Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) uses the OpenWater Platform as its online portal for managing awards, virtual performances, submissions, and Thespy entries.

 

What You Can Do on EdTA OpenWater

• Submit Thespys: Upload virtual audition videos, complete performance registrations, and pay entry fees (such as chapter-specific or national showcase submissions).

• Manage Applications: Apply for awards, grants, or leadership opportunities like EdTA advisory committees.

• College Auditions: Access specialized portal links for theater college auditions and digital reviews.

 

Key Submission Guidelines

• File Limits: Direct video uploads to OpenWater are typically restricted to 25MB, so larger video files should be unlisted and linked via YouTube.

• Accounts: You must log in using your registered EdTA member or chapter profile credentials. 

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Using YouTube for Larger Videos

1. Make sure the file is open to anyone with the link.

2. Instructions on "How to create a new YouTube channel" are here. 

3. Instructions on "How to upload videos to YouTube" are here. 

4. Information about video privacy settings is here.

**Making a video unlisted means that only people who have the link to the video can view it. ​