Nutcracker Participation Information
Auditions
Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13: Nutcracker Auditions
Performance Agreement
If you are cast, you must complete the Performance Agreement by Wednesday, September 23, 2026 to participate.
Meetings
Mandatory Parent Meeting – Saturday, September 19
If your child is cast, you must attend this important meeting from 6-7 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 26 & 27: Rehearsals Begin
- December 12 & 13: Studio Dress Rehearsal + Nutcracker Studio Portraits
- December 14 – 18: Theatre Dress Rehearsal
- December 19 & 20: Performances
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): $365
Apprentices (B4 or equivalent): $325
B3 & Tween/Teen or equivalent: $290
B2 or equivalent: $270
PB-B1 or equivalent: $250
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 26 & October 3 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Group |
| 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Party Children |
| 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Ballerina & Soldier Dolls |
| Saturdays October 10, 17 & 24 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Group | |
| 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Party Children | |
| 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Family Scene | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 PM | Ballerina & Soldier Dolls | |
| Saturday November 7 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Group |
| 5:30 – 8:30 PM | ALL except Party Children: Family Scene, Party Parents, Ballerina & Soldier Dolls |
| Saturdays November 14, 21 & December 5 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Group |
| 5:30 – 8:30 PM | ALL: Family Scene, Party Children & Parents, Ballerina & Soldier Dolls |
Sundays
| Time | Big Studio (A) | Small Studio (B) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 - 10:30 AM | Flowers | Dew Drop |
| 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Bon bons | Petit-fours |
| 11:30 - 12:15 PM | Chinese Tea/Lucky | Firecrackers |
| 12:15 - 1:00 PM | Gingersnaps | Arabian 1:00-1:30 PM |
| 1:30 - 2:15 PM | Angels | Cherubs |
| 2:15 - 3:00 PM | Finale | Russian |
| 3:00 - 3:45 PM | Little Mice | Spanish |
| 3:50 - 4:35 PM | Big Mice | Mouse King & Queen |
| 4:35 - 5:20 PM | Battle Scene, Soldiers & Big Mice | N/A |
| 5:20 - 6:20 PM | Snow | Snow Pas (Clara & Nutcracker Prince) |