Performance Dates: November 21 & 22, 2026
Technical Rehearsal: November 20, 2026
Theater: Deer Park High School - South Campus
Artistic Directors: Michelle Coomer & Chris Coomer
Artistic Staff: Aimee Kilgore & Laura Hilley
Production Manager: Kelly Robles Stage Manager: Steven Carmona
Auditions - Friday, July 31, 2026
Register for in-person and video auditions here.
Auditions for our fourth annual production of The Nutcracker will take place on Friday, July 31 at Coomer Ballet Conservatory. Dancers must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026 in order to audition. Each level/age group will have their own time slot (see schedule below). Please plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before your scheduled audition time to sign in and receive your audition number. There will be a $25 audition fee per dancer. If your dancer cannot attend in-person auditions, a video audition option will be available.
The Nutcracker is ballet-based and all dancers who receive a part must enroll in ballet classes for the 2026-2027 Session at Coomer Ballet Conservatory.
Audition Schedule
Primary Ballet (Ages 5-6): 5:00-5:30 pm
Levels 1 & 2 (Ages 7+ Including Pre-Pro Prep A & B): 5:30-6:15 pm
Levels 3 & 4 (Intermediate Dancers Including Pre-Pro Prep C): 6:30-7:30 pm
Levels 5 & Up (Advanced Dancers Including Pre-Pro 1, 2 & 3): 7:30-8:45 pm
Nutcracker Parent Information Links
Rehearsal Schedule (Coming Soon)
2026 Nutcracker Cast Contract (Coming Soon)
Request to Miss Rehearsal Form
2026 Nutcracker Backstage Volunteer Application (Coming Soon)
Send all Nutcracker-related questions to us at nutcracker@coomerballet.com.