J Company Youth Theatre

5* Performances in addition to 5* Kids on stage and behind stage. Amazing how these young eager talents bring such magic each and every performance.
As a parent I truly appreciate the level of professionalism and community that this youth theater encompasses.
By far… the Best in Show all around.
Questions I get often:
«Kids are lip singing?» Ummm… NO! That is pure singing LIVE.
«Kids are professionals right?» No, But they are not short of it either. Pure talent.
Prepare to be amazed! Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy.

J Company Youth Theater has been a wonderful experience for my daughter. She is now rehearsing for her 6^th show and is loving it as much as her first.

The absolute best for youth theater. We tried a number of different youth theater companies both for being a part of and for watching, but we always come back to J Company.

After seeing J*Company’s production of Annie last spring, our son decided he wanted to try out for the next show. He’s currently in the cast of Mary Poppins and just said to me tonight, «Mom, I just love this experience.» He’s in the BEST mood after every rehearsal, has made new friends from all over the county and is learning valuable lessons that transcend the theatre. We’re so impressed with the director and the professional, organized, efficient and fun program. And the quality of the productions are the best youth theater we’ve seen in San Diego. Bravo! Bravo!

My daughter participated in more than a dozen J*Company productions and now I am an employee of the JCC, so of course I am biased and love this place! But if you are looking for a way to bring your child into the arts, pull them out of their shell, and introduce them to a fantastic group of kids from all over the county, J*Company is the place to do it. The director, Joey Landwehr is a wonderful person and teacher. I guarantee your kid will absolutely love the experience here.
And then we get to the productions themselves. Every production is so well-​done. The last play, The Pirates of Penzance was absolutely charming. Kids and adults were laughing and cheering throughout the show. Many of the performances sold out. The next show is Annie and our cast is outstanding. You have to check it out and get your tickets early because it will be a sell-​out.

The best youth theatre program in the city with the most amazing performances! My daughter is in her 5^th show at the J*Company, and loving every minute of it! She is creating the most wonderful childhood memories and friends for life.

We loved, loved, loved Shrek the Musical by J* Company! Amazing talent… made us feel like we were in Los Angeles instead of San Diego. Best of all, my daughter asked if she could take acting and singing lessons so that she can audition for The Little Mermaid, the company’s next performance. I’m not interested in having a child star, but love that she was inspired by local youth who are expressing themselves artistically. Beautiful facility, super fun show and really great talent. 5 stars!!!

This is a fantastic show. Bring your kids before it’s too late! Great music, amazing performances and good fun all around. It’s a must-​see!

The J Company productions are outstanding. The kids are incredibly talented, and it never ceases to amaze me how they’re able to put together quality shows in 6 weeks. It is obvious that the director, Joey Landwehr, enjoys his job, and he is really great with all of the kids, ensuring that there is no bullying and never playing favorites. The older kids are role models for the younger ones, and I’ve never seen or heard of any cattiness or gossip among the kids. My son has participated in several shows from acting/​singing/​dancing to crewing… and I’ve got to say there hasn’t been one bad apple in the bunch. The parents are supportive and helpful not only with the kids, but also with each other. I’d trust any of these parents with my child. If you’re thinking of an extra curricular activity for your 7 – 18 year old child, or if you want to see quality performances from some of San Diego’s very talented kids, you can’t go wrong with J*Company.

My two daughters have gotten so much by performing in and watching these shows! What fantastic performances by young people!

Cinderella for KIDS by KIDS. Don’t miss it.
Bring your little ones. The show is appropriate in length for toddlers.
The classic story of Cinderella with great music, singing and dancing.
J*Company is a great place to bring the family…

What better way to expose your kids to the theatre than by bringing them to a play performed by other kids in a kid-​friendly atmosphere!
We’ve already seen «The Jungle Book Kids» and «101 Dalmations» at J*Company Youth Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in UTC. I was surprised at how professional these performances were! The kid-​actors range in age from about 7 years old to 18 years old. They are surpisingly very talented in acting and singing! The stage décor and costumes were delightful as well.
We got a group of 20+ to go together as «Family Day at the Theatre.» All mommy’s and daddy’s enjoyed the performance but most importantly ALL OUR CHILDREN WERE ATTENTIVE AND EXCITED! Our children, ages infant to toddler, really enjoyed the performances … imagine that! We plan on continuing to attend the plays in the 2008 – 2009 Season (and beyond) and maybe later… enroll our daughter in classes (beginning at age 4).
The J*Company 2007 – 2008 15^th Season included: High School Musical; The Jungle Book Kids; AIDA; and 101 Dalmations.
Next season, 2008 – 2009 includes: Pocahontas; Into The Woods; and Fireflies. Plan ahead!
I have one more hint … each ticket is $ 16.50 (for anyone older that 2). However, if you get together ALL your friends and buy 20 tickets at one time … the tix are ONLY $ 10.50 a piece! Good deal! There are also student discounts available but group ticket prices are the most affordable.
Enjoy!