Saratoga City Ballet is pleased to announce the 25th Anniversary Production of
The Nutcracker
Artistic Direction and Choreography
by Beth Fecteau
In celebration of Saratoga City Ballet’s 25th production, we will be performing a fantastic, full length Nutcracker at the majestic Hart Theater at The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany NY
Friday, Dec. 21 7:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 22 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm
This exciting new performance will include SCB students, NACRE dancers, professional dancers.
Auditions will be open to the public.
Students of ballet, modern, jazz encouraged to audition!
Two locations for auditions are available, dancers can choose the location most convenient for them.
Auditions will be held as follows:
Saturday, Sept. 8th:
SCB Studios, 4295 Route 50, Saratoga Springs
Adults: 10-11:30 am (all levels)
13 and up: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
5 years old (must be enrolled in Kindergarten) 1:00 – 2:00 pm
6-8 years old: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
9-12 years old (pointe and pre-pointe optional) 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Sunday, Sept. 9th:
The Egg, Empire State Plaza (Click for directions)
P1 Rehearsal Studio (see below for parking and access)
Adults: 10-11:30 am
13 and up: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
5 years old (must be enrolled in Kindergarten) 1:00 – 2:00 pm
6-8 years old: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
9-12 years old (pointe and pre-pointe optional) 3:00 – 4:00 pm
– Auditions will take place at The Egg, P1 Level, Dance Studio #1.
– Parking at the Empire State Plaza will be in the P3 North V-Lot / Visitor Parking. Cost is $5 to park.
– Take the P3 N. V lot Elevators (elevators 13 – 18 is closest to The Egg) to the Concourse Level.
– Follow Concourse Level signs to The Egg and NOT to The Egg Box Office.
– Take the Blue Elevator (Elevator #2) to the P1 Level. Note that there will be an attendant on elevator #2 who will be able to assist you once you reach the P1 Level.
– If you park at street level and enter The Egg via the Plaza Level, proceed directly to elevator # 2 inside of The Egg and ask the elevator operator to bring you to the P1 Level.
Note: All rehearsals will take place at Saratoga City Ballet studios starting Saturday, Sept. 22nd, and will take place on Friday evenings and Saturday am / afternoons.
There will be a $10 audition fee. Tech rehearsals will take place on Dec. 14 & 15th at SCB studios. There will be a full technical dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 20th at The Hart Theater at the Egg. Dancers will be notified of parts the week of Sept. 10th and a full rehearsal schedule will be published at that time.
We hope to see you and look forward to an exciting Nutcracker season!
Questions? Please email us at: info@saratogacityballet.com