Students from ages 5 and older who are enrolled in Coastal Dance Centre’s 2019–2020 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) classes from Pre-Primary, Primary, Grades 1-5, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced levels are invited to audition in order to participate in Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” 2019 production. 

The 2019 Nutcracker Performances are going to be on the following dates:

Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8
Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 

Plus, the Student Matinee Performances for Area Schools*

*Dates will be announced for the Student Matinee Performances for Area Schools, a component of CYBT’s Arts-Outreach Program.

To participate in The Nutcracker Auditions:

1. Read the Nutcracker Audition Instructions listed below.
2. Fill out and sign the Nutcracker Audition Form. Pre-registration is very highly encouraged!
3. Pay the audition fee of $25.
4. Attend the appropriate audition.

Nutcracker Audition Instructions:

ELIGIBILITY: Students must be a currently enrolled in any of the RAD Ballet classes from Pre-Primary Ballet, Primary, Grades 1-5, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Ballet. Please note student accounts must be current or on a payment plan approved by the CDC Accounts Director in order to audition and participate in “The Nutcracker.”

AUDITION ATTIRE: Wear the RAD prescribed level uniform for the current dance year.

CHECK-IN TIME: Arrive promptly at your check-in time to allow for each student to sign-in, have measurements taken by the CDC staff and get ready to dance.

If you have pre-registered, come in 15 minutes before the start of the audition. If registering on the day of the auditions, please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early to register; hand in the registration form, pay the audition fee.

WAITING: Parents / guardians will please wait outside the studio during the audition period as we have very limited space in our waiting area. There is Barnes and Noble, shops and restaurants open within walking distance to while away the time.

PICK-UP: Please make sure to pick up your child promptly at the end of the audition. We will make every effort to stay on schedule and dismiss students on time, but please be prepared for short delays. THANK YOU!

Questions? Call (843) 839-5678 or (843) 839-8006 or email us at info@CYBT.org.  

Important Information to Know Before You Have Your Child Audition:
Performing in The Nutcracker is a significant commitment for students and their families. For parents, it involves bringing students to numerous rehearsals and performances during an already busy time of year. For students, it involves learning and absorbing a great deal of choreography in a short period of time.

Dedicated students who fulfill this commitment gain the invaluable experience of performing in the production, have a unique and wonderful personal experience. They get to interact with Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre company members in various children’s roles within this performance. This is one great opportunity that your child will forever cherish as a memorable childhood experience.

Important:
Please understand that your child will be auditioning to participate in The Nutcracker Ballet – and should not be expecting to be cast for a specific role. Please refrain from requesting for the desired roles for your dancer.

When a student receives a part, the artistic directors will have made every effort to place each cast member in a role most appropriate to his / her age and current technical ability (specifically, ballet technique). It is the artistic directors’ job to have all aspects of the ballet production including casting, sets and scenery, costuming, lighting, etc.– all come together to deliver a magical story book experience for both the audience and performers. Endless amounts of thought and consideration go into each artistic decision and are never taken lightly. The artistic directors make all the FINAL casting and artistic decisions. It is not acceptable to challenge any casting or artistic decision.

Please DO NOT have your child audition if you feel that your are going to be unwilling to accept the role that your child will be given by the artistic directors.

Nutcracker Participation Fees:

For Female Cast Members:
As a Nutcracker Cast member, there is a non-refundable and non-transferable participation fee that starts at $190.00 for the younger dancers and $290.00 for older dancers. The participation fees will help cover the cost of choreographic sessions and rehearsals, costuming for production, accident and liability insurance for activities associated with rehearsing and performing, administrative support for cast members (such as scheduling arrangements, obtaining excused absence) that help with the production aspects of the performance. 

For Male Cast Members: 

The Participation Fee is waived for young male cast members; however, a non-refundable $90.00 costume rental fee is required.

Cast Members’ Family Commitment:
There will be a mandatory Nutcracker CYBT / Cast Members Parents’ Meeting for you to come to:
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 5:30 – 6:30 PM. 

Venue: Coastal Dance Centre Studio at the Deville Studio, Market Common.

Nutcracker Cast Family Members are expected to assist with production as a Volunteer (which does not include time assisting your own child). Each Nutcracker Cast family will be responsible for providing volunteer time to help with the production.

Rehearsals:
Nutcracker rehearsals for dancers will take place generally on Saturdays*

Cast members must attend ALL studio rehearsals and be available for ALL theater rehearsals and public performances. Students are permitted only one (1) excused absence. Tardiness is greatly discouraged.

*Additional rehearsals may be required for some cast members based on the role(s) given them. Each rehearsal may run from 1- 3 hours in length. There may be two casts set for some roles and some dancers may be asked to alternate in performances.

In-Studio Rehearsal Dates: 
September 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26, 
November 2, 9, 16, 30*

*Note that November 28 – December 1 is Thanksgiving week-end

Dress Rehearsal / Technical Rehearsal Dates at the Theater:
December 6th (this is a Friday rehearsal which will start late afternoon-evening)
December 7th (Saturday morning), December 14th (Saturday morning)

The 2019 Nutcracker Performances:

Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8
Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 

Plus, the Student Matinee Performances for Area Schools*

Audition Results and the Nutcracker Participation Agreement Contract will be emailed to the parents / guardians by the end of the day on Wednesday, September 11th.