MTCA - Musical Theatre Competitions of America

MTCA 2024 Special Guest

DIRECT from BROADWAY - Derek Klena

We are thrilled to announce our Direct from Broadway 2024 Special Guest, Derek Klena. Derek will join us at MTCA 2024 for a weekend of masterclasses, talkbacks and will perform live at the MTCA Finale.

Derek is currently starring as Christian in Moulin Rouge on Broadway. Derek recently starred in the Kennedy Center’s Sunset Boulevard. He received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill. Other Broadway credits include Anastasia (OBC), The Bridges of Madison County (OBC), Wicked (10th Anniversary Company). Off-Broadway/Regional: Dogfight (Second Stage, Clive Barnes Award nomination), Carrie (MCC), Hairspray (Hollywood Bowl).

MUSICAL THEATRE COMPETITIONS OF AMERICA

MTCA is a National Musical Theatre Festival

We are the most EXTENSIVE educational Musical Theatre Festival in the nation. MTCA brings together High Schools, Middle Schools, and Musical Theatre Studios from all over the world for a weekend Jam-Packed with ALL things Musical Theatre:

GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION
PROFESSIONAL ADJUDICATION AND CLINIC OF PERFORMANCE
BROADWAY-STYLE OPEN-CALL AUDITION
MULTIPLE MASTER CLASS OPPORTUNITIES
DIRECT FROM BROADWAY PERFORMERS AND TEACHING ARTISTS
INTERACTIVE AND ENGAGING FUN FOR STUDENTS
PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
MTCA DANCE PARTY
INTERACTIVE TECHNICAL THEATRE OLYMPICS
DIRECT FROM BROADWAY FINALE PERFORMANCE FEATURING STUDENTS CAST FROM OPEN-CALL AUDITION
MTCA AWARDS CEREMONY WITH AWARDS PRESENTED IN ALL CATEGORIES

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There are many factors to consider when selecting the right educational experience for your students. MTCA offers multiple opportunities for students to grow and learn, creating unique performance-based educational opportunities for students nationwide.

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DEREK KLENA

MTCA is proud to announce Broadway Star, Derek Klena as a 2024 MTCA Special Guest.

Derek is currently starring as Christian in Moulin Rouge on Broadway. He received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill. He has recently stared in Sunset Boulevard at the Kennedy Center’. His other credits include Anastasia (OBC), The Bridges of Madison County (OBC), Wicked (10th Anniversary Company). Off-Broadway/Regional: Dogfight (Second Stage, Clive Barnes Award nomination), Carrie (MCC), Hairspray (Hollywood Bowl),

ADAM JACOBS

MTCA is proud to announce Broadway Star, Adam Jacobs as a 2023 MTCA Special Guest. Adam originated the role of Aladdin in Disney’s Broadway hit musical ALADDIN. Additional Broadway credits include Lion King/ Simba, Les Miserables/ Marius, Mamma Mia/ Sky.

ARIELLE JACOBS

MTCA proudly announces Broadway Star Arielle Jacobs as a 2023 MTCA Special Guest. Arielle starred as Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Broadway hit musical ALADDIN. Additional credits include Nessarose in the Broadway cast of WICKED. She also starred on Broadway as Nina Rosario in the four-time Tony & Grammy award-winning Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS. Other credits include starring in the Off-Broadway production of BETWEEN THE LINES.

NIKKI SNELSON

MTCA proudly announces Broadway Star Nikki Snelson as a 2023 MTCA Special Guest & Masterclass Teacher. Nikki originated the role of Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde on Broadway. Other roles include Winnie/Annie Get Your Gun,

Cassie/ Chorus Line.

MTCA 2025 FESTIVAL

February 7- 9, 2025

Orange County, California

DIRECT FROM BROADWAY

PREVIOUS DIRECT FROM BROADWAY GUESTS

Adam Jacobs & Arielle Jacobs - 2023

Christy Altomare, 2022
Taylor Louderman, Tony Nominee - 2021

Corey Cott - 2020

Christopher J Hanke - 2021, 2020

Nikki Snelson - 2023, 2022

Jerry Mitchell, Tony Award Winning Choreographer - 2021

Stephanie J. Block, Tony Award Winning Actress - 2021

Erika Henningson -2021

Curtis Holland - 2021

Grey Henson - 2021

We proudly welcome Derek Klena to MTCA 2023

THE MTCA EXPERIENCE

MTCA COMBINES THE BEST OF EDUCATIONAL THEATRE WITH BROADWAYS BRIGHTEST STARS. MTCA STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM WORKING THEATRICAL PERFORMERS, PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT FROM BROADWAY TALKBACKS, AND ATTEND BROADWAY FINALE PERFORMANCES.

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WELCOME to MTCA

WELCOME to MTCA

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countdown TO MTCA 2024!

February 7 - 9, 2025

MTCA 2025

MTCA 2024 Special Guest

DIRECT from BROADWAY - Derek Klena

February 9 - February 11, 2024

MTCA 2024

MTCA 2023 Highlight Reel

MTCA 2023 FLASHBACK

Thank you to our amazing team for another fantastic Musical Theatre Festival.

MUSICAL THEATRE COMPETITIONS OF AMERICA

MTCA is a National Musical Theatre Festival

Why MTCA?