Young Talent Sought For ‘Nutcracker’ Roles

Christmas is coming - and the Alberta Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” will return to the Spokane Opera House.

And, as in years past, the company is looking for local talent to fill the children’s roles.

The Ballet Arts Academy, 408-1/2 W. Sprague, will audition children at noon on Sept. 24. There is a $10 audition fee, and a $38 performance fee for those who are selected.

Children, from age 7, with one year of ballet training, can audition. Certain height requirements must be met.

During Act I’s “Party” scene, children must be at least 9 years old, and 8 or older for “The Battle.” Act II roles will be filled by dancers who are 7 or older.

Rehearsals start Sept. 24 and continue through Dec. 6. “The Nutcracker” opens Dec. 7.

Auditioners are to arrive 30 minutes early to sign in. For more information, call 838-5705.

Call for entries

The Riggins Salmon River Art Guild is accepting entries for its “Regional Fall Art Show,” Oct. 27 to 29.

Artists of all mediums, except crafts, can submit up to six pieces. Judging will be done in three categories: paintings, drawings and sculptures, and photos. A total of $650 in cash prizes will be awarded.

All art must be delivered to Riggins City Hall by the artist or a representative by Oct. 26.

For more information, call (208) 634-8381.

Surely, she must have bananas!

Spokane artist Joanne Nixon’s painting “Fruit for Sale” was one of 110 paintings selected to show in the annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors at the Arts Center in Old Forge, N.Y.

After its run ends today, the painting and 31 others will be exhibited at numerous art centers and museums in the Northeast until April.

Auditions

The Valley Repertory Theatre, corner of Sprague and Pines, is holding auditions for “The World of Carl Sandburg” at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Larry Gants, director, is looking for at least three adults, including one who must be able to sing and play guitar. The singer/guitarist should bring the guitar to the audition.

For more information, call 927-6878.

The Cast Adrift Players are conducting auditions for a number of plays including “The Love Course,” “The Open Meeting” and “Second Chance.”

The plays will be done singly and in combination.

Director John Bouchard needs two “older” women, one “older” man, two younger men and two younger women.

The plays will be first performed Oct. 21 and 22.

To schedule an audition, call 624-6230.

Spokane Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for “Peter Pan” on Sunday, Oct. 1, and Monday, Oct. 2, at St. Aloysius School, 611 E. Mission.

The production has 15 parts for men and women who are at least 16 years old; 12 roles for male and female actors ages 10 to adult; and four openings for animals.

Sunday’s auditions start at 2 p.m. Monday’s auditions begin at 7 p.m.

For more information, call 534-0737.

The Spokane Area Children’s Chorus will conduct auditions for girls and boys, 7 to 17 years old, on Monday and Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Westminster Congregational Church, 411 S. Washington.

Song preparation isn’t necessary. Call 324-0773 to make an appointment.