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For a decade, Inspiration Stage has participated in, established a history of national excellence at, and been offered coveted live showcase performances and unreleased pilot show productions as a result of its continued success at Junior Theater Festivals.


JTF WEST: FEB 7-9, ’25

iTheatrics’ Junior Theater Fest West at
Sacramento California Convention Center

Inspiration Stage is thrilled to be returning to JTF West in 2025 and you’re invited to audition to be part of this incredible musical theatre opportunity. We will be performing Moana JR as our adjudication cut.

What’s JTF?

The Junior Theater Festival is a spectacular annual national event that’s all about bringing students together to celebrate the joy of musical theater in a BIG way: competition, a New Works Showcase, meeting Broadway stars, and more. JTF brings together student musical theater groups from all over the country for a weekend of performance, education, and fun. Each group performs a fifteen-minute adjudication piece from a Music Theatre International Broadway JR show for a panel of judges.

Director Mandy Seymore
Co-Choreographers Mandy Seymore and Jane Delahoussaye
Music Director Brian Yeakley
Stage Manager Tracey Strother

ABOUT THE MUSICAL — Moana, a courageous young woman, defies tradition and embarks on a daring voyage across the Pacific. Joined by the legendary demigod Maui, she battles fearsome creatures and impossible odds to save her people. Featuring beloved songs and celebrating Oceanian culture, this musical journey of self-discovery and bravery inspires us to find the hero within.

AUDITIONS

Wednesday, Sept 4, 2024 — 5:30-8:30 p.m.

AGES

Auditions are open to performers 8-18 years of age.

WHAT TO PREP & EXPECT

Do not prepare a solo audition song. You’ll be taught required music at auditions. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a dance audition. For the last portion of auditions, we will sing music and read scenes from the show. Actors should stay for the duration of auditions. Auditions are closed to parents and anyone not auditioning.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

REHEARSALS

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 23, 30, Nov 13, 20, Dec 4, 10, 11, 12, 18

TECH REHEARSALS

4-10 p.m. — Wed Jan 1, Thurs Jan 2

SHOWS: 2 WEEKENDS / 8 SHOWS

WEEKEND ONE

Friday, Jan 3 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 4 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 4 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan 5 2025, 2:30 p.m.

WEEKEND TWO

Friday, Jan 10 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 11 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 11 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan 12 2025 2:30 p.m.

ADJUDICATION SCHEDULE

REHEARSALS (HOME)

    • 5:30-8:30 p.m. — Jan 22, 29
    • 2:30-8:30 p.m. — Jan 26, Feb 2, 5

JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL WEST ’25 (SACRAMENTO)

Feb 7-10, 2025

TUITION

Moana JR tuition, $750, is due after casting. Moana JR cast and crew will also be responsible for travel, hotel, and air fare accommodations to and from Junior Theatre Festival West 2025 in Sacramento, California. There is no fee or registration required to audition. Payment plans are available. For more information, contact mandy@inspirationstage.com.


JTF ATLANTA: JAN 17-19 ’25

iStage Announces Our
2025 Competition Company

  • Patrick Cashion
  • Jaxon Daniel
  • Madi McClellen
  • Macie Tielke
  • Landry Lumpkin
  • Collin Sandoval
  • Nic Schweers
  • Kayleigh McCarter
  • Joseph Bunac
  • Cash Chisum
  • Sophie Lowe
  • Jordynn King
  • Caterina Do
  • Christopher Do
  • Avery Niceswanger
  • Max Cortina
  • Dory Melton
  • Kate McMurtrey
  • Scott Brunton
  • Layla Nichol
  • Kennedy Liu
  • Sarah Butuyan
  • Bellamy Tones
  • Clarke Josey
  • Jyoti Parikh
  • Kaitlyn Jackson
  • Starla Miles
  • Eliana Weiss
  • Iker Calatrava
  • Indy Dai
  • Rowen Pavich
  • Khloe Jackson
  • Chloe Clement
  • Lola Tielke

Shows

  • April 4, 2025

    The Prince of Egypt: The Musical JR [Pilot Production]

    ABOUT THIS SPECIAL PILOT PRODUCTION — Inspiration Stage presents a unique pre-release theatrical experience of this powerful musical with special permission and in cooperation with Music Theatre International. The Prince of Egypt explores the unbreakable bond between two brothers, Moses and Ramses, as their lives are dramatically altered by revelations of identity and purpose. Set against the backdrop of ancient | Read More

  • April 25, 2025

    Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR

    ABOUT THE MUSICAL — Alex the Lion is king of the urban jungle and main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends (Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip-hip-Hippo, and a band of prodigious, plotting penguins) have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public with regular meals provided for | Read More

  • June 6, 2025

    The Little Mermaid KIDS [Pilot]

    ABOUT THIS SPECIAL PILOT PRODUCTION — Inspiration Stage proudly produces this premiere pre-release KIDS adaptation of the popular musical in cooperation and by special arrangement with Disney Theatricals. Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid KIDS, adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture featuring enormously-popular Academy Award-winning music. Based on | Read More