The Community Nutcracker Auditions

For those interested in auditioning for the Nutcracker but have a conflict on Aug. 21st or 22nd, please contact Jennie Grimes at thecommunitynutcracker@gmail.com to arrange for an alternative audition prior to auditions.

Friday, August 21st & Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

Held in the Canyon View High School Auditorium

Ages 5 and up at any level of experience, even beginners or no experience, are welcome. There will be a role for everyone who auditions.

There is a $25 production & costume rental fee per dancer due at auditions. (family rate is available $60 for 3 or more family members)

Friday, August 21st

Audition Time
Ages 5-6 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Parent Meeting 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages 7-9 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages 10-12, Beginning-Intermediate 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages 13+ Beginning-Intermediate & Party Scene Adults 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, August 22nd

Audition Time
Ages 10-13, Intermediate-Advanced 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ages 14+, Intermediate-Advanced 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pointe Audition 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Pointe auditions require attending one of the above auditions.

Pre-Audition Workshops

Pre-audition workshops will be held August 14th & 15th, the week before auditions.

Preregister

Please preregister for auditions online before auditions.

Expectations

Rehearsals

Most rehearsals will begin in September with a possibility of starting main characters and big groups in August. Different groups/parts will be assigned different days and times. Some dancers will be called once a week, depending on part(s). Most dancers will only be called for one or two hours a week.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Not everyone will be called for a rehearsal each week. We have to work around many groups and activities for practice and available space.

Important Dates:

For detailed rehearsal dates and calendar, see Rehearsal Dates

Audition Attire

Questions?

For questions please contact Jennie Grimes thecommunitynutcracker@gmail.com