Open auditions for children ages 8-18 are at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus in Cottleville. A parent must be present during the audition process. The auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and a ballet routine, which will be taught. There is no need to bring any music or CD accompaniment.
The legend of “The Nutcracker” lives on in this captivating play. At a gala Christmas Eve party, Clara's godfather presents her with an amazing nutcracker in the form of a wooden soldier. Too excited to sleep, she suddenly finds the nutcracker brought to life - a handsome prince who is under the wicked enchantment of the Mouse King. Clara joins him in a series of exciting adventures as he seeks to regain his throne. Fantasy and reality mingle to recreate a classic and wonderful holiday production.
“The Nutcracker” will be performed in the theater of the Fine Arts Building at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 17-18, and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 18-19.
For more information about auditions or the play, call 636-922-8233, or visit www.stchas.edu/YPT.
St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.