Junior Theatre Festival 2027

We are excited to announce that CYT Atlanta will be attending Junior Theater Festival 2027, and this year’s adjudication piece will be

🌲 INTO THE WOODS JR. 🌲

Students selected for the JTF troupe will participate in a one-week summer intensive, July 20–24, 2026, where we will learn and stage our adjudication piece. During this week, students will learn blocking, choreography, and music, while also participating in team-building activities designed to strengthen our troupe and prepare for this exciting performance experience.

Participation in the summer intensive is a commitment to the JTF troupe, including participation in the festival event and all costs associated with the program.

All payments are non-refundable.

Additional rehearsals will take place during the fall, followed by a short rehearsal week prior to the festival in January to polish the performance.

This intensive is required for all students cast in the JTF troupe.

What is JTF?

The Junior Theater Festival (JTF) is the world’s largest celebration of young people performing musical theatre.

JTF Atlanta will take place
January 15–17, 2027
at the Cobb Galleria Centre, with CYT Atlanta tentatively staying at the Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest.

Students attending JTF can expect:
  • Performance adjudication by theater industry professionals
  • Acting, vocal, and dance workshops
  • Performances by Broadway professionals
  • The opportunity to meet thousands of theater students from around the world
Each participating group performs a 15-minute adjudication piece from a Broadway Jr. show without sets, props, lighting, or microphones, creating a high-energy, highly collaborative performance experience.

Participation in JTF requires dedication, teamwork, and a strong commitment to the rehearsal process. Students selected for the troupe will grow tremendously in their acting, singing, and dancing skills while building lasting friendships.

Audition Information



Admission to the JTF troupe is by audition.

  • Auditions will be submitted by video
  • Students may prepare one or two songs from the audition list
  • Request audition material by emailing: info@cytatlanta.com
  • Submit audition videos as a private YouTube link
  • Include student name and “JTF 27” in the subject line
  • Send audition videos to: info@cytatlanta.com
  • Students will be notified after submission if accepted
  • Students MUST register for the JTF Summer Intensive Camp by June 15th to accept and secure their spot in the troupe. 

Final audition deadline: June 1, 2026

Estimated Cost

Cost of the summer intensive camp: $350

Estimated additional cost for JTF participation: approximately $1,350

Estimated total: $1,700

This includes:
  • Summer intensive training
  • Rehearsals throughout the season
  • Festival registration and wristbands
  • Hotel and transportation during JTF weekend
  • Food during festival weekend
  • Performance shirt and materials
  • Vocal, dance, and acting training
Final cost may vary slightly based on number of participants, hotel contract, and room occupancy (estimated 4 students per room).

Payment Schedule

 

  • $350 due at camp registration
  • $375 due August 1
  • Remaining estimated balance of $975 due September 1
OR payment plan:
  • September 1 — $250
  • October 1 — $250
  • November 1 — $250
  • December 1 — $250
All payments are non-refundable.

Current Camps:

Camp: Age: Chapter: Location: Start: End:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr 8-15 Johns Creek Kings Ridge Christian School Jun 15 Jun 27
Into the Woods Jr JTF Summer Intensive 10-18 Johns Creek Christ Church Jul 20 Jul 24
Winnie the Pooh Kids 5-11 Johns Creek Kings Ridge Christian School Jun 15 Jun 19

Awards & Recognition

2026 - "Freddie G Award for Excellence in Acting" (Children of Eden, Jr)
2026 - "Outstanding Performance by an Individual" (Meredith Kardel, Children of Eden Jr)
2026 - All Stars - Caroline Craig and Sofi Rae Gossett
2025 - "Freddie G Award for Excellence in Acting" ( Matilda Jr)
2025 - "Outstanding Performance by an Individual" (Eleanor Moran, Matilda Jr)
2025 - All Stars - Dallas Hunt & Avelyn Perez
2024 - "Freddie G Award for Excellence in Acting" ( Finding Nemo Jr)
2024 - "Outstanding Performance by an Individual" (Eleanor Moran, Finding Nemo, Jr)
2024 - All Stars - Chaz Jordan and Vince Rountree