JTC 2027 Registration (April 27, 2027)

Junior Theatre Celebration Registration

Please complete this form in its entirety to complete your registration for the 2027 Junior Theatre Celebration at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. Interested organizations and schools should submit this application form as soon as they are able. Applications will be accepted until all spaces are filled or by the date of Friday, March 26, 2027. Please note that registration is held on a first come first serve basis. You will receive an email from a Shea's staff member informing you if your school will be able to participate or not once registration has filled. Questions about the 2027 Junior Theater Celebration should be directed to Alicia Rainey at arainey@sheas.org
OVERVIEW

Shea's Performing Arts Center and iTheatrics join forces to offer schools and arts organizations the opportunity to participate in Shea's Junior Theater Celebration. Traditionally, all organizations and schools that produce a musical with upper elementary and middle school students in the greater Buffalo area are invited to apply. This event is created and artistically supervised by iTheatrics, the premiere creative consultants in educational musical theater based in New York City and offers students and teachers a chance to interact and learn with others who share their passion for musical theater in a professional environment.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Eligible schools and organizations will be invited to Shea's Buffalo Theater on Tuesday, April 27, 2027 to celebrate outstanding student musical theater performances. During the celebration, students from each program will perform one selection from their musical, or a rehearsed piece from a past show for a distinguished panel of theater professionals. These professionals will provide valuable feedback to the students about their ability to tell an engaging story, their performance skills, and their work as an ensemble. Additionally, students and teachers will both participate in interactive workshops that will provide further training and instill a deeper understanding of the art form.
COMMITMENT

Schools and organizations who apply to participate in the program must: - Be available from 9:00am-4:00pm on April 27, 2027 -Provide transportation for their participants to Shea's Buffalo Theater for the celebration. -Ensure lunches are provided for their students - Provide chaperones for their students - Rehearse and prepare one musical theater number, which must be performed to a recorded music file (i.e. mp3, m4a, wav, etc.) sent ahead of time.
School Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
County
Primary Contact Name
Primary Contact Title (Ex: Director, Producer, etc.)
Primary Contact Email Address
Primary Contact Phone Number
Secondary Contact Name
Secondary Contact Title (Ex: Director, Producer, etc.)
Secondary Contact Email Address
Secondary Contact Phone Number
Title of Musical Production (Ex: Aladdin Jr.)
Name of the song your cast will perform (if known)
Name of Director
Name of Choreographer
Name of Music Director
What are the ages of your performers?
How many students will be performing in the celebration?
What is the approximate number of participants who will attend the celebration including all school staff and parent chaperones?
How early can you arrive to Shea's Buffalo?

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
What is your latest departure time?

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Any conflicts we should know about?
Have you participated in Junior Theatre Celebration in the past?
If yes, what year(s)? Select all that apply.
Briefly describe your organization/school and how musical theater plays a role in it
What do you hope your students will gain from participating in the Junior Theater Celebration?
What do you hope your artistic staff will gain from participating in the Junior Theater Celebration?
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Junior Theatre Celebration Registration

OVERVIEW

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

COMMITMENT