Hi, Amber! I think you may be referring to Texas Thespians's Junior Thespian Regional Festival. If I'm correct, I don't have any direct insight to provide. However, I know the event information lives on this webpage: https://www.texasthespians.org/jr_regional_festivals.html
This webpage lists Alexis Gette as the Junior Festival Director. I'd highly encourage reaching out to Alexis for supplemental support as you navigate the conversation with your students!
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Taylor Davis (she/her)
Events Program Manager
Educational Theatre Association
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