Roberta Jones Junior Theatre

Roberta Jones Junior Theatre This is the official page of the Roberta Jones Junior Theatre, a program within the City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department.

In keeping with the vision of founder Roberta Jones, and our 50+ year history, Roberta Jones Junior Theatre provides youth in Santa Clara with high-quality recreational experiences in Theatre Arts. All children are welcome to participate on stage and backstage in our productions. Our program fosters a strong sense of place and community for participants and the general public. Youths are given opp

ortunities for self expression in a fun, safe environment where they improve self esteem, confidence and social skills while learning the value of personal responsibility from adult role models. Audiences are provided with excellent, affordable, family-friendly special events where our young performers inspire joyful appreciation for the Performing Arts in the Santa Clara community.

Set sail on an unforgettable adventure with RJJT. Get your tickets now for Disney's Moana Jr.! Bring the whole family an...
05/28/2026

Set sail on an unforgettable adventure with RJJT. Get your tickets now for Disney's Moana Jr.! Bring the whole family and experience the magic, music, and adventure live on stage. Visit RJJT.org to purchase.

Maureen Johnson. A performance artist who is constantly raging and ready to fight. Maureen is full ofwell-intended passi...
05/07/2026

Maureen Johnson. A performance artist who is constantly raging and ready to fight. Maureen is full of
well-intended passion and anarchist energies of which she pours into her art no matter the medium. She’s
a former roommate of Roger, Mark, Collins and Benny. She completes the friend group by rounding out
the space with intoxicating energy. Maureen is q***r and openly dating Joanne, after recently breaking
up with Mark. Bursting with confidence and a vivacious spirit, Maureen navigates how to be a less
self-centered human that is accountable for their actions. Artistically speaking she is a radical and
unexpected arts advocate.

Benjamin Coffin III. Mark and Roger’s landlord and former roommate. Benny struggles to find connectionwith his former fr...
05/06/2026

Benjamin Coffin III. Mark and Roger’s landlord and former roommate. Benny struggles to find connection
with his former friends. He is constantly battling being a friend while pleasing his new in-laws. Despite
being seen as a sellout, Benny longs to know who he is and where he fits in his community.

Mimi Marquez. A dancer, Mimi is a woman determined to live in the moment. She is a drug addict who isliving with HIV. A ...
05/05/2026

Mimi Marquez. A dancer, Mimi is a woman determined to live in the moment. She is a drug addict who is
living with HIV. A young woman on a journey to find who she is and what she is fighting for. Mimi’s
addiction and intentions are often at odds. She desperately tries to make the best of life in whatever way
she can. Living in the same building as Roger and Mark, Mimi meets the friend group through her
unexpected romantic connection to Roger and is forever changed by this chosen family. Her artistry is
connected to her body and movement.

Tom Collins is a professor of technology at NYU that is grounded in anarchy and liberation, Tom Collins issmart, caring,...
05/04/2026

Tom Collins is a professor of technology at NYU that is grounded in anarchy and liberation, Tom Collins is
smart, caring, and the backbone of his friend group. His chosen family is lifted by his positive and
nurturing spirit. His warmth and empathic presence allow him to invite his friends to examine personal
accountability. Tom used to be a roommate in the loft with Mark, Roger, and Benny. He is also living with
HIV.

Joanne Jefferson is a public interest lawyer who always fights for the underdog, Joanne comes from aconservative upper-c...
05/03/2026

Joanne Jefferson is a public interest lawyer who always fights for the underdog, Joanne comes from a
conservative upper-class family. As an out and proud le***an, she demands her own liberation. She is
smart, purposeful, and grounded. She is dating Maureen Johnson. Joanne’s connection to Maureen
brings her into an established chosen family where she discovers the power of being celebrated in her
own community.

Mark Cohen A filmmaker and video artist who constantly seeks validation. He connects deeply with hisroommate Roger and l...
05/03/2026

Mark Cohen A filmmaker and video artist who constantly seeks validation. He connects deeply with his
roommate Roger and longs for the days when his group of friends were closer. In his struggles to find his
place in the world, he often finds himself on the outside looking in. Mark comes from privilege but desires
to understand his responsibility to himself and his community.

Angel Dumott Schunard. A vibrant street musician who radiates light! Angel moves through theworld as a gender nonconfor...
05/01/2026

Angel Dumott Schunard. A vibrant street musician who radiates light! Angel moves through the
world as a gender nonconforming human who is also living with HIV. Angel has an incredible
spirit with a gift for inspiring human connection all while being a street fashion icon. Angel is
magnetic and rooted in living for the moment. Angel meets and swiftly becomes Tom Collins’
partner, a connection that brings Angel into the group. Angel is the heart of the piece. Angel’s
musicality is rooted in their connection and love for rhythm, movement, and storytelling. Angel’s
artistry is akin to the artistic qualities of Prince, a young RuPaul, and/or Grace Jones. 👼 Auditions are June 8 & 9. Link for signups are in our bio.

Get to know the characters of Rent. Roger Davis is a musician/singer-songwriter who is a recovering drug addict living w...
04/30/2026

Get to know the characters of Rent. Roger Davis is a musician/singer-songwriter who is a recovering drug addict living with HIV. Roger has mourned members of his community and is grieving the loss of his deceased former girlfriend. Roger longs for connection and meaning through his music. He is roommates with Mark in an abandoned loft space. He is reminiscent of a young Kurt Cobain and/or Lenny Kravitz in his musical styling. 🎸 There are still spaces open to join our teen production of Rent this summer. A link to the production registration can be found in our bio. Check back to see more descriptions of our characters. In the coming days:)

We had an amazing time revisiting Hadestown last Saturday night. It made us miss our own production, that was so special...
04/29/2026

We had an amazing time revisiting Hadestown last Saturday night. It made us miss our own production, that was so special. Hope to see everyone at our next teen production, Rent, later this summer.

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