Jewels Festival Presents: THE NUTCRACKER
This holiday season, Jewels Festival proudly presents The Nutcracker and invites young dancers to become part of this magical production!
OPEN AUDITIONS
Audition Fee: $30
Auditions will be held every Saturday, September 12 through October 3, 2026, at two locations:
Duet – School of Ballet
Saturdays | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
2102 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11235
American Youth Ballet
Saturdays | 5:00–6:00 PM
2130 NY-94 #11, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577
COMPLIMENTARY AUDITION
The audition fee is waived for dancers who:
- Participate in the Jewels Festival Ballet Intensive – Competition Preparation Program, August 24–27, 2026, or
- Participate in the 11th Jewels Festival Ballet Competition, October 9–11, 2026.
Jewels Festival Competition participants do not need to attend a separate audition. Your performance at the competition will serve as your audition for The Nutcracker.
Casting will be based on the dancer’s age, level, technique, artistry, and performance ability.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will be scheduled on Saturdays, Sundays, and selected weekdays, depending on each dancer’s role in the production and availability.
We will create the rehearsal schedule based on the cast and make every effort to coordinate rehearsals with each dancer’s availability. Dancers will only be required to attend rehearsals scheduled for their specific roles.
THE NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE
November 29, 2026
Cultural Arts Theatre at Rockland Community College
145 College Road
Suffern, NY 10901
Join our cast, gain valuable stage experience, and become part of the magic of The Nutcracker!