• MISSISSIPPI THEATRE ASSOCIATION DREAM TEAM APPLICATION

    MISSISSIPPI THEATRE ASSOCIATION DREAM TEAM APPLICATION

    DEADLINE OCTOBER 31

  • The Mississippi Theatre Association is searching for a “Dream Team” of college students for the MTA 2027 Festival. This festival will be held January 14 – 17, 2027 in Meridian, MS. 

    10 students who have aspirations of going into theatre, will be selected to assist the MTA Board and Staff with the running of this exciting state festival. Students will be required to work the state festival in one of the following areas:


    1 - Executive Director Assistant / Awards 

    1 - Vice President Assistant 

    2 - Secondary / Community Theatre Festival Assistants 

    2 - College / University Auditions / Youth Individual Events / Theatre for Youth 

    2- Assistant Coordinator Assistants - Registration Set Up / Lunches / Youth Social / Playwriting Festival  / Workshop Counts 


    Students who are selected will receive a one-year student membership, paid festival registration, recognition at the awards ceremony, paid hotel (rooming with other Dream Team Members), meals, and a great experience and addition to their resume. Students not selected to participate in the Dream Team this year are encouraged to attend MTA 2027 as a participant or volunteer and to include that as a part of your application for Dream Team 2027. 


    Applications are due October 31, 2026, and the Dream Team will be announced November 2026.

     

  • Personal Information

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  • ARE YOU A RECIPIENT OF THE MTA SCHOLARSHIP?
  • Did you participate in theatre in high school?
  • Did you participate in MTA as a high school student?

  • COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

  • STATEMENT OF INTENT

    GIVE A COMPLETE RESPONSE TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS.
  • Have you served as a MTA Dream Team Member before?
  • Rank the available roles with #1 being the role you would prefer the most and#5 being the role you would prefer the least.
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  • REFERENCES

    Include names and contact information for two references who can speak to your character and responsibility. One should be your high school theatre director/teacher. References will be sent an email to request a feedback form.

  • SUBMIT FORMS

    USE THE UPLOAD BUTTONS BELOW TO SUBMIT THE APPROPRIATE PAPERWORK.

  • Submit an up-to-date copy of your professional or academic theatrical resume.

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  • Secure and submit two letters of recommendation from non-family adults who are familiar with your work.

    References may submit letters directly to the MTA Executive Director at execdir@mississippitheatre.org or applicants may acquire and submit recommendations  in the fields below.

    If you are not uploading your recommendation letters, please check the box below to acknowledge that you have communicated how to submit their letters to the individuals recommending you.

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  • Submit your most recent college / university transcript.

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  • ADULT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS?

  • DO YOU PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN ADULT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS?
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