Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the first youth show of the season, How to Train Your Dragon Jr, Saturday July 25. Auditions will be held and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 10 am. The musical, directed by Reilly Callaghan with choreography by Timothy Mills, will run at the Community Arts Center September 11 to September 20. If needed, callbacks will be that afternoon and will include a dance call and well as reading and singing from the show.
All roles are available. There are two morning school shows Thursday September 10 and 17. Youth performers of all races and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition. Those new to Thalian Association should bring an up-to-date picture with them.
To sign up for an audition time, please click HERE.
For auditions, performers should prepare 30 seconds of a comedic song they feel confident singing. We are looking for vocal projection and personality!
A typical rehearsal week would be Monday- Thursday, 5-7 pm and Saturdays 10-2 pm.
Conflicts are allowed if given up front on the audition form.
Available Roles:
*Gender marks the CHARACTERS gender, the actor cast.
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: G3
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
Snotlout
A bit of a loudmouth. He’s not necessarily mean; he’s just competitive and wants to impress everyone.
Gender: male
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
Fishlegs
He’s doing his best. Like Hiccup, he’s not the most naturally gifted Viking, but he tries.
Gender: male
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