Upcoming Auditions

The Nutcracker 

Casting Call 2025

The holiday favourite returns to: 

• John C. Perlin Arts and Culture Centre, St. John’s, December 11-14;
• Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts, Grand Falls-Windsor, December 18;
• Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre, Gander, December 20.

We are seeking dancers to become part of this magical work. This production offers featured roles for dancers and the chance to become part of a beloved holiday tradition.

Audition Dates:

St. John’s: August 22-23, The Dance Space, 3rd Floor, John C. Perlin Arts and Culture Centre (Registration closed)

Grand Falls-Windsor: ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON

Gander: ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON

Casting Needs & Role Descriptions:

Clara: This featured role requires a strong command of classical ballet technique and the ability to develop a character and lead the story. This dancer should also have strong musicality. Age range is 12-14.

Fritz: This featured role requires a good concept of character development and strong musicality. Age range is 10-14.

Mice: These dancers will require musicality and a love of performing. Age range is 9-11.

Cousins/Clowns: These dancers will require musicality and a love of performing. Age range is 9-12.

Reindeer/Candy Canes: These roles require dancers to have a strong classical ballet technique. We will also be looking for dancers with a 180 degree split in grand jeté for Reindeer. Musicality and a lovely performance quality are considered assets. Age range is 13-18

Soldiers/Gingerbread: These dancers will require musicality and a love of performing. Age range is 13+

Rats: These roles require dancers to have strong movement quality and the ability to express character through their movements. A strong sense of musicality and a love of performing are assets. Age range is 14+

Angels: This role requires dancers to have good musicality and a keen sense of spatial awareness. Age range is 12-15. *Please note that there are height restraints for this role due to the costume. Dancers may not exceed 5’4”.

Snowflakes/Waltz of the Flowers/Spanish: These featured roles require a strong command of classical ballet technique and pointe work. Dancers in these roles will be working alongside the company and will need to be able to handle multiple hours in pointe shoes. Age range is 15+

Party parents: This role requires an understanding of movement and body awareness. Successful applicants will be comfortable developing their character and interacting on stage with other performers. Ballet is not required. If you have experience with social dances or other dance styles, or are naturally “light on your feet”, please inquire by email at info@kittiwakedancetheatre.ca

Audition Schedule:

PLEASE NOTE: AUDITION REGISTRATION FOR ST. JOHN’S AREA AUDITIONS IS NOW CLOSED. The audition schedule remains posted for viewing, but will not accept additional dancers.

Friday August 22:

3:00 pm: Clara and Fritz

4:00 pm: Mice 

5:00 pm: Cousins and Clowns 

6:00 pm: Reindeer and Candy Canes

7:00 pm: Snowflakes, Waltz of the Flowers and Spanish

Saturday August 23:

10:00 am: Mice 

11:00 am: Cousins and Clowns

12:00 pm: Reindeer and Candy Canes

1:30 pm: Clara and Fritz

2:00 pm: Soldiers, Rats and Gingerbread 

3:00 pm: Snowflakes, Waltz of the Flower and Spanish

4:00 pm: Soldiers, Rats and Gingerbread

5:00 pm: Angels

6:00 pm – Cousins and Clowns

7:00 pm – Angels (new time, formerly 6:00 pm)

Please note:

• Advance registration is required to audition. The deadline to register is August 20 at midnight.
• Age requirements are as of December 31, 2025.
• It is possible to be cast in more than one role. Please register for as many roles as you wish and for which you are eligible.
• The non-refundable audition fee is $30.00 (regardless of how many roles), which is payable immediately upon registration.
• Audition slots will last an hour unless otherwise indicated (i.e. Clara and Fritz will last 30 minutes)
• Auditions will take place in the 3 Floor Dance Space at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre, 95 Allandale Road
• Please arrive in advance of your audition time to be checked-in by Kittiwake staff

To Register for Auditions:

AUDITION REGISTRATION FOR ST. JOHN’S AREA AUDITIONS IS NOW CLOSED

Full-time Dancer (male-identifying)

Kittiwake Dance Theatre is seeking a full-time dancer to join our company.