The Nutcracker and The Magic Carousel
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The Nutcracker and the Magic Carousel
We are thrilled to announce that our Winter 2025 production will be The Nutcracker and The Magic Carousel! We would like to invite all of our dancers to participate in this secular Music House version of The Nutcracker.
Our Nutcracker production will be casting for Principal roles and Ensemble roles. Music House will be holding auditions at both studios for Principal roles. If you would like to dance in the Nutcracker but would like a smaller role then please consider signing up for one of the Ensemble roles.
Principal roles are required to audition. You should expect to be available for additional rehearsals. Please review the prerequisites description for each role below.
Ensemble roles can register to participate in the production. Please review the prerequisites below and register for the Ensemble group you are interested in. You can be in more than one ensemble group if they are in different Acts/Scenes. Each Ensemble role has been assigned a studio they will rehearse at, either at our Humboldt Park Studio or at our West Rogers Park Studio, in addition to dress rehearsals and tech rehearsals at ChiArts
Gender and Casting
Our cast is set as gender-blind casting where students will often play roles of different genders than how they may identify themselves. However, if your child prefers to be cast in a role that aligns with their specific gender identity please let us know and/or encourage them to communicate this as well. Additionally, we may want to change the genders of certain characters to allow more opportunities for certain children, in these cases we can and will create a costume that fits the preferences of students.
Commitment Expectations
Everyone that auditions will be given a role. Rehearsals will be held on weekends or weeknights outside of class time. We expect your child to attend all required rehearsals, understanding that occasional conflicts may arise.
Please note, your dancer must be enrolled in a Music House dance class to participate in our Nutcracker Production.
Performance Information
We will be having two performances in February 2025
Date and time:
Saturday February 15, 2025
Sunday February 16, 2025
Location: Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts), 2714 W Augusta Blvd
Principal Roles
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Minimum Requirements: Ages 10 and up with at least 5 years of dance experience
Role Type: Big Role, Soloist, Principle Role, Act 1 & 2
Dance Style: Ballet
Approximate Rehearsal Hours: 32
Total Tuition: $900
5 Monthly Payments (October through February): $180/month
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Minimum Requirements: Ages 8 and up with 3 - 5 years dance experience
Role Type: Big Role, Soloist, Principle Role, Act 1 & 2
Dance Style: Ballet and Tap
Approximate Rehearsal Hours: 28.5
Total Tuition: $700
5 Monthly Payments (October through February): $140/month
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Minimum Requirements: Ages 8 and up with at least 2 years of dance experience
Role Type: Big Role, Soloist, Principle Role, Act 1
Dance Style: Ballet, and/or hip hop
Approximate Rehearsal Hours: 24.5
Total Tuition: $600
5 Monthly Payments (October through February): $120/month
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Minimum Requirements: Ages 10 and up with at least 5 years of ballet training
Role Type: Ensemble/Trio Act 1
Dance Style: Ballet
Approximate Rehearsal Hours: 21
Total Tuition: $400
5 Monthly Payments (October through February): $80/month
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Minimum Requirements:Ages 6 and up with more than 2 years of experience
Role Type: Medium Role, Soloist/ Duo, Act 1
Dance Style: Ballet or hip hop
Approximate Rehearsal Hours: 18
Total Tuition: $400
5 Monthly Payments (October through February): $80/month
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Minimum Requirements: Ages 10 and up with more than 3 years of experience
Role Type: Medium Role, Soloist, Act 1
Dance Style: Ballet
Approximate Rehearsal Hours: 18
Total Tuition: $400
5 Monthly Payments (October through February): $80/month
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Minimum Requirements: Ages 8 and up with 3 - 5 years dance experience
Role Type: Medium Role, Soloist, Act 2
Dance Style: Ballet
Approximate Rehearsal Hours: 17
Total Tuition: $400
5 Monthly Payments (October through February): $80/month
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Minimum Requirements: Ages 8 and up with 3 - 5 years dance experience
Role Type: Medium Role, Soloist, Act 2
Dance Style: Ballet
Approximate Rehearsal Hours: 17
Total Tuition: $400
5 Monthly Payments (October through February): $80/month
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Minimum Requirements: Ages 10+ with more than 4 years of experience and at least 4 years of ballet training
Role Type: Ensemble/Duo, Act 2
Dance Style: Ballet
Approximate Rehearsal Hours: 17
Total Tuition: $400
5 Monthly Payments (October through February): $80/month
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Minimum Requirements: Ages 7 and up with at least 2 years of dance experience
Role Type: Medium Role, Ensemble/ Small Group, Act 1
Dance Style: Ballet
Total Tuition: $300
Approximate Rehearsal Hours: 19
5 Monthly Payments (October through February): $60/month
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Minimum Requirements: Ages 12 and up with 1 year of dance and/or acting experience
Role Type: Small Role, Small solo part, Acting involved, Act 1
Dance Style: Ballet
Approximate Rehearsal Hours: 15
Total Tuition: $300
5 Monthly Payments (October through February): $60/month
Humboldt Park Ensembles
Registration Fee: $25
Monthly Tuition: $75/month (4 Equal Monthly Payments - November through February)
Total Tuition: $300 + Registration Fee + Costume Rental Fee
West Rogers Park Ensembles
Registration Fee: $25
Monthly Tuition: $75/month (4 Equal Monthly Payments - November through February)
Total Tuition: $300 + Registration Fee + Costume Rental Fee