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The Nutcracker Auditions
Children’s Roles
TBA
JRDS | 34869 Lorain Road | North Ridgeville, OH
Audition Times
Ages 6–8
10:00 AM
Ages 9–11
11:00 AM
Ages 12+
12:15 PM
Actors and Gymnasts
Contact Janet Dziak to schedule a private audition.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When are rehearsals going to be held?
Rehearsals will be held Saturdays 10am-4pm, with the possibility of Wednesday evenings for select roles. The 6 hour time block will be divided by role/scene. Daily technical rehearsals during the week leading up to the rehearsals are MANDATORY and are basically 4 dress-rehearsals at the theater in which the technical staff and crew need the entire cast present to ensure the technical aspects of the production run smoothly.
I have a family vacation which will cause me to miss a rehearsal and a dance competition that will cause me to miss another one, can I still participate?
Yes, one or 2 misses that have been pre-approved is not a problem. Also, not every part will be called to rehearsal every day, so you may luck out and not be called on those days and not miss at all! The occasional absence is excused, but regular attendance should be a priority for anyone cast.
I’m not training en pointe, are there roles available that aren’t “kiddie parts”?
Yes! Although pointe training is highly recommended for dancers who wish to continue to participate in full-length ballet productions and many lead roles require pointe shoes, there are many other roles available in all of our productions.
I have another commitment on the day of the audition, can I audition at another time?
Maybe. Please email [email protected] to see if one can be scheduled. Understand that auditioning in person during the audition is always best.
What are the costs involved in participating in an NPB production?
Audition fee is $10 or $15, make sure to pre-register to get the $10 rate! All students who participate pay a production fee that ranges from $95 (youngest dancers with the least rehearsal time) to $165 (advanced dancers with the most rehearsal time) that helps to cover costs related to the training they receive during the production season, including instruction, coaching, studio rental, etc. Dancers are also required to provide their own tights, shoes and under-garments for their costume, although the actual costumes are purchased and owned by NPB.
Audition Preparation Classes
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Dancers who are new to auditioning or those who would like a little extra practice and preparation are encouraged to sign up for a 45-minute class where they can learn some of the choreography that will be taught at the audition and receive feedback from the directors prior to the audition. Each class is $15, sign up online or pay with cash or check to North Pointe Ballet at the door.
Ages 6-8 Prep Class Registration
6:00-6:45pm
Ages 9-11 Prep Class Registration
6:45-7:30pm
Ages 12 & Up Prep Class Registration
7:30-8:15pm
Register to Audition
Pay Your Audition Fee
NPB charges a $10 audition fee. If paid at the door rather than ahead of time, the fee increases to $15.
Audition!
On audition day, bring a photograph clearly labeled with dancer’s first name, last name, and age. Dancers ages 6–10 should be in first position or tendu a la seconde and dancers 11+ in first arabesque.
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