The Nutcracker

Save the Date

Save the date for Delta Festival Ballet’s 44th production of The Nutcracker.  Performances on December 20th at 6:00pm and 21st at 2:00pm at Mahalia Jackson Theater accompanied by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

2025 Auditions

Auditions for the 2025 production of The Nutcracker will be held September 6 & 7. Auditions are open to ALL dancers age 7 to professional.

Makeup Auditions will be held Saturday, September 13.

For Collegiate & Professional Dancers Age 18+

Please email deltafestballet@gmail.com with your resume and reel prior to September 6 or plan to attend the September 6 audition in person. There is no audition or production fee for collegiate and professional dancers.

Saturday, September 6, 2025

2:30pm-4:00pm: Dancers Ages 14- Professional

*Ladies: Please bring pointe shoes.

 Sunday, September 7, 2025

1:00pm-2:30pm: Girls ages 7-10

2:30pm-3:00pm: Boys ages 7-13

3:00pm-4:30pm: Girls ages 11-13

 Audition and Studio Rehearsals take place at Giacobbe Academy of Dance. 6925 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie (504) 889-0940  www.giacobbeacademyofdance.com. 

Cast Members

Please use this to pay any fees associated with the production online. This includes production fee, t-shirts, etc.