AUDITIONS:

Performance Dates for this year's event are Dec. 16-18, 2011 at the Warner Theater.

The Lake Erie Ballet will be casting for all roles at this time. These auditions are free and open to the public. Student Division Audition: ages 14 +

Sat. Sept. 10th, 11:45-1:45 LEB Studios, 701 Holland St.
Childrens & Student Division Audition: ages 3 - 13
Sat. Sept. 17th, 1:15-5:00 pm LEB Studios, 701 Holland St.

• 1:30 - 2:00, Ages 3 - 4
• 3:00 - 3:30, Ages 9 - 10
• 2:00 - 2:30, Ages 5 - 6
• 3:30 - 4:00, Ages 11 - 13
• 2:30 - 3:00, Ages 7 - 8
• 4:00-5:00, Clara Audition

The Role of Clara:

For those auditioning for the role of Clara, please plan to attend the Sat. Sept. 17 audition from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Please bring a short essay about your reasons for pursuing the role of Clara and why you feel you would be a good candidate for the role. This essay is due to the LEB studios by Sept. 10th.

Adult Auditions:

Sat. Sept. 10, 2:30 - 3:30 pm - LEB Studios, 701 Holland St.

Production & Costuming Fees / Volunteer Information:

Every participant involved in the Nutcracker, excluding LEB Company members and apprentices, must pay a non-refundable Production Fee. The fees are defined as follows:Students enrolled in the Lake Erie Academy of Dance $75

Families of students enrolled at Lake Erie Academy of Dance $120/per family

All other visiting participants $105

Visiting Families $150/per family

Costuming fees (fee incurred beyond initial role) $12/per costume

All Production Fees are due Oct. 22, 2011 unless payment arrangement is made.

Any parent who registers with Parent Volunteer Coordinator, prior to Oct. 31 and completes their volunteer service hours before, during or after the performances will receive a $20 CREDIT. This credit can be applied toward tuition at the Lake Erie Academy of Dance. Families of children 7 years and younger must volunteer in order to participate. Parents who do not volunteer will not receive this credit.Mandatory Parent Meetings / Costume Fittings will be held: TBA

• Saturday, October 1st 12:30-3:30 / Children's Roles Fitting - LEB Studio C
• Saturday, October 8th 12:30-3:30 / Young Adult's Roles Fitting- LEB Studio C
• Saturday, November 12th 12:00-1:30 / Children's Costume Parade- LEB Studio
• Saturday, December 3rd 12:00-1:30 / Young Adults Costume Parade - LEB Studio
• Saturday, Dec. 10th Pre-Theatre Meeting / All Roles
• Wednesday, Dec. 14th 6:00 pm at The Warner Theatre / Rows A – G / All Children's Roles

Casting:

A Cast Listing for all roles will be posted Saturday, September 24th, 2011.

There are many cast members and few choice roles. Please do not audition if you are not prepared to accept the role that you have been cast for. All roles cast are final. All casting will be posted on the Lake Erie Ballet website and Lake Erie Ballet Studios.

The rehearsal schedule for September through December will be posted here, on the Nutcracker Index page. Rehearsal updates and changes will be posted at the Lake Erie Ballet and on the website. All major changes in rehearsal scheduling will also be emailed. PLEASE LEAVE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS AT REGISTRATION IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE UPDATED SCHEDULES.

In the case of an emergency, you must contact and make arrangements in advance with the directors - (814)871-4356 x3, or via email. Habitual absences and tardiness will result in dismissal from the production.