Nutcracker Participation Information
Auditions
Saturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7: Nutcracker Auditions
Performance Agreement
If you are cast, you must complete the Performance Agreement by Friday, September 19, 2025 to participate.
Meetings
Mandatory Parent Meeting – Friday, September 19
If your child is cast, you must attend this important meeting from 7–8 PM. We’ll walk you through everything needed to ensure a smooth, positive experience for your performer.
This meeting is for parents only — childcare will be provided in the studio. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while connecting with other parents.
If you truly cannot attend, email us right away so we can get you the information.
Rehearsal & Performance Schedule
- September 20 & 21: Rehearsals Begin
- November 15 & 16: Studio Dress Rehearsal
- November 19 – 21: Theatre Dress Rehearsal
- November 22 & 23: Performances
- November 29 – December 21: Weekend Mall Photos**
- December 6 & 7: Nutcracker Studio Portraits
The schedule is subject to change once all parts are cast; check the Google Calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.
Performance Fees
- Company Members (B5/6 or equivalent from other school): $350
- Apprentices (B4 or equivalent from other school): $265
- PB-B3 ABA Students (or equivalent from other school): $215
Discounts
- Sibling Discount: 20% discount on the 2nd child (not the total owed)
- ACB Partial Scholarship: $70 (prior approval needed)
(Performance fees are subject to change).
Saturdays
Big Studio (A)
| Saturdays September 20 & 27 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Group |
| 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Party Children |
| 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Ballerina & Soldier Dolls |
| Saturdays October 4, 11 & 18 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Group | |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Party Children | |
| 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Family Scene | |
| 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Ballerina & Soldier Dolls | |
| Saturday October 25 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Group |
| 5:00 – 8:00 PM | ALL except Party Children: Family Scene, Party Parents, Ballerina & Soldier Dolls |
| Saturdays November 1 & 8 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Group |
| 5:00 – 8:00 PM | ALL: Family Scene, Party Children & Parents, Ballerina & Soldier Dolls |
Sundays
| Time | Big Studio (A) | Small Studio (B) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 - 10:30 AM | Flowers | Ice Crystals |
| 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Bon bons | Petit-fours |
| 11:30 - 12:15 PM | Chinese Tea/Lucky | Firecrackers |
| 12:15 - 1:00 PM | Spanish | Churros |
| 1:15 - 2:00 PM | Angels | Cherubs |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Snow | Gingersnaps |
| 3:15 - 4:00 PM | Finale | Russian |
| 4:00 - 4:45 PM | Little Mice, Mouse K&Q | Nut Prince/Clara, Snow Pas |
| 5:00 - 5:45 PM | Big Mice | Mouse K&Q, Nut Prince, Clara |
| 5:45 - 6:30 PM | Soldiers, Big Mice, MK, Nut Prince | Arabian |