
Crafting the Nutcracker
A VIRTUAL NUTCRACKER EXPERIENCE

AUDITIONS
Black Diamond Ballet is seeking student dancers and professionals for their 11th Annual production of
Nutcracker
Student Dancers

Open to all local dancers ages 8yrs and up!
July 16th, 2023 | Sunday
August 6th, 2023 | Sunday
Professional Dancers


Interested in joining our company for Nutcracker?
Please email resume, reel, & headshots for consideration.
Audition Information
Please read thoroughly
AUDITION AGE REQUIREMENT
Open to all dancers 8 years old and up. Dancers must be 8 years of age by July 1st, 2023.
AUDITION FEE / REGISTRATION*
Register online and pay fee to guarantee audition spot.
$30 non-refundable fee (check, cash or square)
$300 participation fee (due at contract signing)
*Walk-in Registration: Admission pending availability. Audition fee must be paid in cash.
We recommend arriving early to see if there are audition spots still available.
AUDITION DATES*
Sunday | July 16th
Sunday | August 6th
*Please plan to attend both days if possible
AUDITION LOCATION
Pittsburg Performing Arts Academy
329 Railroad Avenue
Pittsburg, California 94565
AUDITION SCHEDULE
Sunday| July 16th
8 yrs -11yrs Audition 11am-12pm
12yrs + Audition 12-2pm
Sunday | September 13th
8 yrs -11yrs Audition 11am-12pm
12yrs + Audition 12-2pm
AUDITION ATTIRE*
LADIES: Leotard, pink tights, pink shoes, hair in bun
GENTLEMEN: Black tights, black shoes, & white t-shirt.
* No skirts, shorts, or other clothing may be allowed
ITEMS TO BRING
- Water, towel
- Pointe Shoes (intermediate/advanced dancers)
Additional Information
REHEARSALS & TECH WEEK & PERFORMANCES| ALL ARE MANDATORY
Weekly Rehearsals | Saturdays: 3pm - 6pm & Sundays: 11am - 2pm
TECH WEEK | Dec. 1st - Dec 7th
Participant is required to attend all tech/dress rehearsals the week of Dec. 1st - Dec 7th
PERFORMANCES*
*Tentative Show Times to be confirmed by Audition Time
Participant is required to attend all show dates:
December 8th (7PM) | Opening Show
December 9th (7PM) | Saturday Evening
December 10th (2PM) | Sunday Matinee
December 13th - 14th (Morning) | Student Field Trip Shows
December 15th (7PM) | Friday Evening
December 16th (2PM) | Sensory Friendly Matinee
December 16th (7PM) | Saturday Evening
December 17th (2pm) | Closing Show
Academic/Work conflicts must be submitted to artistic director by 1st rehearsal and may affect your casting.
CASTING:
All casting decisions and changes are made at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
**Roles will be released after ALL dancer contracts have been signed and returned.
Decision are based on size, ability, experience and safety.
NOTE: Occasionally, changes are necessary after rehearsals have begun.
If you have any additional questions contact Black Diamond Ballet via:
EMAIL: Click here
PHONE: 925-318-5333