MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL DRAMAFEST REGISTRATION

Mississippi High School DramaFest 2025 Registration
Thank you for registering for MTA’s 2025-2026 secondary theatre festival cycle! The DramaFest 2025 host schools have been working with the MTA Board of Directors and the staff to provide the best theatrical experience possible.

Both festivals will accommodate up to 16 performing schools.

We look forward to celebrating the great theatre that you are creating! We hope this experience is one that you and your students will be proud of now and for years to come.

A full list of secondary DramaFest guidelines and expectations can be found on pages 33-38 of the MTA Handbook.

DramaFest 2025 will be held on December 5-6, 2025.

North Regional Festival site: McComas Hall, Mississippi State University

South Regional Festival site: Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS

Registration Window

October 1-November 1

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
NAME OF SCHOOL*
PRIMARY CONTACT NAME (TEACHER / DIRECTOR)*

First NameLast Name
SCHOOL ADDRESS*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
PRIMARY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
PRIMARY CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS*
YesNo
SECONDARY CONTACT NAME (IN CASE OF EMERGENCY)*

First NameLast Name
SECONDARY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
NORTH DRAMAFESTSOUTH DRAMAFEST
COMPETING SCHOOLOBSERVING SCHOOL

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The collection of demographic information from high schools that participate in the MTA Drama Festivals, as required by the Mississippi Arts Commission, allows for comprehensive grant applications.

This information helps MTA gain insights into the diversity of student participants, facilitating inclusive strategic programming and targeted outreach efforts to ensure equal opportunities and representation within the arts.

This information is voluntary to provide and is only shared with the MTA staff for statistical use.
Total Number of Students Registered*
- White/Caucasian
- Black/African American
- Hispanic/Latino
- Asian
- Native American/Alaskan Native
- Pacific Islander/Hawaiian Native

DECLARATION OF RIGHTS AND ROYALTIES

DECLARE YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATION TO YOUR PRODUCTION
In order to comply with copyright laws, participating organizations must pay the necessary performance rights to the copyright holder prior to performing a work. Review the rights information in the script, determine the licensing entity, and secure permission to perform.

In addition to performance rights, companies planning to make cuts or alterations to the script must receive written confirmation that the rights-holder and the playwright permit your proposed changes.

There are certain circumstances under which companies do not have to secure licensing rights. Typically, these occur if the playwright is a member of the producing company or if work is in the Public Domain.

Companies are also responsible for obtaining appropriate permission to use published music, sound, and other forms of art (including but not limited to visual and photographic art [including still photos, movies, and videos]).
We are submitting copies of our license and, if applicable, permission to cut / alter the script.We are producing an original work by a member or friend of our company. Our rights to this production are guaranteed by our relationship with the playwright, and we acknowledge that we are not submitting copies of a license or permission to cut / alter the script.We are producing a work that is in the Public Domain and do not have an obligation to secure licensing rights. We acknowledge that we are not submitting copies of a license or permission to cut / alter the script.

PROOF OF RIGHTS AND ROYALTIES

SUBMIT PROOF OF PERMISSION FOR YOUR PRODUCTION
Each performing group is responsible for obtaining permission to perform and cut/alter (if applicable) the script they are presenting.

Each group is also responsible for obtaining permission to use ALL media (still, video, and audio) used in the production.

Provide proof of the following rights below.
Please set the filename of each document you submit to [name of school]-[name of festival]-[name of document].

Examples:
- CentralHS-South-PerformanceRights.pdf
- SmallTownHS-North-PermissionCut.pdf
Submit a copy of the signed contract with the licensing company as proof of your performance rights and royalty payment.*

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PDFs are strongly preferred. Cancelof
If applicable, submit written proof of permission to cut or alter the script.

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PDFs are strongly preferred. Cancelof
I have not cut nor made alterations to the script.
If applicable, submit written proof of permission to use published music, sound, and/or other forms of art.

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PDFs are strongly recommended. Cancelof
I am not using published music, sound, and / or other forms of art that require proof of permission.
ATTESTATIONS

By submitting your digital signature below, you attest that the information you have submitted on this page is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge.
Our organization has secured performance rights and paid royalties for this production to the appropriate licensing agency, has received permission to cut the script, and has provided appropriate documentation of said permissions (OR has otherwise acknowledged that we are not obligated to submit such evidence).
Our organization has obtained all necessary music rights, and rights for art, photographic (still, movie, video), visual, and any other that may be utilized in the production that are not in the public domain, and have provided appropriate documentation of said permissions.
Our organization holds MTA, its agents, employees, and subcontractors harmless and free from all financial responsibilities connected with the production and the acquisition of rights.
I ATTEST THAT THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE.*

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REGISTRATION PAYMENT INFORMATION
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COMPETING SCHOOL - FESTIVAL REGISTRATION
Schools attending with an entry into the one-act festival are considered COMPETING SCHOOLS

$100.00



OBSERVING SCHOOL - FESTIVAL REGISTRATION
Schools attending without an entry in the one-act festival are considered OBSERVING SCHOOLS

$ Free



STUDENT REGISTRATION
$15.00 Quantity



CHAPERONE
Schools receive one free chaperone (including the director) per five students.

$ Free Quantity



ADDITIONAL ADULT OBSERVERS
Adult observers or chaperones in addition to the included *free* chaperones should purchase an observers pass.

$10.00 Quantity



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Mississippi High School DramaFest 2025 Registration

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

ENTRY INFORMATION

DECLARATION OF RIGHTS AND ROYALTIES

PROOF OF RIGHTS AND ROYALTIES

ATTESTATIONS

FESTIVAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

REGISTRATION PAYMENT INFORMATION

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