JTF 2026

Please prepare the material for your preferred role and be familiar with the materials for other roles that you might be considered for.

The Historic Holly Theatre is excited to announce auditions for The Holly Performance Academy’s JTF Competition Team, performing Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Director: Taylor Jarrard
Music Director: Julia DeMello
Choreographer: Jillian Steele

For ages 8-18

Junior Theater Festival is a 3 day event that takes place in Atlanta, GA on January 16-18, 2026. We will take a 15 minute cut of Alice in Wonderland Jr. and present it for renowned theatrical judges from all over the country. We will spend 3 days performing, learning, meeting theatre professionals, and making friends from all around the world. There is a mandatory fee of $365 to participate. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Please reach out to the director for more information on how to apply.

Please read this information packet before signing up. We are instituting new rehearsal policies that must be agreed to before you may audition. 

Saturday, August 2, 2025,10 am – 1 pm

Callbacks (if needed) will be the same day from 1:30-3:30 pm

The Holly Theatre Annex, 61 Enota St, Dahlonega, GA 30533

Saturday mornings from 10 am-1 pm

Rehearsals will begin Saturday, August 9

There will be a couple of weeks of rehearsal with weeknight rehearsals leading up to the festival in January.

*Please provide a full list of rehearsal conflicts prior to auditioning. You will find a rehearsal schedule here*

There will be no more performances of the show on The Holly stage, as we previously performed Alice in Wonderland Jr. in March. 

  • Auditions will be conducted in groups. Please arrive a few minutes before your scheduled audition group.
  • Please prepare the following song for your audition. (Click here for the guided vocal, click here the accompaniment track, and click here for sheet music. You may use the guided vocal to learn the song, but please plan to sing with the accompaniment track at auditions.)
  • For sake of time at auditions, there is a pre-recorded dance video that we are asking students to learn before auditions. Click here for video.
  • If you cannot attend the audition date in person, please contact the director to schedule a separate time or arrange a video audition.
  • If the audition slots are full at the time of your sign up, please contact the director to arrange a video audition.

Alice in Wonderland Jr. Cast Breakdown

To Do Prior to Auditions:

  1. Complete Audition form.
  2. Sign up for an audition group.

For any questions, please contact the director: taylorcassell0804@gmail.com

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