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Join José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s 36th annual production of The Nutcracker this holiday season! JMBT welcomes dancers of all backgrounds to audition for the children’s roles for the upcoming Nutcracker season. Auditions are open to all young dancers ages 6-18. No dance experience required for the youngest roles.
Performance Information
Dates
December 7-22, 2024
(16 total shows)
Children will be assigned performances when they are cast – children will not perform in every single show
Location
Strand Theatre, Dorchester, MA
Rehearsal Information
Schedule
September 28, 2024 through December 6, 2024
Location
JMBT Studios
400 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA 02138 (in Harvard Square)
Details
If your child is accepted into the cast, all parents/guardians must attend the mandatory Nutcracker Parent/Guardian Orientation Meeting on September 21, 2024 at 4:00PM.
Audition Information
All dancers must fill out the audition registration form below.
Live Audition Details
Saturday September 7, 2024
9:00–10:00AM | Ages 6-7
10:15–11:15AM | Ages 8-10
11:30AM–12:30PM | Ages 11-12
*PARTY BOYS AUDITION | 11:30AM–12:30PM | Ages 8-14
1:00–2:15PM | Ages 13-15
2:30–4:00PM | Ages 16-18
JMBT Studios
400 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA 02138 (in Harvard Square)
Dancers are to wear form-fitting dance attire with long hair pulled back away from the face in a bun or twist. Female dancers aged 13-18 are highly encouraged to bring pointe shoes.
Audition Fee: $25
If the dancer is accepted into the cast and qualifies for financial aid, the audition fee will count towards their participation fee financial aid payment.
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*The only role-specific audition
Nutcracker Children’s Audition Registration Form
FAQ
Questions? Contact our office at info@ballettheatre.org or 617-945-1944.