Nutcracker Auditions 2024

Wednesday, September 4, 7pm
Audition Information Night

Saturday, September 7, 10am
Nutcracker Auditions

Wednesday, September 11, 7pm
First Cast Meeting

Saturday, September 14
Rehearsals start

All events take place at our new location! 935 Locust St, Redding

Audition Fee
$15.00
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  • Tentative audition schedule:

    10am – 11am Children 6-9 years old (Creative Ballet, Pre-ballet, Level I Ballet equivalent)

    11am – 12pm Children 10 -13 years old (Level II, III & IV Ballet equivalent)

    12pm – 2:00pm Dancers 13 to adult, male dancers and females en pointe at least one year (Level IV & V Ballet equivalent) 

    2:00pm – 3:00pm Teen/Adult Character parts- ballroom dance experience a plus

    Children must be 6 by date of auditions. Please arrive 15 minutes before the audition time to allow for parking and check-in.Dance attire of black leotard, pink tights, pink shoes, hair in a bun for the females. Black tights or leggings and white shirt or leotard, hair pulled back for the males.

  • Dancers should come to rehearsals on time, prepared to dance. Dancers who miss more than two rehearsals will be in danger of being cut from the cast or having a reduced part, at the choreographer’s discretion. Attendance at all run-throughs and tech rehearsals are mandatory. We will be as accommodating as we can regarding missed rehearsals due to illness. Company dancers will attend Company class.

    Scheduling conflicts (previously scheduled events) should be included on the audition form. Emergency circumstances will be considered when determining fulfillment of attendance requirements.

  • Available performer roles subject to change based on auditions. For most children’s roles, rehearsal time will decrease after choreography is learned. Ages are an approximate guide. Placement is based on age, experience, height, etc.

    Ages 6-7 Sheep or Little Mice (30 minutes per week, each role)
    Ages 8-9 Angels, little soldiers (one hour per week, each role)
    Ages 10-12 Bon Bon children (one hour per week)
    Ages 8-14 Party Scene Kids (2 hours per week)
    Ages 12+ Big Mice, Soldiers, Spanish, Chinese (one hour per week, per role)
    Ages 14+ Snow, Flowers, Russian, Marzipan, Arabian, Soloists (one hour per week, per role)

  • Tentative performance dates:

    December 5-7, 12-14

    Additional performance opportunities might be available.

  • Our show runs on your generous volunteer support. We ask that each family sign up for and complete 5 hours of volunteer work on the production. Possible areas are: costumes, promotions, poster distribution, Sugar Plum Tea, t-shirt distribution, etc. Each family will also be responsible for selling 2 ads for the program or the equivalent sponsorship.

  • Tentative Schedule

    Saturday, Oct 26th

    9am – 1pm Full run-thru

    Saturday, Nov 2nd

    9am – 1pm Full run-thru

    Saturday, Nov 9th
    9am – 1pm Full run-thru

    Saturday, Nov 16th
    9am – 1pm Full run-thru (with costumes)

    Saturday, Nov 23rd
    Full run-thru

    Monday, Dec 2nd
    4 – 9pm Tech rehearsal- no costumes

    Tuesday, Dec 3rd
    4 – 9pm Full run-thru

    Wednesday, Dec 4th
    4– 8pm Full run-thru

    Thursday, Dec 5th
    School Show Performances 8:00am call time, 9:30am and 12:00pm show times

    Friday, Dec 6th
    Opening night 5:00pm general call, 5:45pm kids call, 7:00pm show time

    Saturday, Dec 7th
    Matinee 11:00am general call, 11:45am kids call, 1:00pm show time

    Saturday, Dec 7th
    Evening Show 5:00 general call, 5:45 kids call, 7:00pm show time

    Saturday, Dec 14th Weaverville Show 8:30am call time

  • Performance package includes t-shirt, show recording (one per family), costume use and choreography. Performance fees are non-refundable if a dancer drops out after the date of the first rehearsal. Refunds, if approved, are minus the credit card processing fees.

    *Redding City Ballet is a non-profit 501-c (3).

    Non-pointe Children’s roles (ages 6-10) and Party Scene Adult/Character roles
    Performance fee $140 (for Nutcracker only)- includes performer fees, t-shirt, video recording, (sweatshirt $15 more)

    Pointe Role (non-company)
    Performance fee $240 (for Nutcracker only)- includes performer fees, t-shirt, video recording, (sweatshirt $15 more)

    Company Member Yearly Performance Contract (due in 2 equal payments)

    Junior Company ages 11-13
    Performance package $500 includes performer fees, custom company jacket, 2 show t-shirts, 2 video recordings, (sweatshirt $15 more per show).

    Trainee Company ages 14-18
    Performance package $600 (pointe role) includes performer fees, custom company jacket, 2 show t-shirts, 2 video recordings, (sweatshirt $15 more per show).

    Company 18+
    $15 audition fee
    $55 show t-shirt and video recording
    Stipend negotiated by contract

    Invited Guest Performer
    $15 audition fee
    $55 show t-shirt and video recording
    Stipend (if offered) negotiated by contract