GJSO’s The Nutcracker AUDITIONS
What: Auditioning for all roles (dancers and actors) for the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra’s production of The Nutcracker
When: Saturday, August 26th (see below for specific times)
Where: CMU Dance Studio in the Moss Performing Arts Center
Who: | Time: | About the Audition: |
Children 5-13yrs | 9-10am | Registration |
Children 5-7yrs | 10-11am | Should have at least one year of beginning ballet training. Dancers will learn a dance combination and then perform it for the audition. No warm-up or barre exercises will be given. |
Children 8-13yrs | 11-1pm | Intermediate level. No pointe work. Should have at least 2 years of ballet training. Dancers will learn a dance combination and then perform it for the audition. No warm-up or barre exercises will be given. |
LUNCH BREAK | ||
Adults (actors for Act I Party Scene) | 2-3pm | Should have basic movement skills and acting ability. Formal dance training not required. Dancers will learn a brief dance combination and then perform it for the audition. No warm-up or barre exercises will be given. |
Teens 13-20 yrs(not on pointe) | 3-4pm | Intermediate/Advanced level. No pointe work. Should have several years of ballet training. Dancers will learn a dance combination and then perform it for the audition. No warm-up or barre exercises will be given. |
Teens & Young Adults (Ages 13+) | 4-6pm | Advanced level. Ladies must be on pointe. Audition will consist of a regularly formatted ballet class and various combinations from the choreography. |
Additional Audition Information:
- Please arrive for registration at least ½ hour before your scheduled audition time.
- Please note that auditions for adults and children will not include a warm-up or barre
Production Information:
- Rehearsals are held on Saturdays from September 9 – December 2, 2017
- Production week rehearsals will be Sunday, December 3 – Friday, December 8, 2017
- Performance dates are Saturday, December 9 & Sunday, December 10, 2017
If you are cast:
- You will be notified via e-mail by September 1st
- Specific rehearsal schedules will be given out by September 9th
- You must be available for all production week rehearsals and performances. No exceptions!