Lights, Camera, Action!
Get Involved with Coronado Junior Arts League (CJAL)
From their first auditions to final curtain calls, our students share unforgettable experiences, personal growth, and lasting friendships. Our award-winning actors, directors, musicians, and technical staff are dedicated to educate and inspire Coronado’s youth. Through dynamic partnerships with the City of Coronado, Coronado Playhouse, the Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA), San Diego State University and the University of San Diego, CJAL is dedicated to fostering the arts in our community. Join us as we work to build a vibrant, creative ecosystem where youth can thrive, grow, and experience the transformative power of musical theater. Your support helps make it all possible.
**Get involved today and be part of something extraordinary!**
Sponsoring Scholarships: Scholarship Patron: $1,750 ● Scholarship Champion: $5,000
Sponsoring Productions: Production Sponsor: $10,000
Sponsoring Artists & Student Enrichment: Creative Supporter: $2,500 ● Talent Champion: $10,000
What Our Performers
Have To Say
Take a peek behind the scenes to hear directly from our talented performers. From their first auditions to final curtain calls, our students share unforgettable experiences, personal growth, and lasting friendships they’ve gained through our musical theatre programs. Their stories inspire us every day and we know they’ll inspire you too!
Our mission is to create a center of excellence for youth theater and performing arts in Coronado. By partnering with local organizations and industry professionals, we aim to inspire creativity, foster community engagement, and elevate the arts, helping young performers thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Productions & Classes
Registration opens: August 13th for residents, August 20th for non-residents
Registration opens: August 13th for residents, August 20th for non-residents
SpongeBob SquarePants Summer Camp June 30th - July 3rd 10am - 2pm | Ages 7-16
SpongeBob SquarePants Summer Camp June 30th - July 3rd 10am - 2pm | Ages 7-16
The Lion King Summer Camp July 7th - 11th 10am - 2pm | Ages 7-16
The Lion King Summer Camp July 7th - 11th 10am - 2pm | Ages 7-16
Disney Favs Summer Camp July 14th - 18th 10am - 2pm | Ages 7-16
Disney Favs Summer Camp July 14th - 18th 10am - 2pm | Ages 7-16
Past Productions
Behind the Spotlight: Who is CJAL?
CJAL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donations to Coronado Junior Arts League both support the arts and are 100% tax deductible.
Our production staff consists of musical directors and technical professionals drawn from all over Southern California, most of whom have experience on Broadway or in film.
Our founders include a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a multiple gold album-winning singer, and a nationally-recognized voice coach for performance.
Auditions
What to expect?
Auditions are part of the casting process for a theater production. Actors perform prepared materials for the artistic team to help them cast the roles, including principal, supporting, and ensemble characters.
More specifics:
● Required: 1-minute song selection. This song should showcase the actor’s skill and ability. The length is up to one minute but can be less. The actor is encouraged to choose a song that is similar in style or in genre to that of the show.
● Optional: 1-minute monologue. A monologue is an excerpt of a script where a character is speaking for an extended period. The length is up to one minute but can be less. The actor should have fun with the monologue.
Call Backs
What to expect?
A callback is the next step in the casting process, where the artistic team invites actors back to audition for specific roles based on their initial audition. This allows the team to see more from the actors and determine the best fit for each part. Actors will receive call back materials to perform in the call back.
More specifics:
● Material: Actors will receive links and/or PDFs of scene(s) and music
● Process: Material does not need to be memorized for callbacks, but it is encouraged to be familiar with all material beforehand to ensure a smoother and more confident performance.
Coronado Junior Arts League is a nonprofit and registered IRS 501(c)(3) that represents decades of experience in stage and performing arts.
