My First Nutcacker

New York City Children's Theater is seeking non-union dancer/actors for the roles of Drosselmeyer / Nutcracker Prince in My First Nutcacker.

Adapted for young audiences by Barbara Zinn Krieger
Producer: New York City Children's Theater & Sammy Lopez
Artistic Director: Barbara Zinn Krieger
Director & Choreographer: Kristen Brooks Sandler
Featuring the Music of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Created in Collaboration with Thistle Dance

Production Rehearsals: November 13th - November 29th
Designer Run: TBD, Sunday, November 29th
Production Location: Theatre Row, Theatre 3
Tech: December 1st - 4th
Previews: Saturday, December 5th @ 11:00 am
Opening: Saturday, December 5th @ 2:30 pm
Closing/Strike: December 22nd

Performance Schedule:

• Saturday, December 5th, 11:00 am & 2:30 pm
• Sunday, December 6th, 11:00 am & 2:30 pm
• Monday, December 7th, OFF
• Tuesday, December 8th, OFF
• Wednesday, December 9th, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm
• Thursday, December 10th, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm
• Friday, December 11th, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm
• Saturday, December 12th, 11:00 am & 2:30 pm
• Sunday, December 13th, 11:00 am & 2:30 pm
• Monday, December 14th, OFF
• Tuesday, December 15th, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm
• Wednesday, December 16th, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm
• Thursday, December 17th, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm
• Friday, December 18th, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm
• Saturday, December 19th, 11:00 am & 2:30 pm
• Sunday, December 20th, 11:00 am & 2:30 pm
• Monday, December 21st, OFF
• Tuesday, December 22nd, 11:00 am & 2:30 pm

$950/wk x 5 weeks ($4,750 total)

Seeking highly skilled dancers with strong backgrounds in ballet and contemporary, who are also confident, expressive actors. The production includes spoken text, so comfort with dialogue and storytelling is essential.

This is an interactive, immersive children's theater experience, and we are especially looking for performers who genuinely enjoy engaging with young audiences. A playful spirit, adaptability, and a strong sense of ensemble are key.

This is a gender expansive production. The gender of the roles as presented in the source material do not denote the gender of the cast individual. All ethnicities, gender expressions, and body types are encouraged to submit.

DROSSELMEYER / NUTCRACKER PRINCE

The mysterious toymaker with a twinkle in their eye, Drosselmeyer is part magician, part storyteller—they set Clara's journey into motion. As the Nutcracker, they lead Clara through the Land of Sweets, embodying both wisdom and the gallant charm of a fairytale hero.

Partnering needed. Tumbling a plus.