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Get ready

MAY 9, 2026
OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy
9:00 am-3:30 pm

#NJThespians
#JrThesFest2025
Get ready for the 2026 NJ Jr. Thespian Festival!
The annual festival is back and ready to celebrate theatre, now more than ever!

Middle school students and teachers from across the state will come together to celebrate theatre on May 9, 2026. There's so many workshops to take, so many songs to sing, so many dances to learn. 
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Register for the nj jr. THESpian FESTival
2026 FESTIVAL INFO PACKET
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May 9th 2026 will be...
Fantastic! A 6.5 hour fun filled and jam packed theatre celebratory day! 
Terrific! You will dance and sing and act. The world's your stage! 
Amazing! There will be workshops for all students/teachers to enjoy! 
Wonderful! Teachers earn Professional Development Credits. 
Hooray! Register by March 26, 2026 for this don't wanna miss event! ​

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2026 FESTIVAL FAQ

WHAT ARE THE COST AND FEES?
School fee for 2025: $100. Attendees: $25 per student. Thespys Performances: $10 per entry.
do i have to live in nj?
If your state does not have a Jr. Thespian Festival, please email [email protected], and we can try to accommodate your request to participate.
wILL STUDENTS STILL BE ABLE TO PERFORM IN THESPYS™?
Yes, we are offering Thespys performance categories for students to participate. 
i have another question that's not answered here...
Email us at [email protected]
DO I NEED A TROUPE OR SCHOOL TO PARTCIPATE?
Not currently. We do allow both troupes and schools with non-troupes to participate. 

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WHO WE ARE

​New Jersey Junior Thespians is a non-profit organization. It is a chapter of the Educational Theatre Association which sponsors the International Thespian Society (ITS).  It is our mission to promote, strengthen, and advocate for theatre arts education in New Jersey middle schools. ​We offer a community for middle school theatre educators and student Thespians to learn, share, and celebrate theatre.

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  • Home
  • Events
    • Workshops
    • Activities
    • Sponsors
  • 2026 NJ Jr. Thespian Festival
    • Thespys
    • Registration
    • Sponsors
  • Charter A Troupe
    • Benefits
    • Current Troupes
  • About Us
    • State Board
    • JSTO
  • Tip The Hat
  • Contact