Texas Junior Thespians Regional Festivals 2021-2022
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Texas Thespians Junior Thespian Board is creating resources to support our 6th-8th grade theatre teachers/directors, extra-curricular activities and engagements for students, and hosting regional events/competitions across the state. I am asking that you please forward this email to your campus theater educators and theater club sponsors, and encourage them to register for the communications from the Texas Thespian Junior Board.
Directors, Teachers, Principals, & Administrators: REGISTER HERE TO JOIN OUR MAILING LIST 
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J-FEST South Registration
September 9 - September 30 J-FEST North October 26 - November 12 WHO CAN ATTEND? ANY Texas 6th-8th grade theatre teacher, director, or administrator with 6th-8th grade theatre (or theatre loving) students. All students must be registered and accompanied by an adult sponsor. ITS chartered troupes AND schools with no official charter can attend. This is a great opportunity to see if a Thespian Troupe would benefit your school :) COST? $50/ Participant $15/ Competition Event WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDE? Each registered participant receives a J-Fest shirt, boxed deli lunch, access to all workshops and main stage performance Each school will also receive: STO leadership training, tech team relay entry, and All-Star Troupe Display opportunity! DO CHAPERONES HAVE TO JUDGE OR TEACH A WORKSHOP? NO! We are changing the structure of the J-Fest event to be more student centered. A director/teacher, assistant, or chaperone CAN teach 2 workshops to earn a complimentary registration - PLEASE SHARE YOUR CRAFT |
WHAT EVENTS CAN MY SCHOOL ENTER?
All-Star Troupe Display & Tech Relay are free events which are included in Registration. Works in Progress Each school may enter 1 piece to be workshopped & critiqued at J-Fest. This can be a scene, IE, or musical number in which the director or performers want feedback from an adjudicator. A "WIP" should be under 7 minutes in length. A school may enter ONE piece in WIP; there is a $25 fee. Student Competitions Each school may enter 1 student/team in each competition category below. There is a $15 fee for each entry. Performance Competition Shakespearean Monologue Solo Musical Theatre Lip Sync Group Musical Lip Sync Improv Challenge Dance Challenge SOLO or TEAM Design Challenges * Students may choose a published play or musical for their design entry Poster Design Mask Design Team Design Challenge * Prompt for each category will be released October 7 Team Costume Design Team Hair & Makeup Design Team Scenic Design |
Save the Dates !
Texas Regional J-Fest SOUTH
October 23, 2021
Richmond, TX
Foster High School : LCISD
Texas Regional J-Fest NORTH
December 4, 2021
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy : GPISD
Texas Regional Junior Thespian Festival CENTRAL
TBD for 2022 - stay tuned!
Texas Regional J-Fest SOUTH
October 23, 2021
Richmond, TX
Foster High School : LCISD
Texas Regional J-Fest NORTH
December 4, 2021
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy : GPISD
Texas Regional Junior Thespian Festival CENTRAL
TBD for 2022 - stay tuned!
J-Fest SOUTH
Registration is now LIVE.
CLICK HERE for Director Information
CLICK HERE for GUEST ARTIST Submissions
CLICK HERE for Director Information
CLICK HERE for GUEST ARTIST Submissions
Festival Grants
Texas Thespians offers grants for first-time attending Thespian Troupes, Individual Thespians, or Thespian Teachers. Each event has its own grant awarded on the basis of merit and need. Please complete this form to the best of your ability.
Applications due: October 1, 2021
If you are applying for multiple grants, please submit this form multiple times.
Texas Thespians offers grants for first-time attending Thespian Troupes, Individual Thespians, or Thespian Teachers. Each event has its own grant awarded on the basis of merit and need. Please complete this form to the best of your ability.
Applications due: October 1, 2021
If you are applying for multiple grants, please submit this form multiple times.
Health & Safety
Covid-19 Guidelines and Protocols:
Texas Thespians is actively monitoring the Covid-19 situation in our state and will follow all CDC, LCISD, and health department guidance during Junior Festival. At this time is states to slow the spread of Covid:
Texas Thespians is actively monitoring the Covid-19 situation in our state and will follow all CDC, LCISD, and health department guidance during Junior Festival. At this time is states to slow the spread of Covid:
- Wear a mask over your nose and mouth, when you're in public
- Social distance, when possible
- Wash your hands with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
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Junior Festival Director
Alexis Gette |
