NJ jsto 

A  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.
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​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 2021 JSTO will open in December 2020. 

thank you to THE 2019-2020 jsto

ORI

2019-2020 JSTO

Ori is ecstatic to be a JSTO this year because of her extreme love and devotion to theater. Ori is in seventh grade and attends Ocean Township Intermediate school in Ocean Township, New Jersey. In school, Ori participates in activities such as Forensics, Drama Club, and Select Choir. In the community, she attends theater workshop classes and often auditions for community theater productions. Ori’s hobbies are singing, acting, dancing, ukulele, writing, and baking. Her favorite musical is Newsies because of the pure acting ability and beautiful harmonies. Ori cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2020 because of the amazing opportunity to meet people from all over New Jersey who also have a passion for theater.

Musical Theatre Characters Most Like Ori: Katherine Plummer from "Newsies" and Christine Canigula from "Be More Chill".

grace

2019-2020 JSTO

Grace is thrilled to be a JSTO this year because being a leader is a lot of fun. Grace is in 8th grade and attends Oak Hill Academy in Lincroft New Jersey. In school, Grace participates in activities including: soccer, drama, student council, and engineering club. In the community she does Scouts BSA and travel soccer. Grace’s hobbies are reading, drawing, and listening to music. Her favorite musical is Falsettos. Grace cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2020 because it will be a lot of fun and a big learning experience. 
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Grace: Micheal Mell from "Be More Chill"

lindsay

2019-2020 JSTO

Lindsay is thrilled to be a JSTO this year because she wants to share her love of theatre with everyone. Lindsay is in 8th grade and attends Ranney School in Tinton Falls New Jersey. In school, Lindsay participates in the activities including: debate, Jr. Tri-M, and plays the violin in her school's orchestra. In the community she does community theatre, and advocates for Type 1 Diabetes. Lindsay's hobbies are singing, dancing, and watching Disney movies. Her favorite musical is "Legally Blonde." Lindsay cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2020 because she wants to inspire others to achieve their theatrical dreams. 
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Lindsay: Elle Woods from "Legally Blonde"

joseph

2019-2020 JSTO

Joey is eager to be a JSTO this year because being a JSTO is fun. Joey is in 7th grade and attends Russell O. Brackman Middle School in Barnegat. In school, Joey participates in activities including: soccer, student council, and the spring production. In the community, he volunteers in the soup kitchen and is in youth group. Joey’s hobbies are singing and soccer. Joey cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2020 because he’s excited to make this a fun time for others to enjoy.
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Joseph: Artful Dodger from "Oliver"

ARAIYA

2019-2020 JSTO

Araiya is eager to be a JSTO this year because she wants to meet many like-minded people. Araiya is in 8th grade and attends Ranney School in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. In school, Araiya participates in activities including: school musicals and Jr. Tri-M. In the community she plays soccer and volunteers. Araiya’s hobbies are reading, and singing. Her favorite musical is Be More Chill. Araiya cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2020 because she is excited to watch all of the showcases and participate in the workshops. 

Musical Theatre Character Most Like Araiya: Miss Honey from "Matilda"

Past nj junior state thespian officers:

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. 
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Check out the 2019 NJ JSTO Digital Activity Booklet. For students by students. 
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APPLY TO BE A 2020-2021 JSTO

The state board recently decided to open up applications to all middle schools who have previously attended our festival before. So, any student in Grade 6, 7, or 8 whose school has attended the festival in prior year(s), may apply to be a JSTO. Your school does not need to have a troupe to apply. Applications will open in October 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year. 
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