Lake Erie Ballet Company is thrilled
to showcase the power of collaboration among local organizations again this year. Through the joint efforts of Corella Productions, Marguerite’s Academy of Dance, NWPA Collegiate Academy, and Sovereign Ballet, we have created a truly enchanting performance that will warm the hearts of families during the holiday season. The Nutcracker is a masterpiece that seamlessly blends art, music and dance, creating an unforgettable experience that brings families together. Join us in downtown Erie and witness the captivating beauty that will captivate audiences from near and far.
Erie's Nutcracker AUDITION
Welcome!!
Erie's NUTCRACKER "Reimagined"
OPEN AUDITION!!
2026
LOCATION
Sovereign Ballet Studios
2539 West 12th Street, Erie, PA
Audition Videos and Packet
DANCE AUDITION VIDEO LINK: (Link provided Aug. 1)
If unable to attend, send audition video to christinamaria@lakeerieballetcompany.org
ALL the information you need to know before you audition is in the Audition Packet: Audition form, Rehearsal start date, Important dates, Volunteering, Policies and Procedures, etc.
AUDITION PACKET 2026 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc21ZeCuNT7YMbsmWivB0gYzssPa0z3Q0a4yKzw6YytRsUQdA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113653607525061873416
All forms need to be filled out online, EXCEPT the Volunteer Disclosure Statement, which should be printed and signed. Copies will also be available at the audition.
AUDITION SCHEDULE - Saturday
Saturday, August 22
Doors Open 10:00
AGES 6-9 11:00-12:30
AGES 10-12 1:30-3:00 – pointe shoes optional
** Please come early and warm yourself up
Young Clara (Ages 10-12) 3:30-4:30
AUDITION SCHEDULE - Sunday
Sunday, August 23
Doors Open 12:30
AGES 13+ 1:30-4:00 – pointe shoes optional
(Ages 16+ must be proficient on pointe)
** A short warm-up will be provided
ADDITIONAL CAST AUDITIONS SCHEDULE
PARTY GUEST AUDITION
Adults and Children in the "Party Scene"
Erie's Nutcracker Reimagined has roles that have very minimal dancing in the "Party Scene". If you have an interest in theater, audition at:
LOCATION
Sovereign Ballet Studio
2539 West 12th Street, Erie, PA
Doors Open 9:00
Saturday, August 29
Adult Party Scene “Dance” 10:00-11:00
Children Party Scene “Dance” 11:30-12:30
LOCAL GUEST ARTIST AUDITION
(Professional Dancers)
Contact Christina Maria to schedule a date for class viewing
(Schedule viewing before August 30)
Support Erie's NUTCRACKER today!
Unique Experience
Your Donation Helps
Your Donation Helps
Erie's NUTCRACKER is especially unique, it's the only Nutcracker in the world that includes speaking roles, which makes the storyline easier to follow and a lot more engaging for audiences, especially kids seeing it for the first time.
Your Donation Helps
Your Donation Helps
Your Donation Helps
Your generous donation helps us cover production costs like costumes, sets, lighting, and theatre expenses so we can maintain a high-quality performance locally produced for the Erie community.
Access to the Arts
Your Donation Helps
Access to the Arts
Part of your funding supports our Educational Outreach Performance, which invites hundreds of area students - including homeschoolers and under-resourced schools - to experience live theatre, often for the very first time, at a nominal fee.
GIVE TODAY!!
Help us continue delivering this one-of-a-kind experience!
Special event for local school age children...
1-Hour Educational Outreach Performance
Friday, December 11, 2026, at 10am
Local schools, homeschool, child, and service organizations are welcome to attend a special shortened performance of Erie's Nutcracker Reimagined. Please tap the link below to request an email for the required form to participate.
DEADLINE: December 1
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