The Nutcracker Auditions
Children’s Nutcracker Auditions
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
3030 STONY BROOK DRIVE, RALEIGH, NC 27604
Check-In and Registration will begin at 1:30 PM. We will be accepting both pre-registration and day-of registration.
Auditions will be held from 2:30-4:30 PM.
The end time may vary, we encourage you to wait patiently for the audition to conclude.
We welcome all children to attend the audition who meet the following height requirements:
Height Range: 4’0” – 5’4”
Auditions for the Gymnast roles in The Nutcracker will take place simultaneously.
The Nutcracker Performance Dates
December 10th-24th, 2026: Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
*Must be available on ALL performance dates*
Nutcracker rehearsals will begin on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, and are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays until performances begin.
All rehearsals/performances are always subject to change. Tuesday rehearsals are for select roles and scenes. The rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the same time as audition results.
Please click HERE to pre-register now.
*Pre-Registration will be available until 5:00 PM on Wednesday August 26th, 2026*
Please send any questions to Sierra Dikeman at nutcracker@carolinaballet.com.
