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ABT Super Auditions

THE NUTCRACKER
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C.

Performances:
December 8-11, 2011

We will be casting children on
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
5:30pm-8:30pm

(registration begins at 4:45pm)
*** All applicants should be prepared to stay until 8:30pm. ***

The Kennedy Center, Hall of Nations Entrance
2700 F Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20566


To pre-register for the audition, please email kcballetsupers@kennedy-center.org
with the child’s name, date of birth, height, and contact information.
   
Many children with various levels of dance experience needed!
Acting presence a plus!
 
  GIRLS:
  • Height must be 5’5” or under, 8-14 years old by audition date
  • Audition attire: leotard, tights & ballet slippers, hair in a bun
    (pointe shoes are not required)
   
  BOYS:
  • Height must be 5’5” or under, 8-14 years old by audition date
  • Audition attire: t-shirt, tights & ballet slippers
 
   
  REHEARSALS: ***Attendance at ALL rehearsals is MANDATORY***
  • There is a mandatory full cast and parent meeting on Saturday, September 24, at the Kennedy Center.
  • Rehearsals begin Saturday, September 24, and continue until performance week.
  • Children will generally rehearse Friday evenings and/or Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
  • Children will not be called to all rehearsals but can expect to rehearse 2-6 hours weekly.
  • Rehearsals will take place in Silver Spring, MD and at The Kennedy Center. Children are
  • also required to attend technical rehearsals at The Kennedy Center, currently scheduled Wednesday, December 7, and Thursday, December 8, from noon onward.
   
  PERFORMANCES:
  • Total of 7 performances December 8–11:
  • Thu 7:30 // Fri – Sat 1:30 and 7:30 // Sun 1 and 6
   
  PLEASE NOTE:
  • There is no fee to participate in this audition.
  • There is a free shuttle between the Center and Foggy Bottom Metro (blue/orange lines).
  • There is parking at the Kennedy Center for $20.
  • Parents and teachers are NOT permitted to watch the audition.

For additional information please call (202) 416-8208 or
e-mail kcballetsupers@kennedy-center.org.

 

CONTACT US:
supers@abt.org