Select students will represent InnOVATION Arts Academy at the Junior Theater Festival (JTF) in Atlanta, Georgia in January 16-18th, 2026 presenting a 15-minute festival performance for adjudication by Broadway professionals.  Students who attend JTF also take workshops and watch amazing, professional-level student performances, as well interviews with and performances by Broadway professionals on the main stage.  Check out the JTF website: www.juniortheatrefestival.com

 

Cost:

• $300 Rehearsal Fee (includes performance T-shirt)

• Additional costs: food, hotel, and travel expenses.​

 

Auditions on September 6th-7th - Please register for JTF prior to auditions.

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REQUIREMENTS:

*Students must be age 7 or older.

*Students will audition for JTF participation.

*Students must participate in Blue Monarch training programs.  (Exceptions may occur at the discretion of the program director.)​

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Class Schedule:
Sundays from 5:30-6:30PM (Nov. 2-Dec. 14)

Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30-8PM
5:30-9PM January 4-13 (except Sat/Sun which will be 1-6pm)
SEND-OFF on Tuesday, January 13

Please email the office for a complete JTF rehearsal schedule.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

All students attending JTF must be prepared to be an active team player and to present an ensemble-based story with many moving pieces. Our rehearsal period is short and intense.  Therefore, only students with minimal or no conflicts will be considered for JTF 2026. 

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JTF Wristbands:

$350/person participant fees (for each student or parent attending the festival) due mid-September, with a group send-in deadline in early October..

Families are responsible for travel and lodging expenses to attend JTF. (InnOVATION Arts will reserve a block of hotel rooms and all families are required to stay at the JTF hotel this year.)

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Mandatory Parent Meetings

Meeting 1: JTF Mandatory Parent Meeting SEPTEMBER 13th at 5:00PM - Ballroom House. Group Picture.  All Festival Forms and Fees DUE. General Information about the festival will be covered.
Meeting 2: JTF Mandatory Parent Meeting JANUARY 13th at 8:00PM - Purchase items needed for the festival. Specific Information about the festival schedule and travel plans will be covered.