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Auditions for "How to Train Your Dragon JR." by Young Artists Ensemble, ages 10-18. Workshop on Nov 15, auditions Dec 5-6, performances Feb 5-21, 2027.

Auditions: December 5 & 6​​​​
Open to participants ages 10-18

Announcing a How To Train Your Dragon Audition Workshop! Saturday, November 15 from 5:30-7:30pm.
Class #3500.5261 (Click
HERE to register) Cost $10
Get advice on auditioning, learn some music and dance, and meet the production team. Performers age 10-18 with and without disabilities are encouraged to audition! PLEASE NOTE: This is not the actual audition and is not a requirement for the audition. This is a preparatory workshop only. To sign up for an actual audition, please follow the link below.

SIGN-UPS COMING SOON!


Audition Times


Audition Times

Book by Kate Thomas
Lyrics by Kate Thomas, Veronica Mansour
Music by Veronica Mansour
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture
In association with Universal Theatrical Group

Directed by Shaunae Boucher
Musical Direction by Susan Treworgy-Calkins
Choreographed by Tiffany Rae Mallari
Assistant Directed by Sebastian Hall

Hiccup and his fellow Viking teens, Astrid, Ruffnut, Tuffnet, Snotlout, and Fishlegs defy tradition and befriend some “ferocious” dragons to fight to save both their worlds. All your favorite characters join for some epic adventures and big laughs in this wonderful theatrical adaptation.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS (PDF DOCUMENT) - COMING SOON

 PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (PDF DOCUMENT) - COMING SOON

Auditions will last two hours and will consist of cold readings from the script, singing, and dancing. Participants must prepare 1-minute of a song and bring sheet music in the correct key (or recorded accompaniemnt on a blue tooth enabled device. Sheet music is highly encouraged. Wear comfortable clothes for movement. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time.

Important Dates

  • Callbacks: Monday, October 26 from 5:00-10:00pm
  • Parent Meeting: Wednesday, October 28 from 6:00-7:00pm
  • Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm and Saturdays from 10:00am -2:00pm
  • Performances: January 8-17, 2027 
    Participants must be available for all performances. If you are currently cast in another production, please be sure to list that production's commitments as conflicts on your audition form.

Other Details

  • Auditions are by appointment only
  • Participants must be at least 13 and not yet 19 years old by the closing performance on January 17, 2027
  • Auditions, Callbacks, and most Rehearsals held in the Theatre on the Hill at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts; 403 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks.
  • Performances held in the Theatre on the Hill at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts; 403 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks
  • There is a $210 participation fee; financial assistance available

Interested in working backstage? 

Please fill out this TECH CREW VOLUNTEER FORM before the deadline TBA