In December 2012, Legacy Ballet began a new holiday tradition for families here in Albany and the surrounding areas. Many families look forward each year to an annual performance of “The Nutcracker” and we have one, right here in Albany! Originally hosted by the Russell Tripp Performance Center, our annual Nutcracker is now hosted by the Albany Performing Arts Center. As a cast member or audience member we hope you will join Legacy Ballet’s next annual full-length community production of “The Nutcracker”. All local dancers ages 6 and up are invited to audition and participate in Legacy Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker”. Auditions for 2026 will be held Saturday September 19th, 2026 SAVE THE DATE!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 NUTCRACKER CAST!
REMEMBER, REHEARSALS START THIS WEEK! REHEARSAL SCHEDULE IS BELOW
Questions? Call 541-791-9078 or email legacyballetdirector@gmail.com
You can also visit https://www.legacyballet.com/nutcracker/ for more information on the Nutcracker, rehearsals, cast, and production. Audition dress code: pink tights, black leotard, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun.
Tech, Dress rehearsal and Show week: November 30th through December 6th.
NUTCRACKER 2026 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Please note attendance to rehearsals is vital to having a wonderful, smooth performance. Please be aware only ONE rehearsal can be missed, besides Thanksgiving weekend. If more than ONE rehearsal is missed, you could potentially lose your role in the Nutcracker. We have limited rehearsals for each scene to prepare, so let’s make them count!
Rehearsals to be held at Legacy Ballet, 104 Main St. SE, Albany, OR 97321
Call or text 541-619-4354 if unable to attend a rehearsal. (Remember, you can only miss one!)
All Rehearsals begin the week of September 21st, 2026.
PARTY SCENE: Saturdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Clara, Party Girls, Party Boys, Party Parents, Drosselmeyer, Servants
Last Saturday rehearsal Nov. 21st, add the Nutcracker Doll, Mouse Doll and Ballerina Doll
FIGHT SCENE: Saturdays 2:00pm – 2:45pm
Mice, Toy Soldiers, Mouse King, Nutcracker, Presents, Clara
BON BONS: Saturdays 2:45pm – 3:15pm
Bon Bons and Mother Ginger
LAND OF THE SWEETS SCENE: Saturdays 3:15pm – 4:00pm
Angels, Dainty Treats and Royal Candy Court
SNOW FOREST SCENE, WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS and VARIATIONS: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:00pm – 9:00pm (a more detailed schedule will be released with cast list)
Snow Queen(s), Snow Princesses, Snowflakes, Dewdrop, Flowers and Petoiles, Nutcracker Doll, Mouse Doll, Ballerina Doll, Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Peppermint, Marzipan (Variations also needed at last Saturday Land of Sweets Reh. Nov. 21st) Tentatively, Snow will be Monday nights, Variations Tuesdays and Waltz Wednesday nights.
TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS and PERFORMANCES:
All Tech/Dress Rehearsals are MANDATORY (this is a tentative schedule; a Tech/Show Week schedule will be handed out in October after Theater confirmation)
Monday November 30th – Sunday December 6th.
Rehearsals to be held at Legacy Ballet, 104 Main St. SE, Albany, OR 97321
Call or text 541-619-4354 if unable to attend a rehearsal. (Remember, you can only miss one!)
