Open Auditions for the 2023 M3 Dance Production of the Nutcracker |
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M3 Dance is thrilled to announce open auditions for the 6th 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:
*NEW* CALLBACK INFORMATION:
Dancers will leave Saturday’s audition with a piece of paper inviting them to callbacks on Sunday. IF the Artistic Team would like to see dancers again for a specific role, it will be circled on their paper. This DOES NOT mean they will get the roles they are being called back for. Dancers will also be considered for roles NOT circled on their paper, the Artistic Team may have seen all they needed to see at the Saturday audition.
Callbacks are simply an opportunity to work with dancers in a smaller group and to make sure they have been considered for as many roles as possible.
Sunday, August 6th @ Synergy Dance Academy, Bloomingdale, IL
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled Callback time.
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 and also posted on our M3 Dance website.
PARTICIPATION FEE:
Upon acceptance, all student participants (except current M3 Company Members) will be required to pay a participation fee of $275 while all adult participants will be required to pay $100. This fee covers: all rehearsals, costume rental fees, administrative expenses, theater expenses, production costs, and more. This fee is non-refundable and is due by the first day of rehearsals.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning early September. All rehearsals are mandatory.
TECH WEEK:
The below dates/rehearsals are MANDATORY for all participants.
Please reserve ALL these days in your family calendars.
PERFORMANCES
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.
SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS
If 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. This year we have launched a Costume Campaign that can be found on our website. More details to come. Thank you for choosing to be a part of our production!
AUDITION INFORMATION:
- Pre-registration is required. To register, please click HERE.
- Saturday, August 5th @ Synergy Dance Academy, Bloomingdale, IL
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled Audition time.
- 10:00am - 10:45am Ages 7-9 (Audition Fee: $15)
- 11:00am - 12:30pm Ages 10-12 (Audition Fee: $20)
- 12:45pm - 1:15pm Tumblers & Non-Dancers (Audition Fee: $5)
- 1:30pm - 3:00pm Ages 13-17 (Audition Fee: $20)
- 3:00pm - 3:45pm Adults (None)
*NEW* CALLBACK INFORMATION:
Dancers will leave Saturday’s audition with a piece of paper inviting them to callbacks on Sunday. IF the Artistic Team would like to see dancers again for a specific role, it will be circled on their paper. This DOES NOT mean they will get the roles they are being called back for. Dancers will also be considered for roles NOT circled on their paper, the Artistic Team may have seen all they needed to see at the Saturday audition.
Callbacks are simply an opportunity to work with dancers in a smaller group and to make sure they have been considered for as many roles as possible.
Sunday, August 6th @ Synergy Dance Academy, Bloomingdale, IL
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled Callback time.
- 10:00am - 10:45am Angels/Crown Fairy/Snowflakes/Fairies
- 11:00am - 11:45am Toy Soldiers/Bon Bons/Snowflake Soloists
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm Party Girls/Clara
- 1:00pm - 1:45pm Candy Canes/Candy Cane Soloist/Clown Doll
- 2:00pm - 2:45pm Chinese/Russian/Ice Corps/Ice Soloist/Rag Doll
- 3:00pm - 3:45pm Snow/Flowers/Marzipan/Ballerina Doll/Music Box Doll/Court Fairies
AUDITION CHECKLIST:
- Attire:
- Girls - black leotard, pink/skin toned tights, hair secured neatly in a bun, add leggings or shorts for jazz/contemporary
- Boys - tighter fitting, solid colored, clothes that are easy to move in, ballet shoes or socks ○ Tumblers - Leotard & leggings with bare feet, tumbling shoes, or clean tennis shoes
- Supplies: Dancers should bring ballet shoes, pointe shoes (if applicable), jazz shoes, character skirts and character shoes (if you already have them). Dancers should also be prepared to dance barefoot. Convertible tights are strongly recommended for quick transitions.
- Audition Form & Audition Fee: All dancers auditioning will need to fill out our audition form HERE prior to the audition. Additional Audition details and payment will be there as well.
RESULTS:
Families can expect to hear about casting results up to 2 weeks following the audition. Audition results will be sent out via email and also posted on our M3 Dance website.
PARTICIPATION FEE:
Upon acceptance, all student participants (except current M3 Company Members) will be required to pay a participation fee of $275 while all adult participants will be required to pay $100. This fee covers: all rehearsals, costume rental fees, administrative expenses, theater expenses, production costs, and more. This fee is non-refundable and is due by the first day of rehearsals.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning early September. All rehearsals are mandatory.
TECH WEEK:
The below dates/rehearsals are MANDATORY for all participants.
Please reserve ALL these days in your family calendars.
- Sunday, November 26th - FULL Run @ Synergy Dance Academy
- Monday, November 27th - Load In (no dancers) Volunteers Needed @ Hemmens
- Tuesday, November 28th - Dress Rehearsal @ Hemmens (4:00pm start)
- Wednesday, November 29th - Dress Rehearsal @ Hemmens (4:00pm start)
- Thursday, November 30th - FULL Run Dress Rehearsal @ Hemmens (4:00pm start)
- Friday, December 1st - FULL Run Dress Rehearsal @ Hemmens (4:00pm start)
PERFORMANCES
- Saturday, December 2nd - 12:00pm
- Saturday, December 2nd - 5:00pm
- Sunday, December 3rd - 12:00pm
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
- Sugar Plum Tea - planning, organizing, creating, running this magical event
- 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 DONATIONS
If 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. This year we have launched a Costume Campaign that can be found on our website. More details to come. Thank you for choosing to be a part of our production!