SPOTLIGHT ON OHIO NATS

Announcement!

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.

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.

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

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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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