Bergen Clown
Nutcracker Auditions
Audition Fee: $40
Audition Venue: NJB Studios, 7-9 Vreeland Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Eligibility: Ages 8-13, must have dance/ballet training, acrobatics are a plus
Sunday, September 20
• 12:00–1:00pm – Act 2 Bergen PAC Clowns
Sunday, September 27
• 12:00–1:00pm – Act 2 Bergen PAC Clowns
Rehearsal & Performance Schedule
Studio Rehearsals @ NJB Studios, Florham Park, NJ
• Sundays, October 11, 18, 25
• Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, 22
• Thursday, December 3
Bergen PAC
Stage Rehearsals:
• Friday, December 4 @ BergenPAC
Performances:
• Saturday, December 5 @ 1:00pm & 4:30pm
• Sunday, December 6 @ 1:00pm & 4:30pm
NJB Nutcracker Participation Policies 2026
Students auditioning for New Jersey Ballet Company’s production of The Nutcracker are auditioning for an opportunity to perform in a professional production for the general public. In order to maintain the high standards of the production, the following policies apply:
Audition & Casting
• There is no guarantee a student will be selected.
• Some students may be selected as understudies.
• By auditioning, students agree to be available for all rehearsal and performance dates listed.
• Conflicts for mandatory school activities or religious reasons must be disclosed at the audition.
• Conflicts may affect casting.
• All casting decisions are final and at the sole discretion of the Artistic Director.
• Height will be considered alongside other artistic and technical qualities.
• There will be two casts.
• If selected, dancers must accept the role assigned, including assignment to one or both casts.
Rehearsals & Performances
• Participation in all scheduled studio rehearsals, stage rehearsals, and performances is mandatory.
• Rehearsal dates/times may change, but NJB will provide as much notice as possible.
• Casting notifications will be sent via email within one week following the final audition.
• Studio rehearsals begin Sunday, October 11, 2026, at NJB’s Florham Park facility.
• Performers are expected to be on time and attend every rehearsal.
• A breakdown of rehearsal times will be provided by October 1, 2026.
Audition Fee
• $40
Participation Fees
• Rehearsal fee: $100
• Costume maintenance fee: $50
The audition fee will be due upon registration. If selected, all participation fees will be due by October 8, 2026.
As a not-for-profit performing arts organization, New Jersey Ballet is dedicated to providing young dancers the unique opportunity to perform in a professional production of The Nutcracker. Bringing a full-length ballet of this caliber to the stage requires significant resources. Participation fees help preserve and maintain our cherished sets and costumes, while also ensuring the highest production values for our dancers and audiences alike.