FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rock Island, IL - Ballet Quad Cities' will present Tchaikovsky's famous The Nutcracker ballet in partnership with Orchestra Iowa this December.  Auditions for the community cast will be held on Saturday, September 7studios for supporting roles in the performances.

Before auditioning it is important that all candidates read and understand the mandatory requirements and expectations of the cast members performing in The Nutcracker productions. 

This information can be found on Ballet Quad Cities' website: www.balletquadcities.com

Only dancers present at the age-appropriate auditions will be considered for a role.  Dancers are asked to please arrive early to fill out registration forms.  Auditions will begin promptly on the hour.

8:30am Studio opens (613 17th St, Street, Rock Island, Illinois)

9:00am 12 years old and up

10:00am 8-11 year olds

11:00 6 & 7 year olds

The Nutcracker will be performed on December 7th and 8th at the Paramount Theater in Cedar Rapids, IA (not all cast members will be performing in Cedar Rapids) and on December 13th, 14th and 15th, 2013 at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, Iowa.

Ballet Quad Cities leadership is excited to continue its partnership with Orchestra Iowa during their 2013-2014 season.  The two premier state arts organizations in their respective fields will once again team up for two amazing productions. In December, they present Tchaikovsky's famous The Nutcracker ballet and in April, Stravinsky's mesmerizing Rite of Spring.  Both productions will be staged at both the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids and the Adler Theatre in Davenport.

Call Ballet Quad Cities at (309) 786-3779 with questions.

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