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. |
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APPLY TO BE A 2019-2020 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 due October 25, 2019.
2018-2019 jsto
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Shreeya2018-2019 JSTOShreeya is happy to be a JSTO this year because she loves theatre. Shreeya is in 8th grade and attends D.D. Eisenhower in Freehold, NJ. In school, Shreeya participates in activities including: drama, playing the bass, guitar, piano, and singing. In the community, she does music, and helps out at elementary schools. Shreeya's hobbies are playing the bass, ukulele, piano, guitar, and vocals. Her favorite musical is Wicked. Shreeya cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2019 because she wasn't able to go last year and she is excited.
Special Skills: Ukulele, Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Expert shopper, Dog expert, Babysitter, Sleeper
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Shreeya: Jasmine from Aladdin |
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Michael2018-2019 JSTOMichael is excited to be a JSTO this year because he wants to contribute to the Thespian Festival. Michael is in the 8th grade and attends Ranney School in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. In school, Michael participates in activities including: the school plays, orchestra, and forensics. In the community he is a Jr. Tri-M officer. Michael’s hobbies are playing guitar, violin, and reading. His favorite musical is Matilda. Michael cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2019 because it is fun to learn bunch of new theatre tricks and tips.
Special Skills: Hula-hooping, Solving a Rubix cube, Good at math, Acting, Yo-yo, Saying alphabet backwards
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Michael: Simba from The Lion King
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kiri2018-2019 JSTOKiri is glad to be a JSTO this year because it was fun last year. Kiri is in 8th grade and attends Ranney School in Tinton, New Jersey. In school, Kiri participates in activities including: orchestra, field hockey, and painting. In the community she helps in Jr. Tri-M, Kiri’s hobbies are ukulele and viola. Her favorite musical is Groundhog Day. Kiri cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2019 because it’s fun!
Special Skills: Viola, Ukulele, Singing, Being a leader, Painting
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Kiri: Gertrude from Seussical
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amrik2018-2019 JSTOAmrik is cheerful to be a JSTO this year because he loves drama. Amrik is in 8th grade and attends D. D. Eisenhower in Freehold, New Jersey. In school, Amrik participates in activities including: drama, stem club, tech ninjas, academic team, and robotics. In the community, he has cleaned parks and helped at elderly homes. Amrik’s hobbies are reading, video games, and memes. His favorite musical is Grease. Amrik cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2019 because it was very enjoyable last year.
Special Skills: Double jointed fingers, Biking with no hands, Handling spicy foods, Flipping bottles, Stop Motion Videos, Writing dark poetry, Solving murder mysteries
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Amrik: Genie from Aladdin
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olivia2018-2019 JSTOOlivia is excited to be a JSTO this year because she loves all things theatre! Olivia is in 8th grade and attends Dwight D. Eisenhower in Freehold New Jersey. In school, Olivia participates in activities including: school drama club, Tri-M Music Honor Society, and band. In the community she participates in many shows and takes volleyball lessons. Olivia's hobbies are dancing, playing volleyball, and singing. Her favorite musical is Wicked. Olivia cannot wait for Jr. Thes Fest 2019 becaue she can't wait to learn new theatre skills, and to be a theatre mentor!
Special Skills: Playing the flute and piccolo, Dancing, Playing the ukulele, Singing, Playing volleyball
Musical Theatre Character Most Like Olivia: Elle Woods from Legally Blonde |
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
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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