Civic Dance Center’s The Nutcracker auditions will be Friday and Saturday, August 26th and 27th, 2022.

Our 45th Annual production of The Nutcracker will be performed on December 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2022.

All production participants will be selected by audition. To audition you must complete the application and return it to Civic Dance Center by day of audition.

BEFORE YOU AUDITION READ AND CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE REQUIREMENTS.

1. You must be willing to accept ANY role. ALL participants that are cast will be required to pay a Production Fee due by September 10, 2022. Do not pay prior to casting. One performer: $110 Two or more performers: $180
2. All participants must attend all rehearsals – INCLUDING the weekend before THANKSGIVING. Performers must reserve December 3rd-11th for mandatory rehearsals and performances.
3. Plan on having rehearsals every weekend beginning the weekend of September 9th, 10th, and 11th.
4. Keep track of your own rehearsal schedule! You are responsible for watching the bulletin board and online schedule for posted rehearsals and potential schedule changes. Unexcused absences may result in losing your role.
5. Dancers must take all of their assigned classes at Civic Dance Center to perform in The Nutcracker.
6. Do not cut, color, or change your hair after you audition without consulting the directors. Any extra body piercings or tattoos must be covered for the performances.
7. You must be available to perform the Young People’s Concerts: Thursday, December 8th from 8:45am to 11:45am and Friday, December 9th from 8:45am to 11:45am.
8. If you are cast as Overture, Ginger, Bon Bon, or Gumdrop Boy you will be required to attend rehearsal on December 6th or 7th that will begin before schools are finished. If you cannot make the arrangements to attend these rehearsals, do not audition.
9. If you are involved in band or choir, your winter concert or parade may conflict with rehearsals on December 5th through 11th. No one will be excused from these rehearsals. Get your schedule from your band, choir, cheerleading, oral language, etc. director before you audition to make the best decision for you.

The directors reserve the right to release any participant from the part they hold if the requirements listed above are not upheld.

When you audition for The Nutcracker, you are auditioning to be in the cast, NOT for a specific role. DO NOT PLAN TO AUDITION IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO ACCEPT ANY ROLE.

Our production of The Nutcracker has approximately 150-170 roles available. Parents, please take the time to explain to your child that if they are not cast in our production, it doesn’t mean they are a bad dancer. When casting a production, many factors come into play that are beyond a dancer’s control. We want the audition process to be a positive learning experience as it is a valuable part of their dance education. If they are not awarded a part in this year’s production of The Nutcracker, we feel the experience of the audition will prepare them for future success.

AUDITION TIME SCHEDULE

Friday, August 26th and Saturday, August 27th
Civic Dance Center
7840 Brimhall Rd.

NO OBSERVATION OF AUDITIONS

Audition Attire:

Girls: Solid leotard and pink tights. Hair in a bun. Flat and pointe shoes (if you are on pointe).

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or tights. Hair styled or pulled away from the face.

You will only be allowed to audition with your age group.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26TH

Arrive 30 minutes prior to your audition time for registration and warm up.

• 4:30pm-5:15pm Ages 6-9 Boys
• 5:30pm-6:30pm Ages 6-8 Girls
• 6:45pm-8:00pm Ages 9-11 Girls
• 8:15pm-9:00pm Ages 10-12 Boys

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH

Ages 12+ may take Bakersfield City Ballet company class from 10:30am-11:30am as a warm up in Studio A. Otherwise, arrive 30 minutes prior to your audition time for registration and warm up.

• 11:30am-12:45pm Ages 12-13 and 14+ not on pointe
• 1:00pm-2:30pm 14+ on pointe only
• 2:45pm-3:30pm Call Backs (by invitation only)
• 3:30pm-4:30pm Partnering (by invitation only)