Junior Theater Festival

JTF 2026-27 AUDITION REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW TO SECURE YOUR AUDITION SPOT.

Opening Night Theater won the award for "Outstanding Ensemble" at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival, while Rey Valencia (Chef Louis) took home an award for "Outstanding Performance by an Individual!"

Opening Night Theater won the award for "Excellence in Acting" at the 2025 Junior Theater Festival, while Rey Valencia (Captain Hook) took home an award for "Outstanding Performance by an Individual!"

Opening Night Theater won the award for "Outstanding Ensemble" at the 2024 Junior Theater Festival!

Join us for JTF West 2027!

Opening Night Theater is returning to Sacramento for JTF West in 2027 for their fourth consecutive year! The Junior Theater Festival experience is unlike any other, challenging our dedicated, talented young actors, singers, and dancers in new and unique ways that push them to perform at their highest potential. Our JTF programs have produced strong, lasting friendships that foster a sense of teamwork, trust, and collaboration. Each troupe performs a 15-minute routine from a Broadway Junior title, adjudicated by a panel of musical theatre professionals. The entire experience culminates in a weekend of musical theatre workshops, Broadway level performances and concerts, and lifelong memories. This is considered to be an advanced performance troupe.

Please complete the form below to secure your audition spot. Audition materials will be included in your confirmation email.

Rehearsal Dates (subject to change): Weekly Saturday morning rehearsals from 10am-1pm beginning in mid-August. Select groups may be called for a 9am arrival on certain pre-planned weeks. Extended rehearsals may also take place during days when schools are closed (i.e. President's Day, etc).

Travel Dates: February 4th-8th, 2027.

Program Cost Based on Previous Years (approximate/subject to change):

Students - $2600. Chaperones - $1,650.

*Opening Night Theater is currently looking for corporate and individual sponsors to help offset costs for families while allowing us to offer scholarships for participants.

*A limited number of scholarships and financial assistance may be available to qualifying participants. More details coming soon.

*Payments are spread out and made in monthly installments.

*Each team member will be given their own "send me to JTF" fundraising page to drum up support and offset their individual costs.

Completing this form does not commit you to the program, nor does it guarantee you a spot on our team. No fees are required until you're accepted into the program.