Nutcracker Auditions

Join Grand Junction based professional ballet company, Colorado West Performing Arts, in presenting the holiday tradition of The Nutcracker.

September 14, 2024

Session I: Ages 6-8 yrs, 1-2pm

Session II: Ages 9-11, 1:30-2:30pm

Session III: Ages 12+ (non-pointe), 2-3:30pm

Session IV: Ages 13+ (pointe), 2:45-5pm

Performances will be at CMU's Performing Arts Center Dec 19-23. There will be 3 casts of children, each participating in a minimum of 3 performances. If auditioning, you must be available for all performance dates listed above, as well as Dec 13 & 14. Casting will be announced by September 23rd along with specific performance dates so families can purchase tickets.

Audition Details

Audition fee - $25 non-refundable (will be applied to $135 performance fee including rehearsals, costume rental, and digital link to performance), as well as 10 volunteer hours

Dress Attire:

Girls - pink tights, leotard, ballet shoes, hair in bun
Boys - black tights or athletic shorts, plain white or black t-shirt, and ballet shoes