LAAPA's Dance Department is excited to present, "The Nutcracker" under the direction of Madeline Bresette, Coordinator of Dance Studies plus our talented Dance faculty this December! Auditions will be held August 21 at Three Rivers Theater in Covington and are open to the general public! Southshore students will rehearse Saturdays from 4-5 PM at LAAPA's River Ridge campus. Northshore students will rehearse on Thursdays from 5-6 PM at LAAPA's Covington campus and Sundays from 1-3 PM at LAAPA's Mandeville campus. Not all students will be called for rehearsal each week. The production will be held at Three Rivers Theater in Covington.
The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday ballet filled with magic, adventure, and unforgettable music by Tchaikovsky. Join Clara as she journeys through the Land of Snow and the Land of Sweets, where toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and dazzling characters bring this cherished Christmas tradition to life. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this enchanting production is sure to become a holiday favorite.
Cast assignments will be emailed by the end of 8/24! Please let contact the office Tuesday 8/25 if you auditioned and did not receive your cast email!
Tickets go on sale in November. Seating is limited and we cannot guarantee seats will be available at the door. - Get Tickets!
Click here for the Current Rehearsal Show Schedule!
You will have access to all of the rehearsal and show tracks via Opus, our digital platform once your enrollment in the show is confirmed.