Must be 8 years old by September 1, 2026.

Must be enrolled as an IB student taking the minimum required ballet classes for your assigned level.

Audition does not guarantee casting.

Siblings/parents/guardians are not encouraged to wait in the lobby before, after and during rehearsals. Families with multiple students in separate rehearsals should be able to drop off and pick up according to rehearsal schedule.   

Cast members will not be permitted in the building any earlier than 30 minutes prior to their rehearsal time.  Cast members must leave promptly after rehearsals.

All efforts will be made to schedule rehearsals in a way that minimizes wait time if cast members have multiple parts.

Rehearsals will take place on Saturdays and will start September 12, 2026. Specific schedules will be included with casting announcements.

We will perform The Nutcracker at the Peace Center on December 19-20, 2026. In addition, rehearsal at the theater will take place on December 17-18 and may require absence from academic school. You must be able to attend all rehearsals & performances at the theater.

Parents and cast members will be expected to make responsible decisions when bringing their child to the studio or theater. If student is showing signs of sickness (fever, cough, etc.), they should stay home. 

If cast, you will be encouraged (not required) to sign-up for one volunteer duty. This volunteer duty can be fulfilled by cast member, sibling, parent, guardian, friend, etc. 

Cast members will be charged a $225 Nutcracker fee. This includes all rehearsals, costumes, Nutcracker t-shirt, backstage meal and video performance link. Sibling discounts do not apply.