New York City Ballet Holding Auditions for Local Children to Fill Roles

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sunday, March 15 at 10 a.m., New York City Ballet Children’s Repertory Director Dena Abergel will audition local children to dance with New York City Ballet during its Saratoga season, which runs from July 8 to 11. 

Auditions are for 24 children roles in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” George Balanchine’s full-length adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most cherished comedies.

Casting includes roles for twenty-four girls who are 9 to 13 years old and no more than five feet inches tall at the time of the audition. At least three years of ballet training is encouraged for all of the roles. Understudies will also be cast.

Advance registration is required by Thursday, March 12 and applicants must audition in person to be considered.

Auditions on March 15 will commence at 10 a.m. (check-in no earlier than 9 a.m.) at the SPAC School of the Arts (located behind the National Museum of Dance School) at 99 South Broadway. Visit spac.org for more details. 

The New York City Ballet will perform its full-length production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at SPAC on July 8, 9, and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and on July 11 at 2:00 p.m.