Lansing Matinee Musicale Emerging Artist Award in Musical Theatre - Lansing Matinee Musicale Emerging Artist Award in Musical Theatre

For Immediate Release Monday, November 4, 2024

Subject: Lansing Matinee Musicale Announces the

Emerging Artist Award for Musical Theatre

Contact: Laura Stebbins, President, lstebbins123@comcast.net

Lansing, MI - Monday, November 4 - Lansing Matinee Musicale (LMM) is thrilled to announce the Emerging Artists Award for Musical Theatre! The LMM is seeking the best musical theatre artists who have begun their professional journey - those who need that one break to move their careers forward. The competition is open to all musical theatre soloists worldwide between the ages of 20 and 28 by the application date. This award is made possible by the Lee C and Mildred Richardson Scholarship Fund.

All awards will be cash:

First Prize - $2,000

Second Prize - $1,500

Third Prize - $500

A special bonus will be awarded if the winner has a Michigan connection.

For complete details and to begin the application process please visit our website - https://lansingmatineemusicale.org/national-musical-theatre-competition/

DEADLINES are as follows:

January 31, 2025 - Applications and audition videos are due

April 19, 2025 - Virtual Semi-Final Round, online

September 6, 2025 - In-Person Final Round in Lansing, MI

The $50 application fee may be paid through PayPal, or by check. After completing the application form, you will be directed to Paypal/Credit Card secure payment processing.

Please be sure to submit payment at this time. Payment MUST be submitted to complete your application process. If you are paying by check please send to LMM, c/o Adkins, 6405 Old River Trail, Lansing MI.

About Lansing Matinee Musicale

The mission of the Lansing Matinee Musicale (LMM) is to provide experiences and opportunities in the performing arts to mid-Michigan students and young professionals through education, performances and community service.

One of Michigan’s oldest arts organizations, Lansing Matinee Musicale, recently celebrated its 130th Anniversary and will mark 73 years as a 501(c)(3) charity in 2024. LMM is operated by volunteer members and supported by charitable gifts and bequests. LMM is a member of the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs, and the National Federation of Music Clubs.

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Salary: $500-$2,000 Awarded for this musical theatre competition