What is JTF?
Junior Theatre Festival brings together student musical theater troupes from all over the world for a weekend of musical theater mayhem and madness. The weekend is full of theatre troupe performances, workshops, showcases, awards and FUN with like-minded people from all across the globe!
JTF is the LARGEST student theatre festival in the country.
The NTPA JTF troupes will travel and perform at both JTF Atlanta in January 2027 and JTF West in February 2027
When
JTF Atlanta: January 15-17, 2027
Rehearses – Mondays, 6:00-9:00 PM (Starting September 14)
JTF West: February 5-7, 2027
Rehearses – Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 PM (Starting September 16)
ATLANTA: Performers will need to arrive in Atlanta on Thursday, January 14 and they will depart on Monday, January 18, 2027.
WEST: Performers will need to arrive in Sacramento on Thursday, February 4 and they will depart on Monday, February 8, 2027.
Audition Information
WEST Grades: 4-12
This year’s audition is a 2-part process. All auditioners must complete both parts of the audition to be considered.
Part 1: VOCAL VIDEO AUDITION
Due August 5, 2026 by Midnight
A one-minute video of your song of choice from any musical or Disney film
PART 2: DANCE/VOCAL CALLBACKS
Wednesday, August 12, 5:30-9:30 PM – Willow Bend Center of the Arts
Auditioners must be at the dance audition for the entire call time.
What to wear: In professional dance calls, it is best to dress in a way that best suits the production and dance style. For this dance call we request that you wear the following:
- SHOES: Character Heel/Jazz Shoes/Jazz Boot
- Form Fitting leotard/dress/skirt with tights/leggings/jazz pants combo OR movement pants and an athletic top with appropriate shoes
- No need to go and purchase anything but students should get into this habit for professional dance calls.