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"How to Train Your Dragon JR." Seeks Kids and Teens

College Station, TX, United States
ID: 611538Exp: 8/24/2026
Description:

Casting performers ages 8–17 for "How to Train Your Dragon JR." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Based on the beloved DreamWorks Animation film, this action-packed musical brings dragons, Vikings, adventure, laughter, and heart to the stage. Join Hiccup, an unlikely young Viking hero, as he challenges tradition and forms an unforgettable friendship with Toothless, a dragon everyone else fears. Together, they'll discover that courage, compassion, and friendship can change the world. Additional info: Important Dates: Free Audition Workshops: August 22 | 1:30–2:30 PM August 23 | 4:00–5:00 PM Callbacks: August 27 Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 PM Performances: November 7 & 8 Note that a fee will be applied. See the attachment for the audition packet. If interested, please apply.

24 roles

VikingsBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Burnthair, Nore, Darby, Ack, Gudrun, Frida, Phlegma, Hoarck and Gertrud are Adult Vikings who live in the village.

AstridBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Everything a Viking recruit should be: strong, fast, and tough. Astrid is confident and charismatic but not arrogant, and she takes training very seriously.

FishlegsMale8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

He's doing his best. Like Hiccup, he’s not the most naturally gifted Viking, but he tries.

GobberMale8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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

HiccupMale8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

RecruitsBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Dane, Frostbite, Lumi, Brita, Sungrass, and Tig are the other young dragon slaying recruits.

Ruffnut and TuffnutMale8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

SnotloutMale8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

A bit of a loudmouth. He’s not necessarily mean; he’s just competitive and wants to impress everyone.

TuffnutMale8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

StoickMale8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

DragonsBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Changewings They spit acid.

Deadly NaddersBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Have sharp spines.

GroncklesBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Have six fire blasts before their power is depleted.

Red DeathBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Controls all the other Dragons.

SkrillsBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Described as fast and agile.

ScauldronsBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Live in tide pools and ponds and breathe scalding-hot water.

ThunderdrumsMale8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Reclusive, living in underwater caves and tide pools.

TimberjacksMale8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Described as large with small wings.

ToothlessBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

A Night Fury, the most mysterious of all Dragon species.

ZipplebacksBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Two-headed Dragons considered dangerous by the Vikings.

CloudsBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

The graceful fluffy shapes in the sky over the Isle of Berk.

FireBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

The bright flames that the dragons breathe.

SheepBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

The vikings’ sheep and the dragons’ prey. Not very bright, but very cuddly.

StarsBoth genders8-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Shining in the sky over the Isle of Berk.