The Junior Theater Festival (JTF) is the world’s biggest and best celebration of young people performing musical theater. JTF brings together student musical theater troupes from all over the world for a weekend of musical theater mayhem and madness.
January 15-19, 2026
Important Info:
When are Auditions? If you are auditioning for one of our fall classes, please indicate on your registration form if you would like to be considered for our JTF team. If you are not auditioning for one of our fall classes, please email info@txmtc.org to set up a time to audition for the panel. All JTF participants must have participatied in a TxMTC show or camp in the last 2 calendar years or be currently enrolled in one of our classes.
What show are we doing? We will be deciding on the show based on the talent that we see at auditions. We have a show in mind but we want to make sure we can best feature our groups talents. The show choice will be determined by the vocal and dance skill levels we see at auditions so bring your A Game!!
When will rehearsals take place? We are planning for rehearsals to take place once per month for September and October and then pick up frequency after Thanksgiving. We will have mandatory rehearsals on January 3, and 10 and a parent preview night on January 13. A conflict calendar must be completed before you are added to the team. We will attempt to schedule rehearsals around conflicts. Conflicts will be heavily considered in casting and acceptance to the team.
How much does it cost? Last year’s trip was around $1200 per person. Payment can be made in a lump sum or paid out on a monthly payment plan. We will be having multiple fundraisers and opportunities to earn money toward the cost of your trip for those who participate.
Additional Questions? Email us at info@txmtc.org
2025
What our adjudicators said in 2025:
“This was a beautiful presentation. As an ensemble, they did a great job to create beautiful stage pictures, seemlesly going from castle party goers to icecicles. Such magical work. This was a very strong vocal group. We heard such beautiful harmonies in “Let it Go!” They all care so much, work so hard, and really love musical theatre.” -Kikau Alvaro (Marymount Manhattan / Carefully Taught Podcast)
"I loved all the dynamics in their levels, vocals and storytelling. This fgroup was very well prepared and executed their presentation. It is obvious thay are very supportive of each other." - David Weinstein (Music Producer)
Awards:
”Excellence in Music”
Performance All-Stars - Harper Hooper & Rory Zeske 2025
2023
What our adjudicators said in 2023:
“You were as clean and disciplined as any group we have seen. I knew you had an amazing teacher. I tried to find one person who wasn’t doing it right and I couldn’t do it. Very disciplined. Very clean.” -Jeff Calhoun (Director of Disney’s Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde, and Jekyll & Hyde)
"I loved how you all worked together." - Shay Rodgers (Choreographer for iTheatrics)
Awards:
”Outstanding Performance by an Individual” - Daniel Dunning 2023
Performance All-Stars - Beckett Sands & Eric Hilsinger 2023
2023
What our adjudicators said in 2023:
“You were as clean and disciplined as any group we have seen. I knew you had an amazing teacher. I tried to find one person who wasn’t doing it right and I couldn’t do it. Very disciplined. Very clean.” -Jeff Calhoun (Director of Disney’s Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde, and Jekyll & Hyde)
"I loved how you all worked together." - Shay Rodgers (Choreographer for iTheatrics)
Awards:
”Outstanding Performance by an Individual” - Daniel Dunning 2023
Performance All-Stars - Beckett Sands & Eric Hilsinger 2023
2022
What our adjudicators said in 2022:
"This group performed with all of their heart. You could tell they wanted to do their best and they did just that. The training these students are getting is top notch. It's so refreshing to see."
Accolades:
”Excellence in Ensemble” - 2022
Individual Awards:
”Outstanding Performance by an Individual” - Noah Horton 2022
Performance All-Stars - Henry Cawood & Emma Robinson 2022