Auditions for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE MUSICAL JR

NEW THIS YEAR: Click here to register for auditions for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON THE MUSICAL JR., presented by Youtheatre at the Erie Playhouse. 

WHO/WHEN:
Ages 8 – 18
Auditions: February 21 & 22 @ 4:30
Audition Workshop: February 20 @ 10:30 AM – 12 PM
@ Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall 1158 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16503

Performances May 14-23 @ LECOM Stage at the Playhouse
(including school time matinee performances at 10 am and Noon on May 19, 20, & 21)

Auditioners are asked to arrive and to sign in BEFORE the posted audition start time. 

All roles are available. The Erie Playhouse practices color conscious casting.  All ethnicities  and newcomers are welcome. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for these events. Perusal scripts are available in the box office for 24 hrs. with a refundable $10 deposit.  Questions? Please contact ahnika.lexvold@erieplayhouse.org.

THE SHOW: 

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON THE MUSICAL JR

Book by Kate Thomas

Lyrics by Kate Thomas,Veronica Mansour

Music by Veronica Mansour

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.

DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER AHNIKA LEXVOLD

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TBD

MUSIC DIRECTOR DEVON YATES

AUDITION INFORMATION:

See “Youtheatre Auditions” for a more detailed breakdown of how auditions will run.

Auditions will consist of a monologue, song, and dance portion. You will learn the dance at auditions but should have your monologue and song learned and memorized before auditions. Monologues and songs for auditions are from the show and can be found below. Please choose only one monologue and one song from the options to perform! 

There will be an optional (but encouraged!) audition workshop held at the rehearsal hall on February 20 @ 10:30 – 12 where you can learn the audition dance ahead of time and work on your song and monologue with the director. This workshop is designed to alleviate some of the stress that goes with auditioning and also to ensure that anyone who wishes will have the resources to feel prepared for their audition.

Auditions start at the posted time with everyone learning the dance together and performing it for the director. Arrive early to allow time to fill out/turn in audition forms beforehand!

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON AUDITION FORM

Monologue Options

Choose ONE monologue to perform HERE

Song Options

Listen to the vocal demos for the show HERE

Choose ONE song to perform from the following:

“What A Viking Can Do”  – HICCUP

Accompaniment (what you will be performing with for your audition)

EXAMPLE (for learning the song)

“Just Another Girl” – ASTRID

Accompaniment (what you will be performing with for your audition)

EXAMPLE (for learning the song)

“Way Up High” – RED DEATH

Accompaniment (what you will be performing with for your audition)

EXAMPLE (for learning the song)

COMMITMENT:

Rehearsal will take place 3 – 4 days a week at the Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall. Rehearsals will typically take place from 4:30 – 6:30 on weekdays and 2 – 4 on Saturdays. Not every actor will be called to every rehearsal, but if you are called to a rehearsal attendance is mandatory! The show will move to the Erie Playhouse Stage the week of May 3. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances after this date. Please be sure to have any known conflicts with the anticipated rehearsal period for this show ready to provide on your audition form when you arrive!

CHARACTERS:

VIKINGS

Hiccup
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.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Astrid
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.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G#3

Ruffnut
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.
Gender: female

Tuffnut
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.
Gender: male

Snotlout
A bit of a loudmouth. He’s not necessarily mean; he’s just competitive and wants to impress everyone. Cast an actor who can command the stage and lean into Snotlout’s obnoxious streak.
Gender: male

Fishlegs
He’s doing his best. Like Hiccup, he’s not the most naturally gifted Viking, but he tries.
Gender: male

Viking Recruits
Dane, Frostbite, Lumi, Brita, Sungrass, and Tig are the other recruits.

Stoick
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.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Gobber
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.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Phlegma
Phlegma, Hoarck, and Gertrud are Adult Vikings with a few lines and small solos.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: Db4
Vocal range bottom: Gb5

Hoarck
Phlegma, Hoarck, and Gertrud are Adult Vikings with a few lines and small solos.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Db4

Gertrud
Phlegma, Hoarck, and Gertrud are Adult Vikings with a few lines and small solos.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: Db4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Adult Vikings
Burnthair, Nore, Darby, Ack, Gudrun, and Frida are Adult Vikings with speaking lines.

DRAGONS

Toothless
A Night Fury, the most mysterious of all Dragon species. Though Toothless is unsure at first about working with Hiccup, they become fast friends.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3

The Red Death
Controls all the other Dragons.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Monstrous Nightmare
Houdini is a monstrous nightmare that challenges Hiccup in the arena. A featured comedic role with large sections of stage combat.

Gronkles
Gronckles have six fire blasts before their power is depleted. Husky, Musky, and Lusky are used by Gobber to train the Recruits.

Zipplebacks
Two-headed Dragons considered dangerous by the Vikings. Farley and Charley have solos and spoken lines.
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: G#3

Timerjacks
Described as large with small wings. Tuna, Luna, and Bruna sing solos and have featured moments.
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: A3

Thunderdrums
Reclusive, living in underwater caves and tide pools. Belly and Jelly have lines and sing solos.
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: A3

Skrills
Described as fast and agile. Lash and Dash sing solos and have featured moments.
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: G#3

Scauldrons
Live in tide pools and ponds and breathe scalding-hot water. Sparky and Marky have solos and lines.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D4

Changewings
They spit acid. Tuck and Huck sing solos and have lines.
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: G#3

Deadly Nadders
Have sharp spines. Blitz is a bit of a nervous Dragon.

NEW THIS YEAR: Click here to register for auditions for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON THE MUSICAL JR., presented by Youtheatre at the Erie Playhouse.