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 now closed. Congratulations to the new JSTO board. |
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thank you to THE 2019-2020 jsto
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ORI2019-2020 JSTOOri 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".
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grace2019-2020 JSTOGrace 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"
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lindsay2019-2020 JSTOLindsay 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"
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joseph2019-2020 JSTOJoey 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"
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ARAIYA2019-2020 JSTOAraiya 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:
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
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.
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apply to be a jsto
Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. JSTO applications are now open.
Applications are due February 17. They must be scanned, screenshot, or photographed, and emailed to njjrthespians@gmail.com.
JSTOs are required to attend five festival planning meetings between February and May, and will earn volunteer hours for their service. All meetings are held via Zoom. To learn more about eligibility, please read the JSTO application packet found here.
- Do you like to be in positions of leadership?
- Do you just absolutely love theatre?
- Wanna help plan the 2021 virtual festival?
- Then being a JSTO is for you.
Applications are due February 17. They must be scanned, screenshot, or photographed, and emailed to njjrthespians@gmail.com.
JSTOs are required to attend five festival planning meetings between February and May, and will earn volunteer hours for their service. All meetings are held via Zoom. To learn more about eligibility, please read the JSTO application packet found here.