Junior Theater Festival (JTF)
2023 PERFORMING TEAM
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Jr
ADJUDICATORS:
HONORS:
PRODUCTION TEAM:
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Director - Deanne Stokes
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Music Director - Lisa Heili
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Co-Choreographer / Producer - Karen Rohrer
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Co-Choreographer - Madde Gilmore
2023 JTF PERFORMING TEAM
DIRECTING TEAM
Deanne Stokes, Director
Lisa Heili, Music Director
Karen Rohrer, Co-Choreographer and Producer
Madde Gilmore, Co-Choreographer
STUDENT TEAM MEMBERS
Auditions open to experienced actors, ages 10-18, who have previously appeared onstage in at least one (and preferably several) JR level Treehouse Theater local musicals. Tech students are also welcome to attend as there is a festival track just for them!
AUDITIONS
SUNDAY, June 12, 6-8:30 pm
SUNDAY, June 24, 6-8:30 pm
More dates, if needed
WHAT TO PREPARE for Auditions
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Memorize a one-minute
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SOLO that highlights your vocal range (with accompaniment)
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MONOLOGUE that highlights a range of expression
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Wear nice, comfy clothes and be ready to MOVE with the Choreographer
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Bring jazz shoes, a water bottle, and a positive attitude
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WHAT IS THE JUNIOR THEATER FESTIVAL -- "JTF"?
Team-focused experience for 20-30 student performers, ages 10-18, to prepare for and attend this national festival in Atlanta, GA, each January. Primary goals are personal growth and enrichment for each student while developing a 15-minute, team-focused "mini musical" showcase for a competitive national environment with adjudication by performing arts professionals.
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Annual convention of 6,500+ people from across the USA, gathered to celebrate music theater
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Long weekend filled with energy, fun, judging, performances & workshops
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Opportunity to see what other theater companies are performing and how you compare
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Chance to bond with actors from THT and an opportunity to meet other kids who love theater
WHO CAN ATTEND JTF?
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Boys and girls, ages 10-18, who must audition
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Production Team members
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Adult Chaperones ** mandatory for team members ages 10-12
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Adult Guests
WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS TRIP?
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All local instruction and round-trip travel arrangements
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Team t-shirt to be worn during "mini-musical" performance in Atlanta
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Round-trip bus and airfare to/from Manitowoc and Atlanta
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Four nights lodging
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Student meal allowance of $100
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Festival participation fee (t-shirt, educational workshops, special guest speakers, yearbook)
WHY ARE REHEARSALS NEEDED?
Each attending group performs their 15-minute "mini-musical" of selected scenes and songs that highlight an MTI "Jr." production for nationally recognized judges. They score each group's performance and provide immediate feedback to the actors and production crew. Highest scoring groups and individuals are recognized at the Awards Ceremony.
Treehouse Theater will strive to bring another polished, professional-looking "mini-musical" piece to perform at JTF 2023. In order for this to occur, ALL members of the Performing Team must be committed to properly preparing for and attend all rehearsals, when called.