NJ jstoA JSTO is a Junior State Thespian Officer in Grades 6, 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. Applications to be a JSTO are Closed. Please check back again in Fall 2026 to apply for next year! |
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Thank you to our 2025—2026 JSTO's!
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Giulia2026 JSTOGiulia is thrilled to be a JSTO this year because she likes being a mentor for other students. Giulia is in 8th grade and attends Orchard Valley in Sewell, New Jersey. In school, Giulia participates in activities including drama club and dance club. In the community, she takes dance lessons. Giulia's hobbies are dance, acting, and singing. Her favorite musical is Hamilton. Giulia cannot wait for Junior Thespian Festival because she is excited to show off her singing and dancing skills.
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Ryan2026 JSTORyan is excited to be a JSTO this year because he likes leading by example for other students. Ryan is in 8th grade and attends Burlington Township Middle School in Burlington, New Jersey. In school, Ryan participates in activities including IJT5, theater, and track. In the community he takes singing lessons and he has been in many shows. Ryan's hobbies are running, singing, and gaming. His favorite musical is The Great Gatsby. Ryan cannot wait for Junior Thespian Festival because he is excited to perform in the showcase.
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Kate2026 JSTOKate is thrilled to be a JSTO this year because she loves being a part of the theatre community. Kate is in 7th grade and attends Williamstown Middle School in Williamstown, New Jersey. In school, she participates in activities including drama club, G-Clef Harmony select choir, and FCA Leadership. In the community, she performs in local productions and trains in voice, dance, and acting. Kate's hobbies include redecorating her room, shopping, and spending time with her friends. Her favorite musical is Wicked and she has seen it on Broadway twice! Kate cannot wait for Junior Thespian Festival because she's excited to perform, learn from other artists, and share her love of theatre with new friends.
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Jasmyn2026 JSTOJasmyn is ecstatic to be a JSTO this year because she loves working with others! Jasmyn is in 8th grade and attends Burlington Township Middle School in Burlington, New Jersey. In school, Jasmyn participates in activities including National Jr. Honors Society, marching band, and the Spring Musical. In the community she volunteers at her local library. Jasmyn's hobbies are arts and crafts, roller skating, and listening to music. Her favorite musical is Nice Work if You Can Get It. Jasmyn cannot wait for Junior Thespian Festival because she is excited to see her peers perform and participate in workshops.
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Alayna2026 JSTOAlayna is excited to be a JSTO this year because she has been provided the opportunity to learn more about theatre. Alayna is in 8th grade and attends Burlington Township Middle School in Burlington Township, New Jersey. In school, Alayna participates in activities including IJTS, Theatre, Choir, and Orchestra. In the community, she volunteers at libraries and does community theatre. Alayna's hobbies are dance, reading, and drawing. Her favorite musical is Hamilton, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Great Gatsby. Alayna cannot wait for Junior Thespian Festival because she likes being a leader and helping those who need help as well as guidance.
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Past nj junior state thespian officers:
2024-2025 JSTO
Habiba - Burlington Township Middle School
Emma - Orchard Valley Middle School
Olivia - Orchard Valley Middle School
Aida - Burlington Township Middle School
2020-2021 JSTO
Meghna - Eisenhower Middle School
Joseph - Russel O'Brackman Middle School
Kayla - Eisenhower Middle School
Margaret - Ocean Township Intermediate School
Ori - Ocean Township Intermediate School
2019-2020 JSTO
Lindsay Berliner- Ranney School
Araiya Casriel- Ranney School
Grace Hager- Oak Hill Academy
Joseph Novitsky- Russell O. Brackman
Ori Rosmarin- Ocean Township Intermediate
2018-2019 JSTO
Michael Guiliano- Ranney School, Grade 8
Olivia Henein- Dwight D. Eisenhower, Grade 8
Amrik Krishnakumar- Dwight D. Eisenhower, Grade 8
Shreeya Mehta- Dwight D. Eisenhower, Grade 8
Kiri Patient- Ranney School, Grade 8
Habiba - Burlington Township Middle School
Emma - Orchard Valley Middle School
Olivia - Orchard Valley Middle School
Aida - Burlington Township Middle School
2020-2021 JSTO
Meghna - Eisenhower Middle School
Joseph - Russel O'Brackman Middle School
Kayla - Eisenhower Middle School
Margaret - Ocean Township Intermediate School
Ori - Ocean Township Intermediate School
2019-2020 JSTO
Lindsay Berliner- Ranney School
Araiya Casriel- Ranney School
Grace Hager- Oak Hill Academy
Joseph Novitsky- Russell O. Brackman
Ori Rosmarin- Ocean Township Intermediate
2018-2019 JSTO
Michael Guiliano- Ranney School, Grade 8
Olivia Henein- Dwight D. Eisenhower, Grade 8
Amrik Krishnakumar- Dwight D. Eisenhower, Grade 8
Shreeya Mehta- Dwight D. Eisenhower, Grade 8
Kiri Patient- Ranney School, Grade 8
2017-2018 Inaugural JSTO were Kayleigh A. Cahill, Joseph Martinez, Sanjana Iyer, Kiri Patient, and Maya Jacoby.
apply to be a jsto
Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. JSTO applications are now open.
Applications are currently closed, but check back in Fall 2026 to apply for next year!
JSTOs are required to attend festival planning meetings, and will earn volunteer hours for their service. All meetings are held via Zoom or in-person. To learn more about eligibility, please read the archived JSTO application packet found here.
- Do you like to be in positions of leadership?
- Do you just absolutely love theatre?
- Wanna help plan the 2026 festival?
- Then being a JSTO is for you.
Applications are currently closed, but check back in Fall 2026 to apply for next year!
JSTOs are required to attend festival planning meetings, and will earn volunteer hours for their service. All meetings are held via Zoom or in-person. To learn more about eligibility, please read the archived JSTO application packet found here.