Upcoming Auditions
August 15th: GULFPORT Nutcracker Auditions (Postponed)
Sept: 11th: Dracula Auditions: Youth and Adult
Sept 12th: NEW ORLEANS Nutcracker Auditions
DRACULA AUDITIONS
YOUTH and ADULT EXTRAS
Audition Date: Friday, September 11th
Audition Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Audition and Rehearsal Location: NOBT Studios
920 Terpsichore Street, New Orleans, LA 90130
Performances: Oct. 29-31st: Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112
Oct. 29th: 8:00pm
Oct. 30th: 8:00pm
Oct. 31st: 2:00pm
Ages: 10-Adult
Audition Fee: $20.00
Pre-registration required: REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Please bring the completed Audition Form with you to the audition: DOWNLOAD HERE
Rehearsal Commitment: Saturdays starting Sep. 26th. One rehearsal miss allowed.
Theater Week: Mandatory Dress Rehearsal at the Orpheum Wed. Oct. 28th.
Interest Survey: Participants will be asked if they are interested in additional performances in Gulfport Oct. 24th/25th weekend (tentative)
NUTCRACKER YOUTH AUDITIONS
NOBT is auditioning youth extras for roles in NOBT’s upcoming productions of the Nutcracker. Please note there are two separate auditions. Please select the appropriate audition when registering for your audition spot.
Sept. 12th: NEW ORLEANS AUDITIONS
New Orleans: Auditions and rehearsals held at NOBT studios (920 Terpishore Street, NOLA 70130) for performance at the Orpheum Theater Dec. 12th-23rd, 2026. Auditionees will be asked if they are available and interested in performing in Gulfport Dec. 5th and 6th in addition to New Orleans performances (see audition form).
Audition Date: Sat, Sept 12th
Audition and Rehearsal Location: NOBT Studios
920 Terpsichore Street, New Orleans, LA 90130
Performances: Dec 12th-23rd: Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112
Ages: 6-18
Audition Fee: $20.00
Pre-registration required: REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Please bring the completed Audition Form with you to the audition: DOWNLOAD HERE
Please read the audition coverletter for important information regarding participation.
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NOBT COMPANY AUDITIONS
COMPANY AUDITIONS
NOBT is still accepting male dancer applications for the 26-27 season. Please see how to submit materials below.
Audition is by invitation only (See Pre-Audition information below). Only serious candidates prepared to move to New Orleans should apply.
Candidates must be current US Citizens or eligible for employment in the United States.
New Orleans Ballet Theatre is committed to the principles of Equity, Anti-Racism, and Inclusivity, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pre-Audition Video Audition Information
NOBT will accept videos as preliminary audition materials for potential company artists and trainee artists. If the company is interested in seeing more, the in-person audition will be requested following the receipt of video audition materials.
NOBT will review all video pre-audition materials submitted through March 1st for the March audition date. After that date, NOBT staff will only go through any submitted materials as needed.
Please email all materials to NOBTauditions@gmail.com
Please title the subject line of your email: YOUR NAME NOBT Company Audition
Materials:
Resume
Headshot
Video content (recommended, but not all are required):
Short ballet class demonstration (5 min)
Classical/ Contemporary Variations
Performance footage
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