The Detroit Opera House regularly holds auditions throughout the year for dancers of all ages for its productions, including The Nutcracker.  For information on auditions, contact Kim Smith dance@motopera.org, or visit the companies' direct links, below.

Children's Nutcracker Auditions

Detroit Opera House
Children’s Nutcracker Auditions 2013

BalletMet Columbus - Michigan Opera Theatre

AUDITION DETAILS
Friday, September 27, 2013
Detroit Opera House
Broadway Entrance – Registration on 6th Floor
Audition on 5th Floor
(See times below)

4:00 - 5:00
Girls currently taking ballet classes with at least 4 years previous ballet training
Ages 12 and up
Height 5'2"-5'8"

5:00 – 6:00
Girls currently taking ballet classes with at least 4 years previous ballet training
Ages 12 and up
Height under 5'2"

6:00 – 6:30
Boys with previous dance and/or performance experience
Ages 8 and up
Height 4'3" to 5'8" 6:30 – 7:30 Girls currently taking ballet classes with at least 2 years previous ballet training Ages 8-12, Height 4'9"-5'6"

7:30 – 8:30
Girls currently taking ballet classes with at least 2 years previous ballet training
Ages 8-12
Height under 4'8"

CALLBACKS
All dancers called back need to return at 8:30 p.m.

If needed, dancers should be prepared to stay for more than one audition All dancers must be age eight (8) by September 28, 2012 in order to audition

First Rehearsals (MANDATORY) at the Detroit Opera House
Saturday, Sept 28 Between 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday
Sept 29 Between 10:00am – 5:00pm
More specific times for each role/each day will be handed out at the audition

All following rehearsals will take place on Saturdays and/or Sundays at the Detroit Opera House

PERFORMANCES
November 29 – Dec. 1, 2013 at the Detroit Opera House (4 performances)

AUDITION ATTIRE
Girls: Dark leotard, pink tights and ballet slippers
Hair pulled back in a bun.

Boys: White T-Shirt, dark tights, ballet slippers

Please Note
No parents admitted to the audition
Information/questions: Nutcracker Hotline 313. 961-3500 press 6 then ext. 3290