Nutcracker Rehearsal & Performance Info
Cast members should check this page for all current information
Performance opportunities are for dancers in Ballet 1A and higher. MBC welcomes any full-time enrolled ballet student to participate in the performance. To be part of the cast dancers must attend an audition and complete a Nutcracker Performance Agreement. Dancer cast in the production will pay a $35 performance fee that will help with the cost of rehearsal staff, and altering, maintaining and cleaning the costumes used by the dancers.
Casting is always done by the Director and is final. Casting is typically double cast. Dancers that have been cast are expected to attend rehearsals and costume fittings that are in addition to their scheduled class times. Dancers and parents should take that into consideration before signing up to participate.
Dancers that miss rehearsals may be removed from the performance. Dancers that miss their FIRST rehearsal are more likely to be removed from a part as that is when choreography is being set. Rehearsal schedules are posted below so you have the dates well in advance.
There are many backstage opportunities for parents at all these performances. Each family is required to sign up for a minimum of one volunteer opportunity in order for the dancer to participate. Only parents that have signed up for a backstage duty will be allowed backstage.
Important Dates
NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS – Saturday September 20th
- 5:00-5:30 Auditions for Ballet 1A/1B
- 5:30-6:00 Auditions for Ballet 2A/2B
- 6:00-6:30 Auditions for Ballet 3A and higher
NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCES will be at MSU – Ted Paul Theatre and will be cast up as follows:
- Cast 1: Thursday, December 11th at 7pm and Saturday, December 13th at 1pm and 5pm
- Cast 2: Friday, December 12th at 7pm and Sunday, December 14th at 1pm and 5pm
It is possible for the show to be triple cast depending on how many dancers audition. Dancers will find out which cast they are in when casting comes out. NO REQUESTS to be part of a specific cast will be entertained.
Dancer’s Corner – Nutcracker Performance Info
Nutcracker Audition and Performance Agreement CLICK HERE
Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule CLICK HERE
Nutcracker Cast List CLICK HERE – Coming Soon
Nutcracker Performance Info Packet CLICK HERE – Coming Soon
Nutcracker Shirt Order Form CLICK HERE – Coming Soon
Nutcracker Digital Download Order Form CLICK HERE – Coming Soon
Recital Information
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Dancer’s Corner – Dorothy Performance Info
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