Performance & Event Entry

The NSSOTA Performance Department is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 MainStage Production Schedule.
Performances are available for all students in the School of Music, School of Theatre, and School of Visual Arts.

SOUTHLAKE STUDENTS: We welcome you to participate in all of our Performances and Events held at our Argyle Campus.

Please email our Performance Coordinator at [email protected] for details.

MainStage Production: How to Train Your Dragon, JR.
- Tuesday, July 28 – Auditions
- Wednesday, July 29 – Callbacks
- Friday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Sept. 27 – Performances

Production: The Sound of the Wild Horse
- Friday, July 31-Saturday, Aug. 1 – Performances
- TICKETS
Freestyle Contest
- Monday, Aug. 24 – Registration Opens
- Friday, Sept. 25 – Registration Deadline
- Friday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Oct. 11 – Performances
MainStage Production: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, JR.
- Monday, Sept. 28 – Auditions
- Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Callbacks
- Friday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Nov. 22 – Performances
Winter Showcase
- Monday, Oct. 12 – Registration Opens
- Friday, Nov. 20 – Registration Deadline
- Friday, Dec. 4-Sunday, Dec. 6 – Performances
- Friday, Dec. 11-Sunday, Dec. 13 – Performances
Winter Art Competition & Gallery
- Monday, Oct. 12 – Registration Opens
- Monday, Nov. 16 – Registration Deadline
- Tuesday, Dec. 1- Thursday, Dec. 31 – Gallery Open
- Saturday, Dec. 19 – Awards Ceremony
North Texas’ Got Talent
- Monday, Nov. 2 – Submissions Open
- Sunday, Feb. 7 – Submissions Due
- Sunday, March 28 – Event Held at Marty B’s

Valentine’s Cabaret
- Monday, Jan. 4 – Registration Opens
- Monday, Feb. 1 – Registration Deadline
- Sunday, Feb. 14 – Performances
MainStage Production: Into the Woods, JR.
- Monday, Jan. 4 – Auditions
- Tuesday, Jan. 5 – Callbacks
- Friday, Feb. 26-Sunday, Feb. 28 – Performances
Solo Contest
- Monday, Feb. 15 – Registration Opens
- Tuesday, March 30 – Registration Deadline
- Friday, April 9-Sunday, April 11 – Performances
MainStage Production: Come From Away (A New Adult Theatre Production)
- Monday, March 1 – Auditions
- Tuesday, March 2- Callbacks
- Friday, April 30-Sunday, May 2 – Performances
Premier Showcase
- Monday, March 22 – Registration Opens
- Friday, April 30 – Registration Deadline
- Friday, May 14-Sunday, May 16 – Performances
- Friday, May 21-Sunday, May 23 – Performances
Spring Art Competition & Gallery
- Monday, March 22 – Registration Opens
- Monday, April 19 – Registration Deadline
- Saturday, May 1-Monday, May 31 – Gallery Open
- Saturday, May 29 – Awards Ceremony

Performance & Event Details

NSSOTA classifies performances on a three tier system: NSSOTA provides studio-wide Tier 2 and Tier 3 performances. Tier 1 performances may also be hosted by NSSOTA instructors at NSSOTA. All students are encouraged to perform at least once in the calendar year for the sake of developing their performance skills.

● Tier 1 Performance: Students perform in a studio performance, community event, charity event, church service, or in front of friends and family at home, etc. These performances are typically informal and demonstrate student progress to develop their performance skills. Memorization is encouraged for this performance tier.

● Tier 2 Performance: Students perform in a formal recital showcase or production. Memorization and a polished performance is expected for this performance tier.

● Tier 3 Performance: Students perform in an adjudicated festival or competition. In this setting, they receive positive critiques and a rating, along with an award based upon their rating. Memorization is required at this performance tier.