Pillars Youth Theater Student
Leadership Team
Thank you for your interest in being part of The Pillars Youth Theater Student Leadership Team for Moana, Jr. This is an incredible opportunity & we hope it is something that will inspire you in your future career decisions.
Please read this page.
If you’d like to be considered for the Leadership Team,
fill out the form below.
We will be choosing our leadership team by
December 1, 2026.
The Pillars Student Leadership Team allows our high school students to step off the stage and become pillars for the next generation of performers.
This program is designed for students who are ready to grow as leaders, teachers, mentors, artists, and technicians. Leadership can help students discover strengths they did not know they had and may even begin shaping future career interests in education, directing, music, design, technical theater, or other creative fields.
For Disney’s Moana JR., selected high school students will take on real production responsibilities under the guidance of our adult leadership team. Depending on the role, students may help lead vocal rehearsals, assist with directing, manage backstage responsibilities, or work alongside our production team in sound, lighting, costumes, and props.
If you were a part of The Phantom of the Opera this Spring at TSP, think of the work Asher, Kate, Callie, Jordyn, Sophi, Ryanne, Olivia, and Reagan did. They met early, communicated via GroupMe to plan rehearsals, and worked together to create a beautiful show. That is what we are looking for.
What This Program Is:
This is a selected leadership team, not an open volunteer group. Completing the application does not guarantee a role.
This is an opportunity to:
develop practical leadership skills
take meaningful responsibility within a production
grow in confidence, communication, organization, and problem-solving
discover whether directing, teaching, music, technical theater, design, or production work might be part of your future
serve younger performers and help create an excellent production
Most importantly, this program is built on one principle:
Leadership is service.
A leader does not stand above the people they lead. A leader notices what needs to be done, comes prepared, encourages others, models focus and respect, and helps the entire team succeed.
What This Program IS NOT
This is not simply “helping out” with the little kids.
It is not a backstage social club.
It is not an opportunity to attend rehearsals primarily to hang out with friends.
It is not a title, status symbol, or position of authority over younger students.
And it is not a casual commitment.
Students selected for the leadership team will be expected to approach their responsibilities with the same level of commitment required of students performing in the production.
If you already know that you will need to miss multiple rehearsals, tech rehearsals, or performances, this program is not the right fit for you this time.
Leadership positions are fun, creative, and rewarding, but they also require maturity, humility, preparation, and follow-through.
Who May Apply
Applications are open to current high school Pillars students who have participated in at least two Pillars productions.
Available leadership positions include:
2 Assistant Directors
Soprano Section Leader
Alto Section Leader
Stage Manager
Sound Technician
Lighting Technician
Costume Lead
Costume Assistant
Prop Lead
Prop Assistant
All interested students must complete the Student Leadership Team application. Positions will be selected based on each student’s application, previous experience with The Pillars, demonstrated reliability, maturity, and the needs of the production.
Selections will be announced by December 1.
As a thank-you for their commitment and service, students who are selected for the Student Leadership Team and who later audition for and are cast in our Summer Theater production will receive 15% off their Summer Theater registration fee. The discount is offered in recognition of the time, responsibility, and leadership they have invested in Disney’s Moana JR.