Dragon Trainer Adventures
Overview
Inspired by Dreamwork’s How to Train Your Dragon: The Musical JR! Join beloved dragons, characters, and some new friends in a brand new adventure in Berk!
This 90-minute class provides a more advanced option for our growing young actors. The cast will have the opportunity to share their work in final performances at the end of the session.
This class builds on the basics introduced in our Mini Actors’ Showcase, concentrating on story-structure, characterization, the creative process, and acting techniques. Our young actors will experience a more realized performance, complete with technical elements.
Cost includes all rehearsals, performance, and a show T-shirt.
Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and their performance.
Our Young Actors’ Showcase is an excellent training ground for our musical showcases! It is a recommended prerequisite for our Musical Showcase program, and we recommend a minimum of two sessions at this level of study.
Rehearsals
Semester: Fall 2026
Ages: 7–8
Dates: Saturdays, September 12–December 5, 2026 (no class on November 28)
Time: 9–10:30 a.m.*
Tuition: $375
Location: Expectation Church, 11924 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
*Final classes of the session may extend by 30 minutes (to be determined). There will be an additional evening dress rehearsal in the performance space during the week before performances.
Performance
Date: Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13
Time: 9:15 a.m.
Location: Harris Theater, George Mason University, 4471 Aquia Creek Ln, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Notes
- Cost includes all rehearsals and performance weekend, and a show T-shirt
Registration
Registration opens on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. AFYP member only registration: 6:30–7:30 p.m. General public registration opens at 8 p.m.
A limited number of mid-year memberships will be available for purchase beginning July 1, 2026 at noon. Mid-year members are valid from July 1 to November 30, 2026.
If the program you would like to enroll in is full, please join our waitlist and our staff will be in touch with you with updates by email. Questions may be sent to [email protected].
- Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
- Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds, and more for fall or spring group classes.
- All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least one week before the class starts with all necessary details.
- Online registration closes two business days before the first class, however space may still be available. Please contact [email protected] for more information. A $10 late registration fee may apply.
- For additional information, please contact the Academy at [email protected].