2025-26 Jerry Awards Application

2025 - 2026 Jerry Awards Application
Welcome to the 2025-26 Jerry Awards!

Every program that participates will receive nominations and condensed, but still high-quality, written feedback. The fee this year is $300.

Some things to note for this year:

1. We will continue to accept up to 10 shows on the same weekend.

Applications submitted after we hit the 10 will be accepted as we can assign reviewers.

We will take double-show weekends into account.

It has become increasingly difficult to secure reviewers for all the shows on the VERY busy weekends.

2. As of 2024 The Jerrys NO LONGER review summer productions.

The summer months are when we are able to look at our process, forms and any changes/adjustments we need to make for the program.

Any questions or feedback on these changes please do not hesitate to reach out to our Jerry Awards Team!
Application Process:
1. Complete and submit this form.
  - You can save as you go if you can't complete it in one sitting.
  - PLEASE FILL OUT THE ENTIRE FORM REGUARDLESS OF REQUIRED STATUS OF THE QUESTION - Some may say they are not required but they are, it's like this for programs who need to submit matirials to be edited later.
1. Upon submitting you will be redirected to pay the $300 application fee.
  - There is a "pay later" option.
If there are any issues with payments please reach out to the Jerry Awards team.

Application Deadlines*:
- October 13, 2025: For ALL SHOWS this season. Shows taking place before this deadline should submit matirials ASAP.
- Final weekend of Jerry Eligible Shows is May 1st through 3rd
We know there are A LOT of questions. Thank you for taking the time to answer them all. Reviewers will see a copy of this application before attending your production.

This is your opportunity to tell reviewers who is involved, what your budget is, and overall what it's like to put on a musical at your school.

*Applications submitted after these deadlines are subject to program manager’s approval.

**Shows that open the first weekend in May and run for two weekends are eligible. Reviewers will ONLY attend the first weekend of the run.

How the Program Works:

All high schools and community theater programs** are eligible to participate in the Jerrys as long as the cast is 75% high school aged performers and do not participate in other statewide high school theater programs. Submitted musicals are reviewed by a team of two or three reviewers. The production is reviewed based on a pre-determined rubric. Each reviewer submits their comments and feedback then they are compiled and sent to the school to distribute and share as they wish. In May, Overture Center announces the Jerry Awards recipients based on nominations. As the program recognizes and honors excellence, multiple award recipients are selected in each category. Awards are distributed during an annual awards show that features performances by outstanding musical and performers. **Outstanding Lead Performers from a community theater production are not elegible to audition for the Jimmy Awards per Jimmy award rules and regulations.
School & Contact Information:
Teacher/Director Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary liaison between Overture Center and your school's community.
- Provide Overture Center with digital production photographs for use at the final awards show.
- Distribute updates and information related to the Jerrys program to your students and community.
- Respond to correspondence from Overture Center in a timely manner.
- Be responsible for making production sheet music available to Overture Center, if requested.
- Prepare students, if selected, to perform in the awards show.
School Contact Name

First NameLast Name
School Contact e-mail Address:*
Contact's School Phone Number:*
Contact's School Cell Number:*
Only used for emergencies
Secondary School Contact Name: (if you have another team member you would like to receive information)

First NameLast Name
Secondary School Contact e-mail Address:
Secondary Contact's School Phone Number:
Secondary Contact's School Cell Number:
Only used for emergencies
School Name*
School Street Address:*
City:*
State:*
Zip:*
Please share a copy of your school or program logo if you have it available

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Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Date
County your school is in:*
We use county information for grants & funding
Student & Parent Liaison Information:
Student Liaison Responsibilities:
- Act as a liaison between Overture Center and fellow students
- Distribute information to fellow students
- Assist the Teacher/Director with collecting student information needed for the Jerry Awards
- Attend informational meetings held at Overture Center during the year, if requested
Parent Liaison Responsibilities:
- Act as a liaison between Overture Center and the community
- Distribute information regarding the Jerrys program and awards show to fellow parents
- Attend informational meetings held at Overture Center during the year, if requested
Student Liaison First Name
Student Liaison Last Name
Student Liaison e-mail Address:
Parent Liaison First Name
Parent Liaison Last Name
Parent Liaison e-mail Address:

Information For Reviewers

This section is useful to reviewers who may not be familiar with your school's past productions, or any challenges a musical (or this one in particular) presents. Reviewers are particularly interested in knowing why this particular musical was selected.
Why would you like to be a part of the Jerrys?
How will you use the feedback and nominations from the reviewers?
Please select the statement that applies to you:

I share the full written feedback document with my students.I share pieces of the feedback with my students.I do not share any feedback directly with the students.Other
Provide a brief overview of your school's production history (past 4 years):
Explain why you selected this year's musical. Include any special conditions or challenges specific to this production.
Explain any challenges related to producing a musical at your school.
Is there anything else you would like to inform the reviewers who will attend your production?

	Percentage
Production Rights
Director
Music Director
Orchestra/Band Conductor
Choreographer
Stage Management
Technical Director
Scenic Designer
Lighting Designer
Costume Designer
Sound Designer
Band/Orchestra Musicians
Facility Rental
Set & Prop Construction/Rental
Lighting Equipment
Sound Equipment
Costume Construction/Rental
Marketing/Publicity
Rehearsal Accompanist
Other Production Team Members
Jerry Awards Application Fee

	Percentage
School Budget Allocation
Ticket Sales
Playbill Advertising
Community Support
Student Fundraising
Grants

	Percentage
Set Built
Costumes Built
Set Rented/Borrowed
Costumes Rented/Borrowed

By checking below I certify that:*

My school is eligible to participateI understand the application deadlinesI agree to the program Rules and Guidelines (as outlined on the website)I will be the primary contact person for my schoolI agree to the Teacher/Director ResponsibilitiesThe information in this application is correct to the best of my knowledgeI grant Overture Center for the Arts, Including its employees, representatives, and agents, the right to use photos I provide from my production, and photos of my students at the Jerry Awards Show, and I hereby consent to such useI further grant Overture Center for the Arts, including its employees, representatives, and agents, the right to publish, broadcast, and/or otherwise utilize any such photographs, with or without restriction, including for advertising and trade purposes
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2025 - 2026 Jerry Awards Application

Welcome to the 2025-26 Jerry Awards!

How the Program Works:

School & Contact Information:

Student & Parent Liaison Information:

Show Information & Performance Dates

Productions eligible for double cast status:

Performance Information:

Information For Reviewers

School & Budget Information:

Production Staff Information