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Audition Opportunities

Nutcracker 2012 Auditions

Dancers must meet the following criteria:

  • Age: between 9 - 14 by September 1, 2012
  • Height: 4’ - 5’ tall.
  • Rehearsal Commitment: Must available for all rehearsals listed below.
  • Performance Commitment: Must be available for performances listed below.
  • Registration: Pre-registration is mandatory and will only be conducted online, beginning Monday, September 10.
  • Bring a recent 4x6 headshot or photo of the child to the audition. (Photo size should not exceed 4x6)

REGISTRATION FOR THE AUDITION IS REQUIRED!

DETAILS

Audition Date/Time: Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.

Audition Day Schedule:
9:30 a.m – 10:00 a.m.
     Check-in, submit headshot, receive a number, and proceed to waiting area.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Auditions
     You will be called into the studio by number.

Rehearsals: The Idea Center at PlayhouseSquare – 1375 Euclid Avenue
Sunday, October 7 – Time TBA
Monday, October 8 – Time TBA
Tuesday, October 9 – Time TBA
Saturdays in October – Time TBA
Saturdays in November – Time TBA
Wednesday, November 28 - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m (Act I) and 6:30 – 8:30 (Act II).
Thursday, November 29 - Dress Rehersal - 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Performances: State Theatre - 1501 Euclid Avenue
Thursday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 2 at 2:00 p.m.
(Please note that this schedule is subject to change)

Any child auditioning for The Nutcracker must be available for the rehearsals and performances listed above.
DO NOT AUDITION IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO THE DATES LISTED.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Nutcracker Audition Process

How early should I arrive with my child for the audition?

The doors to the Idea Center will be open at 9:30 a.m – you are asked not to arrive any earlier than that.

Will I stay with my child or drop them off? What will I do while my child is auditioning?

You will stay with your child at the Idea Center. A waiting area will be provided for parents. There will be refreshments for sale. There are also local businesses (coffee shops, restaurants, etc.) which will be open at the time of the audition.

Where should I park?

PlayhouseSquare has a parking garage located on Chester Avenue (between 13th and 15th Street). There are also many surface lots in the area and possibly some street parking. Please visit playhousesquare.org/parking for more information.

What should my child wear to the audition?

Girls should wear pink tights, a solid colored leotard and their ballet slippers. Boys should wear a white t-shirt, black pants or tights and their ballet shoes.

What should we bring with us to the audition?

Your child’s photo (any photo is acceptable; just make sure the child auditioning is prominent in the shot). You might also want to bring something to keep yourself busy while you wait, a snack for your child and something to keep your child busy if they have to wait.

When will my child know whether she/he has a part?

Decisions about Nutcracker roles are made at the audition. Your child will leave the audition knowing whether she/he has a part.

How long does the audition last?

The audition lasts from 4 to 5 hours, depending on the number of (and behavior of) the children attending. Children are dismissed from the audition in waves - whenever a child is not the right size or ability for consideration for any of the remaining roles, she/he will be dismissed from the audition. It is highly unlikely that any children will leave the audition before 2:00 p.m.

Who decides which children receive which roles?

All casting decisions are made by the Joffrey Ballet.

If my child receives a part in Nutcracker, when will I be given his/her performance schedule so that I may buy tickets?

The performance schedule is determined by mid-November. You will still have time to purchase good seats to Nutcracker. PlayhouseSquare will make special arrangements for parents to purchase their tickets. A rehearsal schedule and information packet will be mailed out shortly after the audition.

When is the first rehearsal?

The first rehearsal will be Sunday, October 7th. There is also potential rehearsal Monday, October 8th and Tuesday, October 9th. If it is decided that they are needed - these rehearsals are mandatory! If your child receives a part in Nutcracker, they will leave the audition with a schedule for these rehearsals (times, etc.) on Saturday. Additional rehearsals will occur every Saturday until the show opens and you will receive that information shortly after the audition.

If I have questions about the Nutcracker audition process after my child has completed the audition, with whom should I speak?

Please refer to the above FAQs and details for any questions. If you have additional questions, please email auditions@playhousesquare.org.
 

Nutcracker 2012 Audition Registration Information

Online pre-registration is now closed. If you did not pre-register, no worries! If you are still interested in auditioning, please download the form below and bring it with you to the audition.

Download Nutcracker Audition Form