The DPAC Rising Star Awards FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to participate in The DPAC Rising Star Awards?
Through the generosity of our sponsors, the TDRSA awards are run at no cost to those who apply and participate.
What awards categories will be recognized during The DPAC Rising Star Awards ceremony?
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Dancer
- Best Ensemble
- Best Musical
- The DPAC Shining Star
- Best Costume Design
- Best Student Orchestra
- Best Set Design
- Best Choreography
- Best Lighting Design
More information on each award is detailed in the TDRSA Handbook.
What locations are eligible for The DPAC Rising Star Awards?
High schools and students in Central North Carolina are invited to participate. Schools and students in the following counties are eligible to participate: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Vance, Wake, Warren and Yadkin.
If you would like to inquire about the inclusion of your county, please contact Director of Community Engagement, Megan Rindoks, at mrindoks@dpacnc.com.
How are students and schools adjudicated?
A qualified panel of adjudicators will review musicals and student applications using a 0-10 scoring model that is detailed in the TDRSA Handbook.
