohio NATS Children and Youth Online Auditions
Registration Opens January 15, 2026
Registration Closes January 29, 2026
More information available in the current edition of The Buckeye Voice
Great Lakes Regional Auditions
Purdue University Fort Wayne
March 7, 2026
Ohio NATS Spring Meeting
Capital University
March 28, 2026
SPOTLIGHT ON OHIO NATS
The newsletter of Ohio NATS
Volume I, Issue 5
January 2026
American Musical Productions
THE DESERT SONG
Auditions
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Please prepare and film two contrasting pieces from light opera or classic musical theatre repertoire. They must be in English.
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PERFORMANCES:
Friday, July 10, 2026 7:30 PM - Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside Chautauqua, Ohio
Sunday, July 12, 2026: 3:00 PM - Firestone Theatre, Akron, Ohio
The Desert Song will be a fully staged production with an 24-piece orchestra.
All performers should be 18+ and are paid a stipend.
Email Director Joseph Rubin with any questions: jrubin@americanmusicalpro
Ohio NATS Fall Auditions
University of Dayton
October 17, 2026
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Announcement!
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Esteemed Professor Emerita from the University of Dayton, Dr. Linda J. Snyder, has bestowed a permanent honor upon the NATS National Musical Theatre Competition by naming the Linda J. Snyder Prize.
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Recognized as the premier vocal solo competition for emerging musical theatre professionals, the National Musical Theatre Competition (NMTC) will now feature the prestigious Linda J. Snyder Prize.
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This accolade, accompanied by a substantial cash award, will be presented to the second prize winner during the gala finalist concert. Read the entire article here! https://tinyurl.com/yk46zwrd
Application for Emeritus Status
Members who have served with NATS for 20 years and are over 68 years can send a request for Emeritus status by emailing Amandia Carnahan at amandia@nats.org.
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