OBT's Nutcracker Auditions

OBT's Nutcracker auditions will be held tomorrow, Saturday, September 13 from 2:00pm - 5:30pm for Level 1 - Level 5 SOBT students.  

Wear appropriate SOBT class level attire.  All dancers must re-enter the studio through the front entrance.  Please exit the building after your Saturday class.  The front doors will open at 2:00pm for registration.

If you have any questions please contact Shari Goss at:  503-227-0977 ext. 260 or shari.goss@obt.org

SEE YOU TOMORROW!!

INTENT FORMS DUE TODAY

Please remember to turn in your "Intent to Audition" form today.  Yes, you may still come to auditions if the form is turned in late, but it is extremely helpful, if we have your form as soon as possible.

The form can be found in the right hand column under "Quick References."
You may also save the form and attach it to an email to:

shari.goss@obt.org

See you on Saturday!!

AUDITIONS NUTCRACKER 2014

REMEMBER TO TURN IN YOUR INTENT FORM FOR "THE NUTCRACKER" AUDITIONS!

The doors will open on Saturday, September 13th at 2:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact Shari Goss at:  503-227-0977 ext. 260 or shari.goss@obt.org

Please note:  Rehearsals will begin Saturday, September 20th and continue every Saturday until December 13th.   (With the exception of Saturday, November 29^th, instead we will rehearse Sunday, November 30^th.)  Weekday afternoon rehearsals may begin the end of October through November.  We will also hold fittings on Sunday, October 26^th.  After the Thanksgiving Day Weekend you can expect to rehearse every day until we open on December 13^th.  Performances for the Nutcracker run December 13 – 27, 2014.  **Performances extend beyond Christmas Day**  

Dancers are expected to be at every rehearsal.

WELCOME BACK!

It is very exciting to be back with our 12th season of Balanchine's The Nutcracker!!  

Audition Call

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

September 13, 2014 (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.  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.

If you have any questions, please contact Shari Goss, OBT Children’s Coordinator

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

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

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

Pictures and more pictures....

Nutcracker group photos may be picked up on Saturday.  If you have not paid, please bring your money this Saturday.

I am looking for someone who knows about online photo sharing sites.  I have pictures from Midsummer, the Macy's parade, and backstage at the Nutcracker that I would like to share.  I am sure there are chaperones who also have photos to share.  I would like the site to be secure.  If anyone knows the best way to make this happen, please email me at:  shari.goss@obt.org

Thank you!