The Junior Theater Festival is the largest gathering of youth theater performers in the world! The JTF experience features Adjudications led by Broadway professionals, All-Star productions, New Works Showcase, music, dance and acting workshops, dance parties, sing-a-longs, awards, Audition Opportunities Broadway celebrity performances, Broadway guest artist interviews and more!
Melody Lane Performing Arts Center will be bringing "Disney's ALADDIN JR" to JTF Atlanta in January of 2026.
Audition Dates: Wednesday, June 11th (5:00-8:00pm) or Saturday, June 14th (12:00-3:00pm)
Video option available if out of town
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at Melody Lane Performing Arts Center, 75 Mid Cape Ter #1, Cape Coral
Audition Requirements: Students must prepare 16-32 bars (30-60 seconds) of a Musical Theatre song of their choice to be sung with an accompaniment track on their own device; and also participate in a group dance audition during their time slot.
For ages under 18, students must not have graduated. To audition for our internationally recognized, award-winning JTF program, fill out this form.
Casting 30-35 Students.
Info Packet: Access Here
Student/Family Commitment: MLPAC approaches The Junior Theater Festival as a serious educational trip. It is an incredibly large commitment which requires dedicated, passionate, hard working academic and artistically successful students, that are capable of working, learning and memorizing at a fast pace. MLPAC has earned an impeccable reputation over the years, and is looked upon from the Festival organizers as a program leader in the industry.
Eligibility & Criteria to Attend JTF:
RESPECT for fellow performers, directors, production team, property and the rehearsal process
Hard working, Dedicated, Team player, Reliable, and Punctual. Picks up choreography quickly. Listens to and can follow directions
Commitment – the schedule both prior to the Festival and at the Festival requires an unwavering commitment; two rehearsal absences are permitted for each student or student may be removed
A good citizen able to represent Melody Lane Performing Arts Center and Cape Coral/Southwest Florida during both the process and festival trip
The ability to be professional, kind and respectful in but not limited to all airports, on airplanes, in the hotel, at the festival, during workshops, rehearsals, backstage, performances, in their hotel room, with adults and to assigned chaperone
All previous production involvement including school year and summer productions are also in consideration and part of each student’s audition.
Directed by Dana Alvarez, Sami Doherty, and Amber Angeloro
Questions? Email melodylanetheatre@gmail.com
