Open Auditions for the 2025 M3 Dance Production of the Nutcracker |
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M3 Dance is thrilled to announce open auditions for the 8th 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 Chicago area dance studios and professional companies. Our show contains roles that will feature students who enjoy ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, and tumbling. Performances are held at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin in their gorgeous 1,200 seat theater. See below for information on how to join our cast.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
AUDITION CHECKLIST
RESULTS
Families can expect to hear about casting results up to 2 weeks following the audition. Audition results will be sent out via email. Families will then be asked to join our Nutcracker BAND group.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Upon acceptance, all student participants will be required to pay a fee of $300. Adult dancers or youth boys will be required to pay a participation fee of $125. This fee covers: all rehearsals, costume rental fees, administrative expenses, theater expenses, production costs, costume cleaning and maintenance fees, and more. This fee is non-refundable and is due by the first day of rehearsals.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
Rehearsals will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays beginning Early September. Please assume 1 rehearsal hour/week for as many parts as you receive (Ex: 3 parts = *at least* 3 hours/week). ALL rehearsals are mandatory and attendance is taken at each rehearsal.
TECH WEEK
The below dates/rehearsals are MANDATORY for all participants. Please reserve these days in your family calendars.
PRODUCTION DATES
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 for the 2025 Nutcracker will be held on August 23 & 24, 2025 at Synergy Dance Academy (160 S Bloomingdale Rd. Bloomingdale, IL)
- Pre-registration is required online.
- August 23, 2025
- 1:30 - 2:15p - Ages 7-9 yrs
- 2:30 - 3:00p - Tumblers & Non-dancers
- 3:15 - 4:45p - Ages 10-12 yrs
- 5:00 - 6:30p - Ages 13-17 yrs
- August 24, 2025 (Callbacks)
- 10:00am-10:30am Adults (No Charge)
- 10:30am - 11:15am Crown Fairy/Toy Soldiers
- 11:30am - 12:15pm Bon Bons/Snowflakes/Fairies
- 12:30pm - 1:15pm Party Children/Clara
- 1:30pm - 2:15pm Candy Canes/Clown Doll
- 2:30pm - 3:15pm Chinese/Russian/Ice/Rag Doll
- 3:30pm - 4:15pm Snow/Flowers/Marzipan/Party Dolls/Court Fairies
AUDITION CHECKLIST
- Attire:
- Girls - black leotard, pink/skin toned tights, hair in a bun, add leggings or shorts for jazz/contemporary roles
- Boys - tighter fitting solid-colored clothes that are easy to move in, ballet shoes or socks
- Tumblers - Leotard & leggings/shorts, bare feet, tumbling shoes, or clean tennis shoes
- Supplies: Dancers should bring ballet shoes, pointe shoes (if applicable), jazz shoes, character skirts (if you already own one). Dancers should also be prepared to dance barefoot (no socks). Convertible tights are strongly recommended for quick transitions.
- Audition Form & Audition Fee: All dancers auditioning will need to fill out our audition form located on our website m3dance.com prior to the audition. Audition fees will be paid online upon form submission.
RESULTS
Families can expect to hear about casting results up to 2 weeks following the audition. Audition results will be sent out via email. Families will then be asked to join our Nutcracker BAND group.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Upon acceptance, all student participants will be required to pay a fee of $300. Adult dancers or youth boys will be required to pay a participation fee of $125. This fee covers: all rehearsals, costume rental fees, administrative expenses, theater expenses, production costs, costume cleaning and maintenance fees, and more. This fee is non-refundable and is due by the first day of rehearsals.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
Rehearsals will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays beginning Early September. Please assume 1 rehearsal hour/week for as many parts as you receive (Ex: 3 parts = *at least* 3 hours/week). ALL rehearsals are mandatory and attendance is taken at each rehearsal.
TECH WEEK
The below dates/rehearsals are MANDATORY for all participants. Please reserve these days in your family calendars.
- Sunday, November 30th - FULL Run @ Synergy Dance Academy
- Monday, December 1st - Load In (no dancers) Volunteers Needed @ Hemmens
- Tuesday & Wednesday, December 2nd & 3rd - Dress Rehearsal @ Hemmens (4:30pm start)
- Thursday & Friday, December 4th & 5th - FULL Run Dress Rehearsal @ Hemmens (4:30pm start)
PRODUCTION DATES
- Saturday, December 6th - 12:00 pm
- Saturday, December 6th - 5:00 pm
- Sunday, December 7th - 12:00 pm
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
- Advertising/Marketing - sharing & publishing marketing materials, find print & in-person opportunities
- Sponsorships & Donations - recruiting & connecting with small and large businesses who would like to help support our production
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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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