CBSA Hosts an Additional Round of Auditions Aug 24 for Two Holiday Productions
The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio, CBSA hosts additional auditions and is making holiday wishes come true by accommodating busy back to school schedules with EXTENDED AUDITIONS for both Polar Express: The Musical and The Children’s Nutcracker THIS SATURDAY, August 24th.
WHAT:
Due to an overwhelming response, The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio (CBSA) hosts an additional round of auditions for its fall productions this Saturday. As CBSA sets out to celebrate double digits with its 10th Anniversary, talented young performers have a pas de deux or duet of opportunities to shine with two holiday productions to audition for.
“After a number of artist inquiries and requests, we are thrilled to extend our auditions to accommodate busy, back to school schedules. Those who missed our open call last weekend, can join us this Saturday to audition for either or both productions. We have so much amazing talent in San Antonio, we can’t wait to share them with our audience through these incredible productions,” says Vanessa Bessler, Founder and Artistic Director of The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio.
Get ready for an enchanting adventure as Polar Express: The Musical! makes its world premiere at the iconic Empire Theatre December 6-8, 2024! Young performers can be a part of this heartwarming holiday classic brought to life on stage. CBSA seeks dynamic musical theatre performers Ages 8-19 to hop on board the Polar Express: The Musical!
Be a part of The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio’s 10th anniversary production of The Children’s Nutcracker and celebrate a decade of holiday enchantment. The timeless ballet comes to life on the magnificent Lila Cockrell stage, located on the historic Riverwalk December 13-15, 2024. Dancers from multiple disciplines, gymnasts, musicians and actors aged 3 to 19 are invited to audition and be part of this magical milestone production.
Whether you have a preschool prima donna eager to join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince around the Christmas Tree or a talented tween actor hoping his stage debut comes on a train to the North Pole, young performers of all abilities have another opportunity to showcase their unique skills by auditioning for either (or both!). Cast members will not want to miss the chance to train with the award-winning Children’s Ballet of San Antonio. Since its founding 10 years ago, CBSA performers have studied with acclaimed Master Ballet Teachers and the most talented local choreographers, won numerous international awards, and accepted scholarships to world-renowned ballet institutions like the Royal Ballet School in London, the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia, and the School of American Ballet in New York City, to name a few. Founder Vanessa Bessler is a nine-time consecutive winner of Youth America Grand Prix’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year, an acknowledgment of her dedication to finding and cultivating young, local talent. CBSA’s associated Dance Center was recently recognized as among the top 2.5 percent of ballet institutions in the nation. Bessler will serve as artistic director for both productions, leading talented teams of award-winning dancers, singers, musicians, actors, and even gymnasts to create professional-caliber productions that embrace the contributions of all performers, including those with special needs.
WHO:
Polar Express: The Musical!
Auditioning for musical theatre performers ages 8-19.
The Children’s Nutcracker
Auditioning for a wide range of dancers, musicians, actors, and gymnasts ages 3 – 19.
WHEN:
Age 3-7: 12:00-1:00 pm Dance Audition
Age 8-11: 1:00-2:00 pm Dance & Gymnast Audition
Polar Express OPEN CALL 2:00-3:00 Age 8+ Musical Theatre performers
Age 12+: 3:00-4:00 Dance & Gymnast Audition
WHERE:
Dance Center of San Antonio Studios
126 W. Rector, Ste 120., San Antonio, Texas 78216
Please Register Prior to Auditions:
https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/cbsa
Video Auditions are also accepted. Please send video auditions to info@childrensballetofsanantonio.org.
About the Children’s Ballet of San Antonio
The award-winning Children’s Ballet of San Antonio (CBSA) is an authentic, professional-level ballet company that produces professionally staged productions showcasing San Antonio’s most talented children. Dancers are selected by invitation or audition. The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio is a nonprofit organization 501(c)3. For more information, visit childrensballetofsanantonio.org or call 210-462-7660.
Mission: The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio (CBSA) seeks to inspire the pursuit of excellence and prepare children for productive and creative lives through dance by offering extensive training and performance opportunities for talented children from all backgrounds.
