Naperville|Local Event
Registration/Audition for How to Train Your Dragon Jr.
Event Details
BrightSide Theatre Youth Project registers/auditions for How to Train Your Dragon, Jr.
REGISTER AT : brightsidetheatre.com/brightside-theatre-youth-project/
Participants will learn the art of musical theatre acting, including what it means to be a character and how to portray their character through dialogue, choreography, and song.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where do I register for participation? o Register/payment is online at brightsidetheatre.com/brightside-theatre-youth-project/ o There will then be 2 dates for auditions consisting of singing, dancing, reading from the script, if necessary, and costume measurements. You only need to attend ONE audition that best fits your schedule –Auditions will take place Saturday 12/5 and Sunday 12/6. If neither date/time works, we will provide the opportunity to audition via Video Submission.
2. How much does it cost to participate? o Participation is $475 per participant. There is a sibling discount – please select 2 for number of children when registering.
3. How are the kids cast? o Casting is based on talent, fit for role and availability for rehearsals.
4. Where are rehearsals and where are performances? o Rehearsals will take place in our REHEARSAL space in Lisle, 1989 University Lane Unit D, (near Benet Academy) o Performances take place at the Yellow Box Theatre in Naperville. o Dates/times of performances: Tickets will be available to purchase for friends and family of the performers before the general public. February 12- 20, 2027 (Fridays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 2 pm and 5 pm)
5. What does the rehearsal schedule look like? o The rehearsal schedule is built around the availability of the kids as best as possible. Typical rehearsals will run 12 – 2pm on Saturdays, 1-4pm on Sundays and 6-7:30 pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. An occasional Thursday 6-7:30 pm may be called. Actors are not called every rehearsal but only on an as- needed basis. o Conflicts are allowed and must be marked on the audition sheet to be excused. Actors CAN NOT miss tech week (Sunday, Feb 7 – Thursday, Feb 11th) or performances. There is only ONE CAST. 6. What makes this program different from others? o BrightSide Theatre Youth Project is guided by the belief that involvement in arts programs increases the development in children on both an academic and social scale while building self-esteem.
The BrightSide Theatre Youth Project is designed to provide professional and educational learning experience for students aged 8-18 interested in exploring musical theater. In this program, children work directly with professional directors, musical directors, choreographers, designers, and artists to develop their own theatrical skills. Our staff has/currently works with professional theatres including, Paramount Arts Center, First Folio, Chicago Shakespeare, Broadway in Chicago, Drury Lane Oak Brook.