Theater is one of 10 artistic disciplines in YoungArts' national competition. This discipline accepts applications inclusive of classical and contemporary spoken monologues as well as optional musical theater song selections. Applicants may either be a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident/green card recipient, or someone who can demonstrate that they are legally able to receive taxable income in the United States. Applicants must also be in grades 10-12 or 15-18 years of age on December 1 of the year they are applying. Each selection should be performed "in character" and in context of the show's plot while demonstrating the applicant's artistic versatility. All selections must be fully memorized. It is encouraged that applicants choose material that is meaningful to them. Gender roles can be fluid. Applicants may apply in either Spoken Only or Musical Theater, not in both. For Spoken Only, applicants must submit two separate digital video recorded monologues for theater (not film) to include the following and in the following order: (1) One contemporary monologue from a play (not a musical) written during or after the 1950's. (2) One classical monologue from a play written before 1950. YoungArts is looking for elevated or stylized text. For Musical Theater, applicants must submit two separate digital video recorded contrasting songs. It should show the arc of the character with a beginning, middle and end. One legit style song from the musical theater canon is required. One song from a contemporary musical theatre show or a published contemporary piece (rock, pop, hip-hop, jazz, gospel, country, etc.) is also required. One contemporary monologue from a play (not a musical) written during or after the 1950's must be submitted. Please visit the award's website for more information about the competition and the required materials.