About SJST
SJST is a theatre group of teens that has been a staple of Needham, Massachusetts' theatre scene for 30 years. In that time, SJST has always been run entirely by students. We have oversight from Saint Joseph Parish, but all decisions involving the directing of actors, leading of the group, creating of the set, and managing the show overall are entirely made by the SJST staff: all people under the age of 21. Over the years we have become very popular, attracting audiences from around the area that come back every year.
We have done a range of shows over the years. Everything from Disney's Beauty and the Beast to the classic Oklahoma! to Godspell are on our resume. Shows are chosen by the SJST Staff in the winter for the next year.
Staff is the group inside SJST that runs all important facets of SJST. The directors block scenes and direct the actors. The tech directors design and produce the set from scratch. The music directors teach the music to the cast, and so on. They are all under 21 and most are not professionally trained in whatever they are doing, however they all work together to make the show what it becomes. Staff generally consists of the most senior members of SJST. If you have any questions about a specific department, refer to the Contact Us page.
The members of SJST span several towns and age groups. While we practice at the Saint Joseph Parish in Needham, we have members from Wellesley, Weston, and other Massachusetts towns as well. We have members from 7th grade to juniors in college, and anyone ages 13 to 20 is welcome to join us. Many have been involved in SJST for years, but we get new actors and techies every year, and our members continue to return year after year.
SJST is more than just a group of kids getting together in the summer to do a musical, it is a great community of friends. Often, practices are just an excuse to come hang out with others in SJST! Almost everyone in the group refers to it as a second family. If you're thinking of joining, come down to the auditions and see if you like it! Remember, if you have any questions about the program, visit the Contact Us page to speak to a current staff member, or ask one of them to add you to our Facebook group where you can talk to other members of the SJST community.
89- Godspell
90- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
91- Bye, Bye Birdie
92- Showboat
93- Brigadoon
94- Kiss Me Kate
95- Oliver
96- Annie Get Your Gun
97- 42nd Street
98- Crazy For You
99- Guys and Dolls
00- State Fair
01- Anything Goes
02- West Side Story
03- Brigadoon
04- Footloose
05- Beauty and the Beast
06- Kismet
07- The Wiz
08- Damn Yankees
09- Seussical
10- Once Upon A Mattress
11- Oklahoma
12- Cinderella
13- Children of Eden
14- Anything Goes
15- The Music Man
16- The Pajama Game
17- The Addams Family
18- Footloose
19- High School Musical
20- Online
21- Romeo and Juliet
22- Freaky Friday