Established in 2005, Musical Theater Competitions of America (MTCA) is a three-day creative collaboration among musical theater producers, directors, costume designers, set designers and choreographers held at Fullerton College in Fullerton, California.  This annual three-day extravaganza provides a competitive yet education event for musical theater students and directors alike!

Unlike other festivals, MTCA students are allowed the use of costumes, props, microphones and blocks to enhance their storytelling capabilities during their adjudications.  Competitive categories include:

• group musical

• group composer revue

• vocal solo

• vocal duet

• monologue

• musical theater dance solo

• costume design

• hair and makeup design

• set design

All Students receive live immediate and relevant feedback that encourages growth and development.

The MTCA adjudication team is comprised of college-level theater faculty, Broadway performers and choreographers, Disney Master Class teachers, and regional theater owners. 

The festival concludes with a magical awards ceremony at Knott’s Berry Farm theme park.  Over 200 awards are handed out to the winning performers in each category.  Following the awards, students and directors enjoy a day of fun experiencing the best that Knott’s Berry Farm has to offer!

This year we will be staying at the Residence Inn by Marriott Garden Grove.  This hotel is adjacent to the Hyatt hotel where MTCA is held.  Your tuition includes a King room suite with a sleeper sofa.  Total occupancy is 4.  You have the option to upgrade to a 2 Queen bed suite for $60.  Total occupancy is 6.  There may be an additional expense for parking.  Breakfast is included with this hotel.