THE JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL IS AOTEAROA'S LARGEST CELEBRATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND MUSICAL THEATRE!

Joining the ranks of JTF Atlanta, JTF Sacramento, JTF Europe and JTF Australia, the Junior Theatre Festival New Zealand is part of a worldwide network.

Junior Theatre Festival New Zealand began in 2017 under the umbrella of The Amici Trust with Emma Bishop in the role of National Coordinator. The event steadily expanded over the past five years with the inclusion of the Fesival Pilot Programme in the week leading up to the festival.

The Pilot Programme brings together students from across the motu to work on two yet to be released Broadway JR. titles, culminating with a showing of work on the opening night of the Festival.

Other additional workshops include an educational tech track for those who like to work behind the scenes along with further teacher/creative development workshops on Friday afternoon.

Now in 2022, the event produced by the team at StageAntics and under the educational and artistic supervision of iTheatrics, sponsored by Music Theatre International Australasia, the Junior Theatre Festival New Zealand (JTFNZ) brings students, teachers and industry professionals together to celebrate a shared passion for musical theatre at what promises to be a weekend to remember!

This year the event starts on the Friday afternoon with group registrations. Professional Development for teacher/creatives and Technical Track Participants ahead of our opening ceremony and a showing of the JTNZ Pilot Programme in the evening from 6pm.

Then Saturday is a full-day of celebrations.

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Schedule:
Friday 4 November
12pm Festival Registrations Open
1pm Professional Development & Technical Track Workshops
6pm Official Opening & Pilot Showing

Saturday 5 November
8:30am Festival Kick-off

Online Registrations close 15 September