Adjudication: Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Growth
The Objective of Adjudication
At the heart of the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards is the belief that feedback fuels growth. Our adjudication process isn’t just about selecting winners—it’s about celebrating student achievement, encouraging artistry, and strengthening the educational impact of musical theatre across Georgia.
Every adjudicator helps students see what’s working, what’s growing, and what’s possible—transforming each production into a learning experience that builds confidence, skill, and storytelling craft.
The goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress, reflection, and a shared love for
the art of storytelling.
Adjudication Criteria
Adjudicators assess how well each production demonstrates the foundational elements of strong storytelling across all evaluated categories—elements that are achievable by every program, regardless of budget. While available resources and funding may influence the depth or level of execution, they do not change the core expectations.
Each musical is evaluated on how effectively it meets these criteria within its own context, encouraging schools to produce their strongest work using the tools and support they have, while recognizing when additional resources allow for enhanced detail or complexity.
Becoming a Shuler Adjudicator
Do you love musical theatre and want to inspire the next generation of artists? Becoming a Shuler adjudicator is one of the most rewarding ways to give back.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome theatre professionals, educators, and experienced artists from across Georgia who share our commitment to arts education and fair, constructive evaluation.
Requirements:
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Experience: Background in theatre, education, performance, or technical production
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Commitment: Ability to attend 3-5 high school productions during the adjudication season (October–March)
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Training: Completion of required Adjudicator Training (video modules and in-person sessions)
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No Conflicts of Interest: No direct link as contracted employee, parent, etc. to a participating school
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Professionalism: Dedication to equity, integrity, and constructive feedback that nurtures growth