AUDITIONS FOR
The Nutcracker
Advanced Roles | Grades 8-12
*must have 2+ years experience en pointe
Saturday, August 22, 2026
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Warm Up Class
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Audition
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Call Back
Children's Roles | Grades 1-7
*Grade 7+ with less than 2 years en pointe
Saturday, September 12, 2026
12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Grades 1-2
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Grades 3-4
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Grades 5-6
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Grade 7+
New to The Nutcracker?
Start with our Beginner’s Guide
We’ve created a helpful guide for families preparing for Chamberlain Ballet’s The Nutcracker auditions. Watch the video for a quick overview, or download the PDF to review the same information anytime.
The Nutcracker Performance Dates
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Friday, November 27, 2:00 p.m.
Outreach performance, not open to general public.
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Friday, November 27, 7:00 p.m.
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Saturday, November 28, 2:00 p.m.
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Sunday, November 29, 2:00 p.m.
The Nutcracker is performed at the Eisemann Center, Richardson, TX.
All performances will take place Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, November 27 - Sunday, November 29, at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson.
Conveniently located in the Galatyn Park Urban Center, the Eisemann Center is one of North Texas’ premier cultural venues, recognized for its stunning design and world-class facilities.
As we enter our 42nd season, we invite dedicated dancers to audition for a company experience that elevates artistry, creativity, and professional readiness.
Join the Chamberlain Ballet Guild
The Chamberlain Ballet Guild brings together families, alumni, patrons, and supporters who share a love for dance and a desire to stay connected to the Chamberlain Ballet community.
Mission Statement
Chamberlain Ballet is committed to presenting excellent ballet to enrich the North Texas community, enlighten with arts education, and encourage through outreach programs.
Four decades of building artists
Founded in 1984, Chamberlain Ballet is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Plano, TX. Originally intended to provide performance opportunities to local area students, Chamberlain Ballet has grown into an organization which furthers the impact of ballet and the performing arts through training and education, performance, and outreach through programs such as Relevé and Shining Stars.
Donor and sponsor support allows Chamberlain Ballet to stage full scale theatrical productions for the public, provide world class instruction to our students, and educate and expose the arts to underprivileged and underserved members of our community.
Whether instilling a work ethic of will and determination into our students or sparking an artistic light in a fellow community member; Chamberlain Ballet is proud to provide Classical Foundations for Life®.
“For over 40 years, founder Kathy Chamberlain has been a leader in dance education in the greater dallas community.”
— Gayle Halperin - Executive Director Bruce Wood Dance
“This is what The Nutcracker is all about, why it has become a North American Christmastime staple.”
— Manuel Mendoza - The Dallas Morning News
“Chamberlain Ballet is a key partner in helping TAFF maximize our impact on underserved children in North Texas. Arts education is crucial to helping children overcome life’s mental and/or physical challenges. If one child can make a difference, imagine many.”
— Rudolph G. Andrea - The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation
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Our staff and dancers appreciate your time and support of our mission to spread the arts through North Texas and beyond.
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