Butler Arts Awards – Educator Information Page
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Butler Arts Awards - Educator Page

Everything you need to register, participate, and guide your students through Indiana’s first High School Musical Theatre Awards program. This page is updated throughout the season!

Highlights

Eligible Productions
Lead Role Nominations
Production Crew Award

What shows are eligible to participate in the Butler Arts Awards?

Full-length musicals that are approved by the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (Jimmy’s) are eligible. Broadway Junior, KIDS, and TYA shows are not eligible.

Outstanding Lead Actor & Actress Nominations

Each school may submit up to 2 nominees (1 Actor, 1 Actress) based on the Jimmy’s Qualifying Roles list before your show opens. At the conclusion of your production, you must submit a recording of your nominee(s) performing in their nominated role. All submissions will be viewed by an adjudicator panel, and of the submissions 12 students (6 Actor nominees, 6 Actress nominees) will be invited to the Butler Arts Awards Tech Week.

Outstanding Student Production Crew Award

One school will be awarded the Outstanding Student Production Crew Award. This award will be adjudicated by a separate group of adjudicators with production expertise. If you would like your school to be considered for this award, self-identify on your registration from. To qualify for the award, your crew must be at least 75% students (3:1 ratio of students to adults).

Registration Form

Registration for the 2026-2027 Butler Arts Awards is now LIVE! If your school is interested in participating, please fill out the registration form here! Registration is open from May 1- August 3, 2026.

Resources

Overview Packet

Program summary for sharing.

Information Packet for Educators

Rules, dates, and procedures for participating high school educators/directors.

Qualifying Productions

Full list of productions that qualify for the Butler Arts Awards.

Info Session Recording

January 22nd virtual info session recording.

Instagram

Follow the Butler Arts Awards Instagram to stay up to date!

Butler Arts Awards Page

Check out the public Butler Arts Awards webpage.

Butler Arts Awards Information Packet
The 2026-2027 Butler Arts Awards Information Packet is designed to give teachers an overview of the program, rules and regulations, and adjudication procedures.
Questions?