For more than 25 years, Shelly Svoboda’s Regional School of Ballet in Corvallis has performed Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker. The Christmas classic features dancers of all ages, from adorable snow bunnies to professional guest soloists. Audiences are treated to a full-scale production with colorful costumes and memorable choreography. The Nutcracker is a must-see for the holidays.
Tickets are $20 and available in November at Burst’s Candies and online at https://csdtheaters.com/buy-tickets/
Performances are Friday December 8th at 7:00 and Saturday December 9th at 2:00 and 7:00 at the Corvallis High School Theater 1400 Buchanan St Corvallis.
Check out the Nutcracker News for information this year’s Nutcracker! A calendar of events is available at Nutcracker Schedule.
2023 Mouse King Tea Party
The Mouse King Tea Party is December 9th at 11:00 at the Corvallis High School. Tickets are $10/person and available at Bursts Candies in November.
Auditions
Nutcracker Auditions for dancers age 7 and up will be held Sept 30th. There is a $25 audition fee for all dancers. Auditions times on Sept 30 are:
- Ages 7-11 | 1:15 – 2:15
- Ages 12+ off Pointe | 2:30 – 3:15
- Advanced en Pointe | 3:30 – 4:45
Rehearsals for the different parts start Oct 4th. Please view the NUTCRACKER SCHEDULE for rehearsal times.
- Dancers will only be excused from one missed rehearsal (no rehearsals Thanksgiving weekend)
- Additional rehearsals may be added for Variation roles
- Roles may be added, dropped, or changed based upon abilities of auditioning dancers.
- Pointe roles are advanced roles and dancers are required to be taking classes 3x a week, including a dedicated pointe class, for these roles. Not everyone who auditions on pointe will receive a pointe role, and will be cast in an off pointe role instead.
Please review the Nutcracker Costume information sheet.
Other Important Dates
Tech/Dress Rehearsals 12/5, 12/6, 12/7
Show Dates 12/8 & 12/9
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