SPOTLIGHT ON OHIO NATS

The newsletter of Ohio NATS

Volume I, Issue 7&8

March/April 2026

American Musical Productions
THE DESERT SONG
Auditions

Please prepare and film two contrasting pieces from light opera or classic musical theatre repertoire. They must be in English.

PERFORMANCES:
Friday, July 10, 2026 7:30 PM - Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside Chautauqua, Ohio
Sunday, July 12, 2026: 3:00 PM - Firestone Theatre, Akron, Ohio

The Desert Song will be a fully staged production with an 24-piece orchestra.

All performers should be 18+ and are paid a stipend.
Email Director Joseph Rubin with any questions: jrubin@americanmusicalpro

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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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