The Nutcracker


The Bartlesville Civic Ballet holds an annual Nutcracker production every December, providing BCB students and other local dancers an opportunity to perform in a professional-level ballet. Different guest artists are hired each year to dance the leading roles. This gives students the chance to meet and interact with dancers from well-respected and prestigious dance companies. BCB welcomes dancers from any studio or academy to participate in The Nutcracker.

Nutcracker 2023 performances will be held Dec. 16th and Dec. 17th.

Auditions

The Bartlesville Civic Ballet holds an annual Nutcracker production every December, providing BCB students and other local dancers an opportunity to perform in a professional-level ballet. Different guest artists are hired each year to dance the leading roles. This gives students the chance to meet and interact with dancers from well-respected and prestigious dance companies. BCB welcomes dancers from any studio or academy to participate in The Nutcracker.

Auditions are required and open to anyone age 6+ who is currently enrolled in at least one ballet class per week. Auditions are normally held in late August or early September. Dancers should arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition start time in order to complete check-in, receive their number, and warm-up properly. Female dancers are required to wear leotards, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, and have their hair in a bun.  Male dancers are required to wear white T-shirts, black tights and black ballet shoes.

This audition is open to any dancer in Bartlesville and the surrounding area who is 6+ years old and is enrolled in a ballet class at any studio.

NUTCRACKER 2023 REGISTRATION FORM

 

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Audition times are as follows:

  For Dancers on Pointe                                August 24,th 2023  7:30 - 9:00 PM 

For Dancers not on Pointe (ages 6+)         August 25th, 2023 4:30 - 5:30 PM

**Rehearsals will begin the weekend of August 25th for dancers on pointe.**

Nutcracker Orientation for Parents and Dancers will be held on August 25, 2023 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm

 

Audition requirements:

Dancers should wear a leotard with ballet pink tights and shoes.

Dancers must wear their hair in a traditional ballet bun.

Dancers should be prepared to learn a short piece of choreography that is similar to what will be danced in the actual performance.

Cast lists will be issued Friday at the Nutcracker Orientation. An email will also be sent out to each dancer's parent/guardian informing them of their role(s) later that evening. Included in this email will be a rehearsal schedule and a link to join the designated Remind group. It is important that parents/guardians check the reminders frequently for updates on changes to rehearsals, to any role assignments, and to faciliate costume fittings and photo opportunities.

About the Roles

Auditions are for general roles in the production. There are many different general roles so some dancers may be asked to fill multiple roles.

Baby Angels and Baby Mice are roles reserved for dancers who are age 3 through 2nd grade. Auditions are not required for those under age 6, but a registration form must be submitted in order to participate. Dancers in these roles must be potty-trained and able to dress themselves with limited assistance. Also, these dancers must be able to exhibit self-control and patience while waiting to go on stage. Parents are not allowed in the studio during rehearsals at this time, please consider carefully whether your child is able to handle being away from you for an extended amount of time before signing up for a spot. Spots are not guaranteed in the event that too many children sign up, nor is a child given the choice of being an angel versus a mouse. Assignments will be based on costume sizing and their ability to execute the choreography. Assignments may change during rehearsal or during performances in the event there are missing dancers. 

Casting

All casting decisions are made by the Director of Choreography and are based on a dancer's technique, performance ability, and maturity level. Another major factor that plays a part in casting is costume sizing/availability. All casting decisions are FINAL. No negotiations or requests for different roles will be considered. Casting decisions will be made available the same Friday as auditions.

Nutcracker Production Fee

There is a one-time production fee of $125 for all dancers, with the exception of Baby Angels, which will be $75. This fee covers costume and rehearsal expenses. On average, dancers will participate in 18-48 hours of rehearsals over the course of three months depending on what parts they are cast in.

Costume Requirements

BCB will provide all costumes for dancers who participate in The Nutcracker. This includes the outfit, hairpieces, sleeve puffs, sashes/belts, and other accessories that go along with the costume. However, in order to maintain the health and safety of everyone involved, each dancer will be responsible for purchasing their own tights, shoes and undergarments. The required items that a dancer will need to buy will vary based on the role(s) they are cast in. More information regarding what needs to be bought will be communicated in a separate document and/or meeting.

Rehearsals & Absences

Performing in The Nutcracker is an important commitment which requires dancers to attend weekly rehearsals on Saturdays, and Sundays starting in September. Dancers are expected to be on time and attend ALL scheduled rehearsals. After TWO absences, a dancer may be removed from the role. Absences related to family or medical emergencies should be communicated to BCB as soon as possible and will NOT be counted toward a dancer's two absence total.

 

For information about purchasing tickets, go to the PERFORMANCES tab on this website.

Tickets can be purchased through the Bartlesville Community Center (The Center).