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  • About EMACT
    • Board of Directors
    • Accountability in Community Theater
    • Bylaws
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Join or Renew
    • Grants
    • Member Directory
  • EMACT News
  • Upcoming Events
  • DASH Program
    • DASH FAQ
    • DASH Application and Forms
    • DASH Consultants
    • DASH Categories
  • DASH Nominees & Winners
    • Lifetime Achievement Awards
    • 2023 - 2024 DASH Nominees and Winners
    • 2022 - 2023 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • GALA Photos 2023
    • 2021-2022 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • GALA Photos 2022
    • 2021-22 DASH Consultants' Choice Winners
    • 2020-21 DASH Consultants' Choice Winners
    • 2019 - 2020 DASH Outstanding Achievement
    • 2018 - 2019 DASH Nominees and Winners
    • 2017 - 2018 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • 2018 DASH Gallery
      • 2018 DASH Candids Gallery
    • 2016 - 2017 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • 2017 DASH Gala Gallery
    • 2015 - 2016 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • 2016 DASH Gala Gallery
    • 2014 - 2015 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • 2015 DASH Gala Gallery
    • 2013-2014 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • 2014 DASH Gala Gallery
    • 2012-2013 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2011-2012 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2010-2011 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2009-2010 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2008-2009 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2007-2008 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2006-2007 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2005-2006 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2004-2005 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2003-2004 DASH Nominees and Awards
  • EMACT Festival 2024
    • Festival FAQs
    • Past Festival Nominees and Winners
    • EMACT Festival History
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Multi-Racial Perspectives on the Changing Face of Theatre
  • Coronavirus Resources
  • Theatre Resources
    • Theatre Links
    • Careers and Degrees in Performing Arts
    • EMACT Sexual Harassment Policy
  • Donate
  • Socials
  • Join Our Email List!
  • Calendar of Events
  • DASH Gala Tickets
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What is DASH?

DASH (Distinguished Achievement and Special Honors) is a year-end awards program sponsored by EMACT as a way of recognizing outstanding performance and production values as displayed by its member groups during the theater season.
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  • The DASH 'year' runs from July 1 - June 30.
  • EMACT member groups submit their productions to a panel of experienced theater Consultants, two of whom (randomly assigned) will then score them in performance and design categories. Each Consultant's scoring comprises 50% of the total score in each category.
  • Consultants coordinate with the producing company to attend a performance. The producing company is required to provide each Consultant two complimentary tickets for the performance of their choice.
  • Scores tabulated at the end of the season identify the top 3-6 entries in each category as nominees for the season, which are announced in July. The top score is then awarded the "DASH" at our Annual Gala in August. 
  • Participation in the DASH program does NOT guarantee receipt of any nominations or awards. 
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