NJ jstoA JSTO is a Junior State Thespian Officer in Grades 7 or 8. Their main jobs are to help plan, manage, and host the New Jersey Junior Thespian Festival immediately following their election.
Additionally, the JSTO serve as the primary voice and advocate of NJ Junior Thespian students on the NJ Junior Thespian State Board. JSTO are given volunteer hours for their service to the International Thespian Society. |
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Kayleigh2017-2018 JSTOKayleigh A. Cahill is excited to be a JSTO this year because it's fun to do new things. Kayleigh is in 8th grade and attends Carl H. Kumf Middle School in Clark, NJ. In school, Kayleigh participates in activities including: choir, band, theatre, and tutoring. In the community she volunteers at a hospital. Kayleigh's hobbies are dancing, acting, and drawing. Her favorite musical is Cinderella. Kayleigh cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2018 because she is excited to perform.
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Kayleigh: Mama Euralie from Once On This Island
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Sanjana2017-2018 JSTOSanjana Iyer is excited to be a JSTO this year because she loves drama and this is an opportunity to get more involved in it. Sanjana is in 8th grade and attends Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School in Freehold, NJ. In school, Sanjana participates in activities including: Drama, Mural Makers, Academic Team, Field Hockey, and NJHS. In the community she sells jewelry for charity and does service with NJHS. Sanjana's hobbies are singing, doodling, and READING. Sanjana's favorite musicals are Hamilton and Aladdin. Sanjana cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2018 because it's a chance to meet fellow drama enthusiasts, and expand theatre. It's also her first time!
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Sanjana: Jasmine from Aladdin
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MAYA2017-2018 JSTOMaya Jacoby is honored to be a JSTO this year because only certain people got chosen. Maya is in 8th grade and attends Ranney School in Tinton Falls, NJ. In school, Maya participates in activities including: school shows and chorus Tri-M. In the community she does local theater. Maya's hobbies are singing, acting, and chilling. Her favorite musicals are Les Mis and Into the Woods. Maya cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2018 because it is a great opportunity to meet people that have similar interests as she.
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Maya: Little Red Riding Hood from Into The Woods
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JOSEPH2017-2018 JSTOJoseph Martinez is happy to be a JSTO this year because it's a new experience. Joseph is in 8th grade and attends Eisenhower in Freehold, NJ. In school, Joseph participates in activities including: Cross Country and the Drama Club E-Board. In the community he participates in the Algonquin Arts. Joseph's hobbies are acting, running, and writing. His favorite musical is Carousel. Joseph cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2018 because he has never attended it before.
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Joseph: Leaf Coneybear from The Spelling Bee
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KIRI2017-2018 JSTOKiri Patient is nerv-cited to be a JSTO this year because it seems fun, but it is a lot of responsiblility. Kiri is in 7th grade and attends Ranney Middle School in Tinton Falls, NJ. In school, Kiri participates in activities including: orchestra, musicals, and sports. In the community she cleans up the beach. Kiri's hobbies are sleeping, watching Netflix, and performing. Her favorite musicals are Kinky Boots and Groundhog Day. Kiri cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2018 because last year she made a lot of friends.
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Kiri: Gertrude from Seussical
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