SHOW DATES: October 24th at 6PM, October 25th at 3PM
SYNOPSIS
Based on the DreamWorks Animation hit, How to Train Your Dragon JR. brings fire-breathing action, epic adventure, and big laughs to the stage. Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition and befriends one of his deadliest foes - a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the unlikely heroes fight against the odds to save both their worlds in this wonderful theatrical adaptation.
CHARACTERS
HICCUP
GENDER: MALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: F5-G3
Son of Viking chief Stoick, wants to be a fierce Viking like his father, but he simply… isn’t. What Hiccup lacks in physical strength and fighting skills, he makes up for in brainpower and problem-solving skills. Hiccup is sincere and always wants to do the right thing, even when it’s hard or goes against the grain.
GROUP: Recruits
SNOTLOUT
GENDER: MALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
A bit of a loudmouth. He’s not necessarily mean; he’s just competitive and wants to impress everyone.
DANE
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 4-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
Young Viking recruit training to become a brave dragon fighter. Energetic, competitive, and eager to prove themselves.
GROUP: Recruits
BRITA
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 4-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
Young Viking recruit training to become a brave dragon fighter. Energetic, competitive, and eager to prove themselves.
STOICK
GENDER: MALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: Ab3-C5
The Viking chief and main dragon slayer. Though he may come across as harsh, he’s only hard on Hiccup because he wants to keep him safe. He knows the more well-trained his recruits are, the safer the whole village will be.
GROUP: Adult Vikings
HOARK
GENDER: MALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: Db4-F4
An adult Viking from the village who helps bring the world of Berk to life through small speaking and singing moments.
GROUP: Adult Vikings
NORE
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
An adult Viking from the village who helps bring the world of Berk to life.
GROUP: Adult Vikings
GUDRUN
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
An adult Viking from the village who helps bring the world of Berk to life.
GROUP: Adult Vikings
THE RED DEATH
GENDER: FEMALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: Ab3-D5
Controls all the other Dragons.
TUNA, LUNA, & BRUNA
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 2-12
VOCAL RANGE: A3-Bb4
Described as large with small wings. Tuna, Luna, and Bruna sing solos and have featured moments.
GROUP: Dragons - Timberjacks
LASH & DASH
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 2-12
VOCAL RANGE: G#3-B4
Described as fast and agile. Lash and Dash sing solos and have featured moments.
GROUP: Dragons - Skrills
BLITZ & OTHER DEADLY NADDERS
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 2-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
Have sharp spines. Blitz is a bit of a nervous Dragon.
GROUP: Dragons - Deadly Nadders
ASTRID
GENDER: FEMALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: D5-G#3
Everything a Viking recruit should be: strong, fast, and tough. She idolizes Stoick and wants to hunt Dragons, perfecting every part of her training. Astrid is confident and charismatic but not arrogant, and she takes training very seriously.
GROUP: Recruits
TUFFNUT
GENDER: MALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
Ruffnut and Tuffnut are twins. They talk tough and want to be dragon slayers, but they are not quite as capable as Astrid and tend to argue with each other.
GROUP: Recruits
FROSTBITE
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 4-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
Young Viking recruit training to become a brave dragon fighter. Energetic, competitive, and eager to prove themselves.
GROUP: Recruits
SUNGRASS
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 4-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
Young Viking recruit training to become a brave dragon fighter. Energetic, competitive, and eager to prove themselves.
GROUP: Recruits
GOBBER
GENDER: MALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: Ab3-Ab4
The village blacksmith and helps train the Recruits. While he’s a little bit goofy, he knows how to deal with Dragons and is an excellent teacher.
GERTRUD
GENDER: FEMALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: Ab3-Db4
An adult Viking from the village who helps bring the world of Berk to life through small speaking and singing moments.
GROUP: Adult Vikings
DARBY
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
An adult Viking from the village who helps bring the world of Berk to life.
GROUP: Adult Vikings
FRIDA
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
An adult Viking from the village who helps bring the world of Berk to life.
HUSKY, MUSKY, & LUSKY
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 2-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
Described as fast and agile. Gronckles have six fire blasts before their power is depleted. Husky, Musky, and Lusky are used by Gobber to train the Recruits. Musky is defeated by Astrid during training while Husky and Lusky spar with the Recruits.
GROUP: Dragons - Gronckles
HOUDINI & SWEENY
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 2-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
Described as large with small wings. Tuna, Luna, and Bruna sing solos and have featured moments.
GROUP: Dragons - Monstrous Nightmares
SPARKY & MARKY
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 2-12
VOCAL RANGE: D4-D5
Live in tide pools and ponds and breathe scalding-hot water. Sparky and Marky have significant solos and individual lines.
GROUP: Dragons - Scauldrons
RUFFNUT
GENDER: FEMALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
Ruffnut and Tuffnut are twins. They talk tough and want to be dragon slayers, but they are not quite as capable as Astrid and tend to argue with each other.
GROUP: Recruits
FISHLEGS
GENDER: MALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
He's doing his best. Like Hiccup, he’s not the most naturally gifted Viking, but he tries.
GROUP: Recruits
LUMI
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 4-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
Young Viking recruit training to become a brave dragon fighter. Energetic, competitive, and eager to prove themselves.
GROUP: Recruits
TIG
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 64-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
Young Viking recruit training to become a brave dragon fighter. Energetic, competitive, and eager to prove themselves.
GROUP: Recruits
PHLEGMA
GENDER: FEMALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: Gb5-Db4
An adult Viking from the village who helps bring the world of Berk to life through small speaking and singing moments.
GROUP: Adult Vikings
BURNTHAIR
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
An adult Viking from the village who helps bring the world of Berk to life.
GROUP: Adult Vikings
ACK
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: N/A
An adult Viking from the village who helps bring the world of Berk to life.
GROUP: Adult Vikings
TOOTHLESS
GENDER: FEMALE
GRADE(S): 6-12
VOCAL RANGE: G3-C5
A Night Fury, the most mysterious of all Dragon species. Though Toothless is unsure at first about working with Hiccup, they become fast friends.
GROUP: Dragons
FARLEY & CHARLEY
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 2-12
VOCAL RANGE: G#3-Bb4
Two-headed Dragons considered dangerous by the Vikings. Farley and Charley have a few short solos and spoken lines.
GROUP: Dragons - Zipplebacks
BELLY & JELLY
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 2-12
VOCAL RANGE: A3-Bb4
Reclusive, living in underwater caves and tide pools. BELLY and JELLY have lines and sing solos.
GROUP: Dragons - Thunderdrums
TUCK & HUCK
GENDER: ANY/FLEXIBLE
GRADE(S): 2-12
VOCAL RANGE: D4-D5
They spit acid. Tuck and Huck sing solos and have a few featured lines.
GROUP: Dragons - Changewings
AUDITIONS
AUDITION VIDEOS DUE AUGUST 27TH.
Check back soon for audition materials!
TECH CREW
TECH CREW IS OPEN TO GRADES 6-12.
Tech crew are the members that power the scene changes, prop handoffs and onstage “magic” for each production. This may include helping with scene changes, props, costumes, lighting, sound, or front of house.
Stage Manager: As a stage manager, you will be the director’s right hand helper. You will be responsible for managing the run crew backstage. Assistant stage managers will also be in charge of communication with the director through the comm system, calling cues backstage, and helping with scene changes and special effects. This role is great for people with good leadership and problem-solving skills.
Run Crew: Run crew are the members that power the scene changes, prop handoffs and onstage “magic” for each production. This may include, but not limited to, moving scenic units, striking and setting of props on stage, and so on.
Sound Crew: Sound Crew will help with microphones, sound cues, and music cues. As a sound tech, you will work with the director to test microphones and run sound cues. This role is great for students with a good ear for music, strong concentration skills, and students who have an interest in sound technology.
Lighting Crew: Lighting Crew will be in charge of running the lighting for the show. They will use the light board and spotlights to provide all lighting elements. This role is great for students with strong concentration skills and have an interest in learning about lighting.
House Crew: House managers will be in charge of making sure the house (where the audience sits) is prepared for the audience. This includes arranging chairs, picking up trash from the previous performance, making sure there are enough programs, handing out programs, and turning the house lights on and off for pre-show, intermission, and post-show. They will work with the director to make sure house opens on time and making sure everyone is able to find a seat.
Style Crew: Style Crew is charged with all Hair, Makeup, and Costume responsibilities for the show. They will help with hair, makeup, costume changes, top of show dressing, and performing costume checks following each dress rehearsal and performance.
Check back soon for Tech Crew Applications!