PMT Young Artist Series (YAS!) announces a virtual singing competition called YAS! Superstar!  

This completely online singing competition is an opportunity for students to shake up their summer routine and to show off their skills in a big way!  And the best part--the competition is also completely free to enter!  Dust off your favorite musical theater or pop music song and enter for your chance to win private coaching sessions, customized PMT YAS! merch, scholarships to upcoming programs, and special live performance opportunities with PMT Productions.  (Complete list of awards below.)

Meet new friends.  Do what you love! Make lasting memories... from anywhere!

To enter, complete the registration form below!

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​​RULES & REQUIREMENTS

• video submission of musical theater or pop song
• submission must be recorded exclusively for use in YAS! Superstar; previously recorded performances may not be used
• all entries must be accompanied by live music or prerecorded accompaniment track; no a capella singing will be allowed
• accompaniment track should not contain any backing vocals or guide vocals​
• only one (1) entry allowed per student
• intermediate division designated for students ages 6-11; advanced division designated for students ages 12-18
• entries will be judged on the criteria used during PMT YAS! competition team auditions (adjudication rubric link)
• student must include the following statement at the beginning of the video (slate portion): "My name is [name].  I am [number] years old.  And today, I'll be performing [title of song].  Are you ready for a superstar performance?"

IMPORTANT DATES
/ JULY 20, 2020
video submission deadline, sent via email to info@pitchmethis.com
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/ JULY 27-JULY 31, 2020
all submissions will be uploaded and "fan favorite" voting will begin

/ AUGUST 1, 2020, 7:00PM
winners will be announced via livestream to social media platforms on August 1, 2020, 7:00pm (Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube)

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INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED DIVISION AWARDS
​1st PLACE

• Full scholarship to one (1) PMT YAS! program of your choice (Cabaret Camp, Online Creative Courses, or full-scale production)
• Two (2) ​hour-long coaching sessions with Eduardo Guzman (music) and/or Shannon Nichols (acting)
• Customized PMT YAS! merch
• Live performance opportunity and special recognition at PMT Pop Up: YAS! Cabaret (October 24, 6:00pm) 

2nd PLACE

• Two (2) complimentary "trial classes" for Online Creative Courses; or one (1) complimentary workshop
• One (1) hour-long coaching session with Eduardo Guzman (music) or and/or Shannon Nichols (acting)
• Customized PMT YAS! merch 
• Special recognition at PMT Pop Up: YAS! Cabaret (October 24, 6:00pm)

3rd PLACE

• One (1) hour-long coaching session with Eduardo Guzman (music) or and/or Shannon Nichols (acting)
• Customized PMT YAS! merch
• Special recognition at PMT Pop Up: YAS! Cabaret (October 24, 6:00pm)

FAN FAVORITE AWARDS
MOST FACEBOOK LIKES

• $50 Amazon gift card​
• Customized PMT YAS! merch
• Special recognition at PMT Pop Up: YAS! Cabaret (October 24, 6:00pm) ​

MOST INSTAGRAM LIKES

• $50 Amazon gift card
• Customized PMT YAS! merch 
• Special recognition at PMT Pop Up: YAS! Cabaret (October 24, 6:00pm)

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PRODUCERS' CHOICE AWARD

• Full scholarship to one (1) PMT YAS! program of your choice (Cabaret Camp, Online Creative Courses, or full-scale production)
• Two (2) ​hour-long coaching sessions with Eduardo Guzman (music) and/or Shannon Nichols (acting)
• Customized PMT YAS! Merch
•  Live performance opportunity at Midtown Live Online (streaming August 22, 2020, 8:00pm)
• Live performance opportunity and special recognition at PMT Pop Up: YAS! Cabaret (October 24, 6:00pm) ​​

MEET Our PANEL OF JUDGES

Eduardo Guzman
Founder & Artistic Director
​PMT Productions

SHANNON NICHOLS
Production DIRECTOR
​PMT Productions

GUEST JUDGE
TBD

GUEST JUDGE
TBD

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