Cool Kid Players

Youth Performing Arts

The Cool Kid Player's (C.K.P.) Youth Performing Arts Program  is a sign up program offering ages 6 to 18 the opportunity to perform in full scale theater productions here at the Selma Arts Center. CKP produces around three shows a year, ages vary depending on the “casting call" for each performance. No experience is needed and all are included with registration. Our program also offers Performing Arts and Visual Arts classes, such as Acting, Vocal, Make-up, Art and Scenic Design.

The City of Selma Recreation Department has provided the youth of the community the opportunity to experience the performing arts since the early 2000’s.  CKP productions and classes are open to all, and provide a variety of Arts and skill level. It is the City of Selma's goal to provide youth a safe environment and affordable education of the arts.

Dreamwork's How To Train Your Dragon The Musical Jr.

Rehearsals Start: July 6th, 2026
Audition Date: June 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th

Registrations NOW CLOSED due to full capacity

Audition Dates: June 15th - June 18th

To Pay Registration, please email Nicolettea@cityofselma.com or Samanthav@cityofselma.com with your child's first and last name

CKP's Production of How to Train Your Dragon The Musical Jr. is open to anyone 7-15yrs. No prior theatre experience is required.

All who register before the cut-off will be accepted.

We will not be accepting registrations due to full capacity.

Synopsis

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.

Rehearsals: Rehearsals start July 6th, 2026.

Full Rehearsal Calendar will be posted soon.

Rehearsals are 4pm to 6pm, every Monday thru Wednesday at the Selma Arts Center. Some Thursday rehearsals will be scheduled for main characters.  Not everyone is called everyday so please look out for a digital calendar that will be on the ‘Parent Spot” soon.

Performances: Two weekends, 12 performances. Main characters may be split cast.

Thursday, August 27th 7PM / Friday, August 28th 7PM / Saturday, August 29th at 2PM & 7PM / Sunday, August 30th at 2PM & 7PM

Thursday, September 3rd 7PM / Friday, September 4th 7PM / Saturday, September 5th  at 2PM & 7PM / Sunday September 6th at 2PM & 7PM.

Rehearsals will take place at the Selma Arts Center 1935 High Street, Selma CA 92662. 

For more information call (559) 891-2238 or email nicolettea@cityofselma.com

To Pay Registration, please email Nicolettea@cityofselma.com or Samanthav@cityofselma.com with your child's first and last name

Tentative Rehearsal Calendar
Parent Welcome Packet - How to Train Your Dragon The Musical Jr.
Parent Welcome Packet - SPANISH
Character Descriptions- How To Train Your Dragon The Musical Jr.
Parent Meeting Slides - How to Train Your Dragon

Parent Spot - CKP

Visit the Parent Spot to find

Calendar Update: Due to the high volume of participants, auditions have been extended to Thursday, June 18th

**Audition dates Mon June 15th - Thurs June 18th**

Remind App- Join our classroom @CKPDragon

(Link: https://www.remind.com/join/ckpdragon)

 *Please Note: Reminds will ONLY SEND as IN APP Notifications. Please be sure to DOWNLOAD THE APP or access Remind via a web browser

Rehearsal Calendar-  Daily Schedule Subject to change.

All Schedule changes will be listed in Parent Spot and sent out Via Remind.

Handouts and Notices-

Tentative Rehearsal Calendar- CKP How To Train Your Dragon The Musical Jr.

Meet the Team

Directors - Nicolette C. Andersen, Sami  Moree Valles, & Annarosa Salazar
Choreography/ Backstage Manager  - Glenda Stewart 
Stage Manager- Kailyn Andersen
Vocal Director  - Jessica Williams 
Props - Kim Houston
Sound Operator - Melissa Davis
Stage Crew- Jesus Nicacio, Lydia Andersen, Farah Barron, Jaelynn Moon, Cora Husak, Christine Honore
Lightboard Op- Kailyn Andersen
Marketing - Toph Ortiz
CKP Parent Club Presidents - Talene Kasparian- Cleveland   & Casey DeBaets