All of us at San Diego Junior Theatre are deeply saddened to note of the passing of Don Ward, a friend and mentor to thousands of Junior Theatre families. As Junior Theatre’s real-life “Music Man,” Don leaves an amazing legacy. During his 15 years of leadership, he and his wife Bonnie directed and choreographed scores of Junior Theatre productions and guided the growth of the organization from a small program at the Old Globe Theatre to a nationally recognized, multi-decade arts education institution.
The Ward Family has graciously designated San Diego Junior Theatre as a recipient for tribute donations. Click here to make a donation in Don Ward’s name.
San Diego Junior Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. News of your donation will be passed on to the Ward Family.
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Meet Fernando Robles!
Fernando Robles is SDJT’s new Assistant Production Manager. Has worked at the California Center for the Arts, the Sports Arena, The Old Globe, and Balboa Theater. At Legoland California he was in charge of designing audio and lighting for many seasonal shows/stages. He was the Technical Director for La Costa Canyon High School where his duties included training, supervising and coordinating students and staff to operate theater equipment for school productions and community rentals. Welcome Fernando!
Welcome Meghan Martin!
SDJT welcomes Meghan Martin as our new Office Assistant! Meghan attended the Academy of Art University where she studied Studio Arts and Design. She comes to us with a dynamic background in administrative work, customer service, and photography! You may have already seen some of her photos from summer camp on our Facebook page and website!
Say Hello to SDJT's New Patron Services Manager, Dana McNeal!
Dana attended the University of San Diego where she earned her B.A. in Theatre and Performance Studies. She has worked at the Old Globe, Cygnet, and most recently, Lamb’s Players Theatre. Prior to this position, she had a successful seven year journey with Anthropologie, serving as a Store Manager in the San Diego and Hawaii markets.
Dana can be reached at the SDJT Box Office at 619-239-8355.
Welcome Dana!
2017 Summer Camps Now Enrolling!
San Diego Junior Theatre’s Summer 2017 Camps are now online for enrollment. Register today!
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Out of the Wings: Carlos Mendoza, The Wizard of Oz
Carlos Mendoza is the founder of the Hispanic Arts Theatre, an innovative theatre company that promotes Hispanic cultural awareness. One of his main projects has been creator and producer of The New Mambo Kings, a musical revue with a blend of Latin culture through voice, music, and dance. Carlos has an extensive resume as actor, director, choreographer and producer. He has won several awards: San Diego Critics Circle Awards for his productions of West Side Story and Ragtime; the 2014 BRAVO (San Diego) award for body of work , the 2015 National Youth Arts Award for his production of In the Heights at San Diego Junior Theatre and the Inland Theatre League Award for his production of In the Heights at Performance Riverside. In addition, Carlos choreographed two full seasons of Dos Y Dos for the Latin American Multimedia Corporation, a groundbreaking educational TV/DVD Series. When not working in theatre, Carlos can be seen sailing the seven seas as Cruise Director for Holland America Line. He is currently a project coordinator for Beyond the Bell Broadway, for the San Ysidro school district.