JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL
JANUARY 16-18, 2026
ATLANTA, GA
Ages 8 -18
JTF brings together student musical theater troupes from all over the world for a weekend of musical theater mayhem and madness. Each troupe performs fifteen minutes from a Broadway Junior®️ show for adjudication by a panel of musical theater experts. The weekend also features professional development for teachers, workshops for students and parents, a New Works Showcase featuring new musical adaptations soon to be released and concludes with a grand finale concert headlined by Broadway’s best!
Encore Ensemble will also participate in community events such as parades, holiday concerts, and other events.
HOW IT WORKS!
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Audition in May for GUYS AND DOLLS JR.
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If cast, you can participate in the Summer Fundraiser Show DARE TO DREAM JR.
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Rehearsals for the FULL PRODUCTION of Guys and Dolls Jr. will begin in August. This will run as a normal Center Stage production.
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After the show closes we begin our JTF rehearsals to work specifically on our 15 minute piece for adjudication.
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GO TO JTF IN JANUARY!
*Please read through all commitments below before submitting your audition!*
AUDITIONS
Video Auditions for Guys and Dolls Jr. are due May 11th by 7:00pm
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Students should sing 32 bars of a song in the style of the show, but not from the show.
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You should include your name, age, height, and song you are performing before your song.
CALL BACKS
Saturday, May 17th 9am-1pm
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Students called back should be prepared to dance, sing, and read scenes from the show.
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Call back information will be available soon!
SHOW REHEARSALS
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:15-8:45pm*
SHOW DATES
November 21st & 22nd*
JTF REHEARSALS
December 2,4,9,11,16,18, January 6,8
6:00-8:00pm* (only 2 absences allowed)
January 10th 9:00-5:00pm* MANDATORY
January 14th 6:00-8:00pm* MANDATORY
(Parent Performance @ 7:30pm)
*PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES FOR REHEARSALS ARE FINAL, BUT TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
*SHOW DATES ARE PENDING APPROVAL FROM GENERATIONS*
PROGRAM COSTS
$300 due at casting (Show Tuition)
$500 per student plus any family tickets ($350 per ticket) are due October 1st.
Additional Costs for the competition will include
Travel, Hotel, Food, Team Jacket ($65)
HOTEL INFO
Hyatt Place Atlanta Galleria
$125 per night, plus taxes and fees
Everyone will stay at the same hotel
TRAVEL
You are responsible to organize travel on your own.
You MUST be at the competition venue on Friday (we don't receive our time until much closer to the event). MOST travel on Thursday and return home on Monday. 9th-12th grade students are allowed to travel without their parents under the supervision of Mr. James & Ms. Anna, or another chaperoning parent, to ensure the safety of their arrival and departure.
FUNDRAISERS
All money fundraised through Center Stage will go toward the October 1st payment first, followed by food for competition weekend.
Summer Fundraiser Show DARE TO DREAM JR.
Performances August 1st-3rd
Rehearsals will be decided after JTF is cast and we will work with summer conflicts to put a rehearsal schedule together!
*Only students who participate in the show will receive an equal
portion of the Net Profit.
September Calendar
Students will collect money from friends and family to fill their calendar to help cover costs of their ticket.
1-2 Parents Night Out!
These will be organized by the JTF parent team.
FAQ
What are the ages for JTF?
Students 8-18
Where is it located?
Atlanta, GA
Will my child miss school?
Yes, 1-2 days depending on when you decide to travel. We typically travel on Thursday (some wait until after school), so they only miss Friday. The travel day home on Monday is a day off from school already,
Where does the festival take place?
Cobb Galleria & Waverly Hotel