MY FIRST NUTCRACKER
Music by Tchaikovsky, from his Nutcracker Ballet
Direction and Choreography by Melissa Riker
Adapted for young audiences by Barbara Zinn Krieger

CAST
Ensemble of 4 playing the following roles: 
     - Clara Marie/Sugar Plum Fairy
     - Nutcracker/Prince/Fritz
     - Drosselmeyer/Snow Flake/Cavalier
     - Clara Marie’s Mother/Mouse King/Snow Flake/Dewdrop Fairy

Casting two tracks, each playing multiple roles. Seeking two non-union, male-identifying performers with dance and physical acting skills including:
     - Classical dance technique (Modern & Ballet)
     - Physical acting (voice/text, physical and choreographic approaches to character)
     - Developing/playing multiple characters
     - Audience engagement/participation     

Track 1 Characters & Descriptions
     - Nutcracker: robotic, proper, charming, gracious, earnest
     - Prince: can take space when needed, joyful, can solidly learn classical rep and make it your own. 
     - Fritz: impish, playful, focused, highly physical 

Track 2 Characters & Descriptions
     - Drosselmeyer: magical, bigger than life, unusual, craggy or perfectly fluid
     - Snow Flake: floats on air, magical, welcoming, mysterious, generous
     - Cavalier: sturdy, proud, joyful, willing to join in the fun

Audition Information
Auditions will be held at a midtown studio by invitation.
     September 30: Auditions 10am-2pm
     October 1: Callbacks 11am - 4pm

Auditions will be held in small groups and will include:
     - Sides (available in advance of audition)
     - Choreography
     - Improvisation 

Auditions by invitation. For consideration, please submit the following:
     - Email highlighting relevant skills and performance experience including training in specific dance and physical acting approaches and techniques
     - Resume (links preferred; if attaching a document use PDF)
     - Confirm your availability for auditions (9/30) & callbacks (10/01) and for the performance schedule (schedule below)
     - List any conflicts for rehearsal period  (schedule below)
     - OPTIONAL: Links to examples of performance work

Submit all materials to Jeremy@Jeremy-Williams.org by Sunday, September 22. Incomlete and/or late submissions will not be reviewed or considered.  


Rehearsal Period
     November 4-17
     Day time rehearsals 
     5-6 days per week 

Tech Rehearsal November 19-22 
     11/19, 2-10 PM
     11/20, 10 AM - 10 PM
     11/21, 10 AM - 10 PM
     11/22, 2-10 PM 

Performance Schedule (29 performances total)
     Sat, Nov 23 @ 11 AM & 2 PM (Preview)
     Sun, Nov 24 @ 11 AM (Preview) & 2 PM (Opening)
     Sat, Nov 30 @ 11 AM & 2 PM 
     Sun, Dec 1 @ 11 AM & 2 PM
     Tue, Dec 3  @ 11 AM
     Wed, Dec 4 @ 11 AM 
     Thu, Dec 5 @ 11 AM 
     Sat, Dec  7 @ 11 AM & 2 PM
     Sun, Dec 8 @ 11 AM & 2 PM
     Tue, Dec 10 @ 11 AM
     Wed, Dec 11 @ 11 AM
     Thu, Dec 12 @ 11 AM
     Sat, Dec 14 @ 11 AM & 2 PM
     Sun, Dec 15 @ 11 AM & 2 PM
     Tue, Dec 17 @ 11 AM
     Wed, Dec 18 @ 11 AM
     Thu, Dec 19 @ 11 AM
     Sat, Dec 21 @ 11 AM & 2 PM
     Sun, Dec 22 @ 11 AM & 2 PM