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International Stage Performances

During the first evening of the Kentucky United Nations Assembly, students have the opportunity to educate the rest of the conference on something that is unique to the country they are representing or that reflects the culture of that country in a meaningful way.

Delegations at KUNA who choose to do so should take care to ensure participating students understand that their performances are both a teaching tool and a resource for collaborative learning. Because this is the primary goal, it is particularly important that participants do research about their chosen performance piece and have gone to great lengths to understand respectful representations.

All performances should aim to inform and educate, bringing to light relevant cultural themes, resources, and/or current/historical issues of the nation.

Representing Countries Overview

International Stage Guidelines

  • The stage dimensions are 36ft x 8ft x 18in
  • Each performance gets two minutes per country.
  • Live animals are NOT allowed during performances.
  • Acrobatics, flips, and gymnastic stunts are NOT ALLOWED during performance due to safety concerns. This means that at no time should a performer’s legs go over their head, or be lifted over over someone’s head by another performer. This includes performers getting on one another’s shoulders or backs. If you think your performance might violate these rules, please reach out to tristin@kyymca.org to strategize how to make your performance safer.

International Stage Process

This year spots for International Stage performances will be application-based and reviewed by a panel of external experts from the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana (WAC). International Stage spots are earned solely on an application basis. The WAC will ensure that all selected acts hold educational value, are culturally relevant, demonstrate evidence of research, and are creative and original.

  • Applications are OPEN! Click here to submit yours today! 
    • Contains questions regarding educational value, research (including sources), cultural relevance, audio needs, and a performance statement.

DUE TO THE WEATHER - REGISTRATION DATES FOR INTERNATIONAL STAGE HAVE BEEN EXTENDED!!!

  • Applications are due THIS FRIDAY, February 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
  • A video showing a rough draft of the performance (at least 20 seconds) must be submitted by February 19, 2026 for your application to be complete. This can be emailed separately from your application (email to tristin@kyymca.org).
    • 20-30 seconds in length
    • "Rough Draft" of your performance
    • Show enough for us to be able to understand the written description provided in your application
  • Schools will be notified Wednesday, February 25, 2026 if they have an International Stage Spot.

Questions about Int'l Stage? Email Tristin Black at tristin@kyymca.org.

Looking for inspiration? Check out past International Stage Performances below:

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