2027 KPA Bradley Awards | School Participation Application

School Participation Application

2027 KPA Bradley Awards
DUE: FRIDAY AUGUST 28, 2026 by 11:59 PM ET.
Please ensure you have carefully and thoroughly reviewed all participation and eligibility requirements, the School Participation Handbook, and the 2027 timeline on our website (CLICK HERE to open new tab), prior to completing this application. Email any questions to bainfo@kentuckyperformingarts.org.
PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must be a Public/Private High School located in any Kentucky county or the following Indiana counties: Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, and Washington.
- Schools must produce a full-length musical that fits the NHSMTA®'s definition of an "Approved Musical." Carefully review the content of the "Qualifying Shows and Roles" page of The National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA)/The Jimmy Awards® website (CLICK HERE to open new tab) for more information about approved musicals, including the hyperlinks listed at the bottom of the page.
- All school's must attain proper production and musical rights from the appropriate licensing firm (MTI, Concord Theatricals, TRW, etc.,) to participate in The KPA Bradley Awards/Jimmy Awards®.
- Productions must take place between Thursday, October 29, 2026 - Sunday, April 25, 2027.
- There must be more than one performance of the production.
- Schools participating in The KPA Bradley Awards may not participate in another NHSMTA® Regional Awards Program.
- Schools participating in The KPA Bradley Awards are required to pay a participation fee of $150.
- Schools participating in The KPA Bradley Awards are required to nominate two (2) primary and two (2) alternate nominees to the Showcase Ensemble. The two (2) students from each school, recognized as part of the final Showcase Ensemble, will represent their school by performing in the opening and closing medleys at the awards ceremony.
- ALL participating schools must attend the awards ceremony on Sunday, May 30, 2027, to celebrate and support all nominees, winners, and performers (Showcase Ensemble, Leading Role nominees, and nominated casts for Best Overall Musical Production).
- All participating schools are required to purchase at least 25 tickets to attend the awards ceremony.
- All primary contacts from each participating school must complete a post-program evaluation survey on behalf of their school.
School Information
Name of individual completing application

First NameLast Name
Your Email Address
example@example.com
Your Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Your position at your high school
High School Name
High School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
School Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Which best describes your high school?
County of school (not country - please do not list USA)
State of school
The KPA Bradley Awards requests information about each school's principal and superintendent so we may notify these people of your school's participation if you are selected.
School Principal's Name

First NameLast Name
Principal's Email Address
example@example.com
Superintendent's Name (or other senior school official, if applicable)

First NameLast Name
Superintendent's Email Address (please skip this question if you do not know this information)
example@example.com
School Fall Break Dates
School Winter Break Dates
School Spring Break Dates
School/State-wide Testing Dates
Anticipated School Graduation Ceremony Date
Website/Social Media Handles
Website(s) for school and/or school theatre program (if you have one)
Facebook URL(s) for school and/or school theatre program (if you have one)
Instagram URL(s)/handle(s) for school and/or school theatre program (if you have one)
School Representative Information

If the primary or secondary contact is also the person completing this form, you may be entering information below that you already entered earlier in the form.
Name of School's Primary Contact for KPA Bradley Awards

First NameLast Name
Primary Contact's Position at School
Primary Contact's Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Primary Contact's Email Address
example@example.com
Primary Contact's Personal Pronouns (examples: he/him; she/her; they/them; etc.)
Name of School's Secondary Contact for KPA Bradley Awards

First NameLast Name
Secondary Contact's Position at School
Secondary Contact's Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Secondary Contact's Email Address
example@example.com
Secondary Contact's Personal Pronouns (examples: he/him; she/her; they/them; etc.)
Finance Contact Information

All participating schools will need to provide a W9 and the contact information for the person in charge of handling the finances for the account that will be invoiced for the 2027 KPA Bradley Awards Participation Fee and Ticketing Purchase for the Awards Ceremony.
Name of Finance Contact

First NameLast Name
Finance Contact's Position at School or Organization
Finance Contact's Email Address
example@example.com
Copy of School/District/Organization's W9

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Production Information
Please ensure you have reviewed the KPA Bradley Awards Participant Handbook as well as the Jimmy Awards Qualifying Shows and Roles webpage for eligibility requirements.
Title of the Musical to be Adjudicated for the 2027 KPA Bradley Awards (as listed in your licensing agreement).
Will you be performing the school edition?
Estimated run time; please specify whether there will be an intermission and include intermission duration in the estimated run time.
Do you plan on double-casting any and/or all of the roles in your production?
Estimated number of cast members
Estimated number of crew members
Please describe anticipated participation (if any) from students at other schools in your cast or crew. Examples: you are a single-gender high school whose cast will include students from another school; you invite students from your local middle school to be in the chorus, etc.
Production Schedule

Please indicate all scheduled performance dates and showtimes for your production below. All participating schools must have at least two scheduled performances featuring the same cast in order to be eligible for adjudication and participation in the KPA Bradley Awards.
Please indicate the time zone in which your scheduled performances will take place.
Performance #1

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Performance #2

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Performance #3

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Performance #4

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Performance #5

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Performance #6

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Performance #7

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Performance #8

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Performance #9

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Performance #10

MonthDayYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Performance Venue Information
Name of Performance Venue
Performance Venue Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Licensing Information

Please ensure you have confirmed your production's eligibility as described in the School Participation Handbook.
Which licensing company owns the production rights?
Have you secured the production rights?
Copy of Licensing Agreement

If you do not yet have a copy of your licensing agreement, please answer the questions below.
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When do you expect to have your licensing agreement confirmed?
If available, please enter the list of characters/roles in your production. Please also make note if you intend to double-cast any characters and/or split performance tracks/roles.
Additional Production and Program Information
What is the estimated total expense budget for your musical?
Please list all expected sources of revenue for your musical (ticket sales; fundraiser; program advertisements; funds from school budget, etc.). You do not need to include estimated revenue amounts; just revenue sources.
Does your school have a booster club or other parent-led group that fundraises for you school's theatre program?
Please choose the response(s) that most accurately describe(s) the educator(s) directing/producing your school's musical:

Other
Does your school offer a performing arts magnet/major program?
Is your school a Title One school?
What percentage of your school's students qualify for free/reduced lunch? If you are not able to access this information, list "N/A."
Please select any positions you anticipate will be held by current students at your school:

Other
Please select any positions you anticipate will be held by educators who teach at your school:

Other
Please select any positions you anticipate you will hire/pay someone outside of your school for:

Other
Please select any positions you anticipate will be filled by a non-paid volunteer who is not a student or educator at your school:

Other
Please describe how you will acquire costumes and sets for your musical. Examples: "we are renting our costumes"; "students are asked to provide their costumes from their wardrobes or local thrift shops"; "a team of students from our visual art department will build our set."
Please describe the amount and level of performing arts and/or technical theater classes offered during instructional time at your school (not extra-curricular activities). Examples: "We offer one drama class and two choir options; we do not have a dance class."
Please describe the amount and level of performing arts and/or technical theater extra-curricular actives offered at your school. Example: "We have a drama club and a design club."
Please describe any statewide, regional, or national theatre competitions, showcases, and/or festivals your school participates in (i.e. Kentucky Theatre Association, Kentucky Thespians, etc.)
Why did you choose this musical?
What do you hope your students and/or your school will gain from participating in The KPA Bradley Awards?
What is your theatre program's greatest asset (other than your students), and what is its greatest area for opportunity/improvement?
Is there anything else you would like to tell us as we consider your application?
Thank you for your interest in The KPA Bradley Awards! Once you have completed your application, please click the "Submit" button below.

All applicants will learn whether their school has been invited to participate in this year's KPA Bradley Awards no later than Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Schools invited to participate will need to confirm their participation with KPA no later than Friday, September 18, 2026.

Thank you for all you do to support and empower our region's young artists!
DUE: FRIDAY AUGUST 28, 2026 by 11:59 PM ET.
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School Participation Application

DUE: FRIDAY AUGUST 28, 2026 by 11:59 PM ET.

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

School Information

Website/Social Media Handles

School Representative Information

Finance Contact Information

Production Information

Production Schedule

Performance Venue Information

Licensing Information

Additional Production and Program Information

DUE: FRIDAY AUGUST 28, 2026 by 11:59 PM ET.