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- Deadline
- November 12, 2026 Submit before that date.
- Type
- Theater · Kids See all 157 theater auditions
- Where
- New York, United States More casting calls in New York
- Looking for
- Ages 3 to 8
- Pay
- Paid The listing says it is paid.
- Posted by
- NYC Children's Theater
What they are looking for
NYC Children's Theater is casting Drosselmeyer and the Nutcracker Prince in “My First Nutcracker,” a 60-minute take on the holiday classic for kids ages 3 to 8, written by Barbara Zinn Krieger and directed and choreographed by Kristen Brooks Sandler. The production is gender expansive, so performers of any gender, ethnicity or body type can submit. They want highly skilled dancers trained in ballet and contemporary who are also confident actors, since the show has spoken text, plus partnering skills and tumbling as a bonus. It is non-union and casting right away. Rehearsals run November 13 to 29, with performances December 5 to 22 at Theatre Row. It is paid, $950 per week for 5 weeks, or $4,750 total. Apply through the original listing.
Castina's tip
Show both things they want at once: a short video where you dance a ballet or contemporary phrase and then deliver a few lines to camera, as if you were talking to a five-year-old. Drosselmeyer is part magician and part storyteller, so a warm, slightly mysterious tone works best, without overdoing it. If you have partnering or tumbling experience, put it at the top of your resume. Rehearsals start November 13, so send everything soon and make sure all of December is clear.
How to apply to this casting call
- Check that you fit. The call asks for ages 3 to 8, and it is based in New York, the United States.
- Get your materials ready: a short monologue and your details for the interview (ideas in our audition monologues).
- Apply through the original listing from NYC Children's Theater: the button at the end of this page takes you there. You have until November 12, 2026.
- If they call you back, there may be a second round: the callback. Before you confirm, get the pay and the dates in writing.
Books to prepare for this audition
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A Challenge for the Actor
Uta Hagen Hands-on exercises for being present on stage (objectives, given circumstances, substitution) from one of New York's great teachers. See it on Amazon -
An Actor Prepares
Konstantin Stanislavski The foundation of the system: building a character from inner truth, imagination and emotion memory. Most acting schools start here. See it on Amazon -
True and False
David Mamet A short, provocative book: David Mamet argues for saying the words, playing the action and letting go of forced emotion. See it on Amazon
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