IMPORTANT NUTCRACKER NOTES!

Ah, Tchaikovsky Op. 71 in September!!  Thank you all for being here on time and ready for rehearsal.  We have a limited number of rehearsal days, so we need to take advantage of every moment.

I have several notes, so please read to the bottom and mark your calendars as necessary:

1)  Parent meetings will be held this Saturday, September 28th.  They are not mandatory.  If you have questions please feel free to come into the conference room from 1:30 - 2:15 or 3:30 - 4:15.

2)  I made a mistake about the dates for Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving is on November 28th this year, so rehearsal on Saturday, November 30th is canceled.  Instead we will have rehearsal on Sunday, December 1st.

3)  Because we are rehearsing side by side with Midsummer, we will need to add several week day rehearsals for The Nutcracker while the company is on layoff.  Rehearsals will be from 4:00 - 5:30 every Tuesday and Thursday from October 22 - November 7th.  NOT EVERYONE will be called to every rehearsal.  I will post a schedule as soon as it is determined.  (Angels will NOT be called.)

3)  We are TENTATIVELY scheduling NUTCRACKER fittings for the afternoon of Sunday, October 6th.  This is still a tentative date dependent on whether or not costumes can be transported to the studio by that time.

4)  Lastly, although the school is making a slow switch to canvas shoes, performance shoes must be leather.  As in the past, I will have a black shoe exchange for all soldiers.  We can also do an exchange for pink shoes if requested.  If you need a pair of leather shoes for the performance, check with Eileen Ehlert in the shoe room.  If she has your size, you can purchase them for a discount.   

CONTACT, RELEASE, and CHAPERONE FORMS DUE THIS SATURDAY

Please remember to bring your contact, release, and chaperone forms with you to rehearsal on Saturday, Sept 21st.

NUTCRACKER CASTING AND REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Thank you all for coming out to audition.  It was a wonderful and exciting day!

I have posted the "Cast to Learn" roles and the rehearsal schedule for this Saturday to the right under "Pages".  I will be handing out packets today, tomorrow, and Friday.  The packet includes a cover letter and a "cast to learn" roles form.
Also in the packet are 3 forms that I need returned by Saturday, September 21st -  Family Contact Information, Release Form (on the back), and Chaperone Questionnaire for the technical rehearsals in the theater.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at shari.goss@obt.org or call/text: 360-607-9873.

NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS THIS SATURDAY

Auditions will be held Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 2:00 – 5:30 pm. 

The Nutcracker is a professional production by the Oregon Ballet Theatre.  By coming to auditions, you are committing to the entire rehearsal and performance period of the Nutcracker.  Once cast, you will be expected to attend ALL rehearsals, fittings, and performances for your role.  Therefore, it is imperative that you check and double check your calendar prior to attending auditions. 

Rehearsals will begin Saturday, September 14, 2013 and continue every Saturday through November.  (With the exception of Saturday, November 23^rd, instead we will rehearse Sunday, November 24^th.)  Weekday afternoon rehearsals may begin in November.  After the Thanksgiving Day Weekend you should be available to rehearse every day until we open on December 14^th.  Performances for the Nutcracker run December 14 – 24, 2013.

School, job, vacation, family, or other (vocal, acting, dance) performance commitments are not excuses for missing rehearsals or performances.  If you anticipate an absence for a very special circumstance you must submit a request well in advance. 

I look forward to working with you on this exciting production.

Shari Goss

Children's Coordinator

The Nutcracker Audition Call!

George Balanchine's

    The Nutcracker

Audition Call

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

September 7, 2013 (Saturday)

Oregon Ballet Theatre

818 SE 6th Avenue

Portland, Oregon  97214

Registration (Levels 1 - 5, Boys & Girls)                           2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Measurements/Processing (Level 1 - 5, Boys & Girls)   2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Audition (Level 1 – 5, Boys & Girls)                                   3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Level 1 Release                                                          4:30 PM (approximately)

Levels 2 - 5 Release                                                       5:30 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.  No other forms are necessary for the audition.  Forms can be found in your SOBT registration packets.
• Parking is available in both studio lots on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• 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.

For further information, please contact Shari Goss, Children’s Coordinator

(503) 227-0977 ext. 260 or Shari.Goss@obt.org.

Be sure to check the Blog at:  obtchildrenscoordinator.blogspot.com

or click the link on the SOBT website

Please do not direct questions to the School of OBT or the SOBT receptionist.