OPEN AUDITION: THE NUTCRACKER
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Cleveland Ballet
23020 Miles Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44128
The ability to perform on stage is the end-goal for all students. Performances provide students the chance to demonstrate their skills, knowledge, artistry, and growing confidence! The Academy of Cleveland Ballet is directly affiliated with the Cleveland Ballet, allowing students the unique opportunity to perform alongside the professional company on the stages of Playhouse Square.
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This gives our students invaluable knowledge that only comes from such experiences.
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We will be holding auditions for Cleveland Ballet's production of The Nutcracker on Saturday, September 13, 2025. ​
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If you have questions regarding the audition, please email academy@cleveballet.org or call 216.320.9000 ext. 108
TIMES & INFORMATION
1:00-1:45PM
Academy levels Beginner Ballet 2
Open audition for ages 5-6
Roles available: Small Mice, Angels
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2:00-4:00PM
Academy levels 1, 2, and 3
Open audition for ages 7-13
Roles available: Gingerbreads, Truffles, Angels, Party Children, Soldiers
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4:15-5:30PM
Academy level 4
Open audition for ages 14-18
Roles available: Clara, Prince, Rats, Party Children, Soldiers
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5:30-6:00PM
Open audition for ages 18+
Roles available: Party Parents
ATTIRE
Academy students should wear their ballet uniform that is worn to weekly classes, and students showing up for the open audition should wear a black leotard with pink tights (ladies), or a white t-shirt and black tights (gentlemen). Please have hair secured back from the face.
Please note that safety pins may be used to secure the audition number.
THE NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE DATES & LOCATION
December 12-21, 2025
Connor Palace Theatre, Playhouse Square
Students are subject to doing a variety of shows (up to 11) depending on casting and availability.
ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
This production has a set number of roles and pre-made costumes. Spots are limited and students are not guaranteed a role if they participate in the audition. Ability, height, and level are all taken into account and we ask that all students and parents respect any casting decision made by the Artistic Director. Academy of Cleveland Ballet students receive first priority for casting decisions.
Rehearsals take place on Saturdays beginning September 20 from 12:30pm-6:00pm (dependent on casting).
Rehearsals will take place at Cleveland Ballet's studios.
There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Saturday, October 11.
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There will be a $50 fee to participate in the production.
