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REgister for the 2025 NJ Jr. Thespian Festival Today! Registration is open until March 31st!

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Welcome

New Jersey Junior Thespians is a non-profit organization. It is a chapter of the Educational Theatre Association which sponsors the International Thespian Society (ITS). 
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It is our mission to promote, strengthen, and advocate for theatre arts education in New Jersey middle schools. ​We offer a community for middle school theatre educators and student Thespians to learn, share, and celebrate theatre.
lEARN MORE ABOUT EdTA AND ITS
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Did you know?

Origins
In 1990, ITS launched
Junior Thespians,
​extending its reach into 
 middle schools.​
Honor Society
ITS allows Junior Thespians to begin their high school careers with at 
 least half of the Thespian points required for high school induction.​

What's new 2025?

We are super thrilled for another year of Jr. Thespians. Our small board of volunteers is working behind the scenes in 2025 to make NJ Jr. Thespians a beautiful place to celebrate theatre for students and teachers alike.

Are you a chartered Jr. Thespian Troupe? If not, charter a troupe today!
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We aim to regroup and grow Jr. Thespians this year so we can host an awesome festival next school year!

We spend hours and hours as a small 100% volunteer board creating high quality theatrical goodness and joy to bring from our stage to yours.

WE WANT YOU!
Are you a theatre educator or teaching artist super passionate about theatre? There's a spot for you. Join our board.
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WHO WE ARE

​New Jersey Junior Thespians is a non-profit organization. It is a chapter of the Educational Theatre Association which sponsors the International Thespian Society (ITS).  It is our mission to promote, strengthen, and advocate for theatre arts education in New Jersey middle schools. ​We offer a community for middle school theatre educators and student Thespians to learn, share, and celebrate theatre.

Contact Us

  • Home
  • Events
    • Workshops
    • Activities
    • Sponsors
  • 2025 NJ Jr. Thespian Festival
    • Thespys
    • Registration
    • Sponsors
  • Charter A Troupe
    • Benefits
    • Current Troupes
  • About Us
    • State Board
    • JSTO
  • Tip The Hat
  • Contact