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LOCATION:Lawrence Arts Center - 940 New Hampshire St.\, Lawrence\, Kansas 66044
DESCRIPTION:<h6>Calling youth dancers and adults to audition for <em>The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet</em>!</h6> This production is based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s original story and set in Lawrence, Kansas during the Civil War era. This ballet production tells the story of how Drosselmeyer and Clara liberate the Nutcracker from the clutches of the Mouse King. This family production is for audiences of all ages. Be a part of this winter seasonal favorite! Auditions are Saturday, September 6. Auditioning for the production is FREE but pre-registration online by Sept. 4 is required. Audition applicants are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to their audition time and dress wearing appropriate dance attire. Applicants do not need to prepare any material prior to the audition, but youth applicants are required to be enrolled in ballet classes at the Arts Center or any surrounding area studios. There are no requirements for adults. <strong>Age Requirement: </strong>1st Grade to Adults <strong>Saturday, September 6:</strong> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>11 am: Ballet IV-Va, Teens Ballet (will not include a segment of pointe work)</li> <li>12 pm: Intro to Ballet, Ballet I</li> <li>2 pm: Ballet II-III</li> <li>3:30 pm: Ballet Vb-VII (will include optional segment of pointe work)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <strong>Sunday, September 7:</strong> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>1 pm: Adults eligible roles: Party Adults, Lawrencians, Mother Ginger</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <strong>Saturday, September 20 thru Sunday, September 21:</strong> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>Call Backs **Those considered for a lead role may be requested to attend Call Backs.**</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <strong>Rehearsals</strong> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Due to fewer rehearsals, attending all rehearsals is required. </span></i> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Regular rehearsals scheduled during: Sat/Sun, Oct. 25-Nov. 23, 12-6:30pm</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brush up rehearsal scheduled during: Mon/Fri, Dec. 2-5, 4:30-8:30pm </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Full cast tech rehearsal, Sat-Thur, Dec  6-11, Time TBA</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Performances</span> </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">December 12 | 7 PM </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">December 13 | 2 PM & 7 PM </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">December 14 | 1 PM & 5 PM</span> <strong><em>Registration required: FA-DYNKB $165.00 participation fee, no fee for adults and Lawrence Ballet Theatre.</em></strong>
SUMMARY:Auditions | The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet 2025
ORGANIZER:Lawrence Arts Center
URL;VALUE=URI:https://lawrenceartscenter.org/event/auditions-the-nutcracker-a-kansas-ballet-2025/
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