Saturday, September 10, 2011

NUTCRACKER Audition Questions - Answered

I have received many questions regarding tomorrow's Nutcracker audition.  I, too, am learning the process, but I will attempt to answer to the best of my ability!  Answers can also be found on the Audition Notice posted to the blog.

-If you have submitted all SOBT Forms, then you have already completed the "Production Release and Commitment" the only form needed for the Nutcracker auditions.

- Registration is held from 9am - 10am - you may arrive anytime between 9am and 10am.

-Students should wear their class level attire/color. 

-Auditions will end at 1:00 - Please pick up your child/youth at the rear door - the same as you would for an SOBT class.

-Food will not be provided.  If you would like to send a snack with your child, he/she will be given a chance to eat.  Remember to bring a water bottle!

-All scholarship students are required to audition.  All other students in Levels 1-5 may choose to audition.

-We will post a "to learn" casting next week. 

All children cast in the Nutcracker should expect and plan for weekly Saturday rehearsals beginning next Saturday, Sept. 17th.

Saturday rehearsals can range from one hour per week (e.g. Angels) to three hours per week (e.g. Party Scene).  Should a child be cast to learn multiple roles (usually applies to the older students), they would obviously be there longer.  The rehearsal schedule can vary week to week and is set by the Artistic staff. I will post that information as soon as it becomes available. 

Most of the children's roles will be double cast.  A schedule of performances for your child will be released once performance casting has been finalized in November. 

If you have any further questions, you may email me at:  Shari.Goss@obt.org