M3 Dance is thrilled to announce open auditions for the 7th annual production of the Nutcracker! With an eclectic cast of over 75 performers consisting of students, adults, and professionals alike, our cast comes from many Chicagoland area dance studios and professional companies. Performances are held at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin in their gorgeous 1,200 seat theater. See below for information on how to be a part of our magical production.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
PRODUCTION DATES
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
INVOLVEMENT
A show of this magnitude requires a large team of volunteers. There are many different departments to our show that require a variety of skill sets. If you are interested in helping please contact us!
AUDITION INFORMATION:
- Auditions will be held on August 17 & 18, 2024.
- Pre-registration is required. Registration will open in July 2024!
- Check back for details!
PRODUCTION DATES
- December 7 & 8, 2024
- Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin, IL
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
- Rehearsals start mid-September and run through the end of November
- Rehearsals will be held at Synergy Dance Academy in Bloomingdale (160 S Bloomingdale Rd.)
- Tech week rehearsals will be December 2 - 6, 2024 and will be held at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin, IL
INVOLVEMENT
A show of this magnitude requires a large team of volunteers. There are many different departments to our show that require a variety of skill sets. If you are interested in helping please contact us!
- Costumes - Alterations, organization, sizing, creation, etc
- Props & Set - building, painting, decorating, & creating pieces for the show
- Load-In/Load Out - bringing costumes, set pieces, supplies, etc from storage to and from the theater
- Backstage - quick changes, prop preparation, set changing, working backstage during the show
- Dressing Rooms - assisting with dressing, managing, and organizing dancers
- Boutique - gathering items, inventory, price marking, selling during performance
- Electric Light Parade Float Team - help gather supplies, ideas, build and make our float come to life
- Advertising/Marketing - sharing & publishing marketing materials, find print and in-person opportunities
- Sponsorships & Donations - recruiting and connecting with small and large businesses who would like to help support our production and bring it to life
SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONSIf you or someone you know would like to support our show, OR you belong to or know of a business that would like to support our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, please contact us. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for choosing to be a part of our production!
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