Dreamwork’s How to Train Your Dragon: The Musical JR
Overview
Based on the DreamWorks Animation hit movie, 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 brand new theatrical adaptation.
How to Train Your Dragon JR. was created through the DreamWorks Theatricals/MTI Emerging Writers Program, a collaboration between DreamWorks Theatricals, Music Theatre International, and NBC Universal.
Our Advanced showcase program gives student actors the opportunity to receive top-level training as they work in an ensemble with their peers towards final performances. The rehearsal process allows students to work with professional directors, actors, educators, and choreographers. This is an intensive, rigorous program, and one that provides actors with pride of ownership as they develop skills as performers and develop confidence in their off-stage lives.
All students registered for this program will be cast in the show and will strengthen their acting, singing, and dancing skills throughout the process. Our Advanced actors work at an accelerated pace and work on more in-depth choreography and characterization. This show includes roles for performers with a range of acting experience. Solos, as well as ensemble singing opportunities, are available. More information and instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of the program.
Students are expected to attend each rehearsal for the full time listed and attend all performances for their assigned cast.
Rehearsals
Semester: Fall 2026
Ages: 13–18
Dates: Saturdays, September 12–December 5, 2026 (no class on November 28)
Time: 1–4:30 p.m.
Tuition: $525
Location: Expectation Church, 11924 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Performance
Date: Saturday, December 12 AND Sunday, December 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Harris Theater, George Mason University, 4471 Aquia Creek Ln, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Notes
- Students should break a hearty snack for their snack break. Please, do not bring any nut products.
- There will be an additional dress rehearsal in the performance space the week of Dec. 7–11, day and time to be announced. More information to follow.
- 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].