2023 nutcracker tea audition information

Nutcracker Tea Parents Meeting - Wednesday, September 6, at 7:30 p.m. at UAC
• Dancers need to have at least one parent attend this meeting prior to auditioning or request the zoom recording at dance@utartscollective.com

ACTOR AUDITION - Saturday, September 9, 2023
• We are holding auditions for the following roles:
Fritz (Clara’s mischievous younger brother): looking for boys ages 9-13 years old
Drosselmeyer (Clara’s Godfather, a toy maker and a mysterious fun loving magician): looking for adult males ages 18 and older
Mrs. Stahlbaum (Clara and Fritz’s mother and hostess of the annual holiday party): looking for adult females ages 18 and older
Mr. Stahlbaum (Clara and Fritz’s father and host of the annual holiday party): looking for adult males ages 18 and older

To schedule an actor audition - email dance@utartscollective.com

DANCERS LEVEL 2-7
Audition Process:
• Dancer must be registered in a UAC level ballet class
• Complete the audition link and pay audition fee REGISTER HERE
Level 2 & Level 3 - $15
Level 4-7 - $20
• Dancers need to arrive at their designated registration time to check-in and receive a number
• Dancers will take an audition photo, and both height and costume measurements will be taken
• Warm-up: ballet class format
• Dancers will be taught movement specific to the different Nutcracker roles
• Dancers will perform movement in small groups in a classroom setting

AUDITION SCHEDULE - Saturday, September 9th, 2023

Ballet Level 2 & Level 3
9:00 a.m. Registration
9:30-10:30 a.m. Audition

Ballet Level 4
10:00 a.m. Registration
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Audition

Ballet Level 5
12:00 p.m. Registration
12:30-2:00 p.m. Audition

Ballet Level 6 & Level 7
1:30 p.m. Registration
2:00-5:00 p.m. Audition

RESULTS
• The cast list will be emailed Tuesday, September 12th.
• The number of participants will determine what parts are double cast in the production

PARENT VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT
• 4 service hours per dancer is required from one parent, or $100 donation per dancer.
• Examples of volunteer opportunities include: sponsorship & advertising team, tea servers, decorating team, food prep, ticketing team, Nutcracker boutique, costume organization team, set transportation crew, etc.

2023 REHEARSAL/PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
All rehearsals are mandatory

September 13, 15-16
-possible Wed, night rehearsal due to WHS Homecoming

September 29-30

October 4, 6-7
-possible Wed. night rehearsal due to Shakespeare Festival

October 27-28

November 3-4

Wednesday, November 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Closed Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 p.m. – Dress Rehearsal Cast #1

Thursday, November 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Closed Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, November 9, 7:00 p.m. – Dress Rehearsal Cast #2

Performances - Midway Town Hall

Friday, November 10 - 7:00 p.m. (Tea #1)

Saturday, November 11 - 12:00 p.m. (Tea #2) 7:00 p.m. (Tea #3)

Monday, November 13 - 6:30 p.m. (Tea #4)

Tuesday, November 14 - 6:30 p.m. (Tea #5)

Wednesday, November 15 - 6:30 p.m. (Tea #6)

Thursday, November 16 - 6:30 p.m. (Tea #7)

Friday, November 17 - 7:00 p.m. (Tea #8)

Saturday, November 18 - 12:00 p.m. (Tea #9) 3:00 p.m. (Tea #10) 7:00 p.m. (Tea #11)

Monday, November 20 - 6:30 p.m. (Tea #12)

PRODUCTION FEES FOR DANCERS
Level 2 & Level 3 - $150
• Divided into two payments of $75; October 5th and November 5th

Level 4 - $180
• Divided into two payments of $90; October 5th and November 5th

Level 5 - $220
• Divided into two payments of $110; October 5th and November 5th

Level 6 & Level 7 - $240
• Divided into two payments of $120; October 5th and November 5th

FEES INCLUDE
• 6-week Nutcracker rehearsal training, costume rental, cast t-shirt, early ticketing link for cast members families

What is the Nutcracker Tea?
• This one-hour, family-friendly, narrated presentation of the Nutcracker will transport its audience to an enchanted world where Clara’s dream of toy soldiers, mice and sugar plum fairies inspires the local food and treats.

Why do we produce the Nutcracker Tea?
• Each year, UAC donates the proceeds from the Nutcracker Tea to the Wasatch County Children’s Justice Center. The CJC is an organization dedicated to the care and counseling of children who have been affected by abuse. It is an incredible effort that provides these child survivors with a safe space and the opportunity to receive the much-needed help necessary to overcome trauma. It is the hope of the UAC Foundation that the proceeds collected during our Nutcracker fundraising season will assist the Children’s Justice Center in continuing this important work.

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