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 / Choreographer Mandy Seymore
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
TECH REHEARSALS
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)
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- 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)
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