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Festival Division (Fall 2025)



(ages 11-18)



 

Festival Division (Fall 2025)

 

The Festival Division (Fall)  consists of 15-35 select performers who will participate in intense rehearsals to perform and be adjudicated at The Junior Theater Festival held in Atlanta, Georgia. This select group of performers will also attend a weekend of professional workshops led by some of the best Broadway Performers/Professionals and Casting Directors in the business. Entrance into the program is by audition only.  Lopez Studios has been honored to be JTF National Award Winners for the past 8 years of participation. JTF 2026 is scheduled for January 15-19, 2026.


VIEW/PRINT THE 2026 JTF BROCHURE

 

  • LCP FESTIVAL DIVISION OVERVIEW & PHILOSOPHY

  • THE JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL

    THE JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL


    The Junior Theater Festival (JTF) is a weekend dedicated to celebrating young people and musical theater. Produced by iTheaterics and Theater of the Stars, JTF brings students, teachers, and Broadway Professionals together under one roof to celebrate outstanding student musical theater productions. Events include adjudication, workshops for students, professional development for directors, Broadway Celebrities, a New Works Showcase, and Awards Ceremony. The Festival has become a must attend musical theater event and has even served as the launch for Disney's High School Musical and NBC's "Smash"! JTF is scheduled for January 15-19, 2026


    VIEW/PRINT THE 2026 JTF BROCHURE


    Students who are selected to participate in the program will experience all of the above plus particpate in a 15 minute performance before Broadway Professionals for adjudication. Lopez Studios has been honored to be JTF National Award Winners for the past 8 years of participation.

  • ADMITTANCE & AUDITIONS

    ADMITTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM

    We are so excited for you to audition for The LCP Festival Division! Please remember when preparing that while we are auditioning with characters in mind, we are looking for members who show a desire and willingness to grow in the program. Our decisions will be made based on student’s ability to show talent, work ethic and passion for MUSICAL THEATRE. No prior experience is required. Notifications of entry into the program will be sent out within a week following auditions. Please note that roles for our 15 minute section of the show WILL NOT be allocated until the Kick-Off of the program. As an educational program we prioritize the growth and development of our members and WILL NOT allocate roles until after we have selected the members.


    AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

    • Accepting students ages 10-18
    • Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025 (1:30PM-4PM)
    • Please prepare ONE MINUTE of a Music Theater song. Songs may be sung with a track or acapella. We will have a bluetooth speaker availble in order to connect mobile devices to play music tracks. A piano will not be available. 
    • Auditions will include a vocal, acting, and movement portion. Please be aware that you must stay for the entire group audition in order to be considered for accpetance into the program. 
    • Please be prepared to bring a recent Head Shot as well as a recent resume.
    • If you have any questions, please contact THE LCP STAFF.  We are here to help!
    • If you would like assistance in preparing for your audition, consider booking a few Coaching Sessions!

    READY TO AUDITION? FOLLOW THESE STEPS!

    1. Sign Up For an Audition Time Slot
    2. Complete & Submit Your Audition Form
    3. TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL AUDITION

    If for any reason you are not able to make the live audition date, please contact us for an alternative.


    BREAK A LEG!

  • OUR SHOW SEGMENT FOR ADJUDICATION

    We will be bringing our 2025 MAIN STAGE SHOW: THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. TO THE 2026 JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL.


    Our group will perform a 15 minute section of the show before BROADWAY PROFESSIONALS for adjudication.

  • MAIN STAGE MEMBER PRIORITY

    Students who have participated in this past season's MAIN STAGE (SPRING 2025) will automatically be admitted into the FESTIVAL DIVISION but will be required to audition for role placement. 


    These members will also receive a 15% Discount off Tuition Fees.

  • REHEARSALS

    Festival Division Rehearsals are scheduled late September - mid January as follows:


    Vocal Rehearsals

    Select Wednesdays  7:00PM-9:00PM


    Acting, Choreography & Blocking Rehearsals

    Select Sundays  1:00PM - 4:00PM

  • TUITION & FEES

    2025/2026 FESTIVAL DIVISION TUITION & FEES

    -4 Monthly Installment Payment Plan Available


    • ALL SELECTED PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/CHAPERONE!
    • HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE BOOKED THROUGH LOPEZ STUDIOS, INC. 
  • OUR JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL MEMORIES & PRESS

Lopez Conservatory Program — Performing Arts School in Reston, VA
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