Enrollment is open to any public, private, charter, or parochial Pennsylvania high school (grades 9-12 participants only) within a 25 mile radius of City Hall, Philadelphia.
Learn moreAdjudicators must be theater professionals, graduate students pursuing a Theatre Arts degree (either performing or technical), community members with theatre experience, or current/former theatre educators, that are currently unaffiliated with a participating school.
Learn moreThrough grants and free workshops, the Philadelphia Independence Awards provides opportunities to help local high schools grow their theater programs.
Learn moreActing awards include lead, supporting and featured actor and actresses. Additionally, there are awards for small and large ensembles.
Male and female vocalists are recognized as are student orchestras.
There are dance awards for solo and ensemble dancers.
Technical theater awards are given for sound, light, stage management, makeup, costumes, scenic design and effects.
Specialty awards include song, production, leadership and marketing.
Each year we honor one theater educator that has made an impact on their students lives.