Tuesday, September 15, 2015

NEW BLOG!

The new blog for OBT children's productions is: 
 
obtyoungdancer.blogspot.com
 
Please begin to check the new blog regularly, this site will go offline in a few weeks.
 
 
Two important notes:
 
NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS THIS SUNDAY, SEPT. 20
REGISTRATION IS FROM 11:30 - 12:00
 
 
YOU DO NOT NEED A PRODUCTION RELEASE FORM TO AUDITION 
 
 


Saturday, September 5, 2015

NUTCRACKER AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

OBT 2015

George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER 

Audition Call

School of Oregon Ballet Theatre - Level 1A through Level 5 Students

September 20, 2015 (Sunday)

Oregon Ballet Theatre
818 SE 6th Avenue
Portland, Oregon  97214

Registration (Levels 1 - 5, Boys & Girls)                         11:30 PM – 12:00 PM
Measurements/Processing (Level 1 - 5, Boys & Girls)  12:00 PM –   1:00 PM
Audition (Level 1 – 5, Boys & Girls)                                  1:00 PM –   3:00 PM
Level 1 Release                                                          2:00 PM (approximately)
Levels 2 - 5 Release                                                       3:00 PM (approximately)

Children’s roles to be cast include:
Marie, Fritz, Party Girls, Party Boys, Maids, Nephew/Prince,
Soldiers, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny, Angels, Chinese, Candy Canes, Polichinelles
Students:
  • Please wear appropriate SOBT class level attire/color for the audition.  No skirts, warm-up clothes, or legwarmers during the actual audition. 
  • Girls, please arrive with your hair up, in a neat bun, with no bangs.  No bun scrunchies, barrettes, ribbons, or jewelry.
  • Please eat lunch before arriving at OBT.  Only water bottles will be allowed in the warm-up waiting area (Studio 2).
  • Feel free to bring books, homework, playing cards, or other quiet activities to keep yourselves occupied while waiting. 
Parents:
  • All students must have a Production Release and Commitment form signed and dated by both the parent/guardian and the student before the student will be allowed to audition.  Forms can be found in your SOBT registration packets. No other forms are necessary for the audition. 
  • This is a closed audition.  We would prefer the student be dropped off at the front door as per normal SOBT procedure.  Parents do not need to come in and register their child.
  • Release will be from the back door.  Please park and walk to the back door to pick-up your child. Give your name and your child’s name to staff; your child will be released to you at that time.

All casting decisions are at the sole discretion of Oregon Ballet Theatre.
Audition attendance does not guarantee a role. Rehearsal participation does not guarantee performance.


Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Children's Coordinator

I would like to inform the young dancers and parents that I will not be returning as Children's Coordinator this season.  I wish to take this opportunity to thank all of you for a wonderful four years of dance!  I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the ballet and I hope to be around from time to time to visit, say HELLO and, of course, watch a performance or two!  
  
A new coordinator will be announced soon.  Please be patient as the transition is made.  In the meantime, I will continue to update the blog as information becomes available. 

Merde for a wonderful season!

Shari

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

WELCOME TO NUTCRACKER 2015!

AUDITIONS FOR OBT'S 2015 NUTCRACKER WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE AFTERNOON ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH AT THE OBT STUDIOS.

AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL SOBT STUDENTS IN LEVELS 1 THROUGH 5.

PLEASE CHECK BACK ON SEPTEMBER 1ST FOR MORE INFORMATION.