2025 NNMC Dates to Note
Registration and Preliminaries
Registration for the 2025 NNMC closed on January 13, 2025, with the Preliminary round of the competition taking place via video auditions. Adjudicators have reviewed all video submissions and notified the finalists selected to perform at the Regional Finals.
Coaching Workshop and Dress Rehearsals
These preparation sessions are mandatory for all finalists of the Next Narrative Monologue Competition. Held in person and on site at Seattle Rep, they will provide one-on-one support from various different Teaching Artists who will help bring out your best monologue performance. These sessions are acting, public speaking, and performance masterclasses that will build your skills beyond the competition itself in addition to preparing you to compete.
Coaching Workshop:
- Saturday, February 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Dress Rehearsals:
- Wednesday, March 12, 5 - 10 p.m.
- Thursday, March 13, 5 - 10 p.m.
Competition Dates
Attending all coaching sessions, dress rehearsals, and regional finals is required for participation.
- Seattle Regional Finals: Friday, March 14, 2025, 7 -10 p.m. at Seattle Rep
- National Finals: Saturday, May 3 - Sunday, May 4, 2025 at The Apollo Theater in New York City