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Level VI Orientation/Observation Day!

Hello Level VI Families,

We are so happy to have your students back in the studios with us for the school year! We have just received the go-ahead to invite you to observe your level VI students’ classes on a specific day this October! During this observation day Mr. Boal will be stopping by to join your instructor and provide a brief orientation with updates and information for the 2022-2023 school year. Please see your students’ Observation/Orientation day below:

Level VI Eastside – Tuesday October 4th 5:45-7:15pm

Level VI Seattle – Wednesday October 5th 6:00-8:30pm

Only two guests per student will be permitted to observe the class. All guests must wear a mask at all times while in the building and in the studio. No children under the age of 5 are permitted to observe the class. Guests will be escorted into the building as a group at the start of class and will be asked to exit the building as soon as class is over.

We look forward to seeing you!

Best regards,
Andie Abercrombie
School Supervisor
PNB School

Level VI Orientation/Observation Day!2022-09-16T13:17:17-07:00

Level VII Orientation Invitation

Hello Level VII Families,

We are so happy to have your students back in the studios with us for the school year! We have just received to go-ahead to invite you to observe your level VII students’ technique and pointe classes on Monday, September 19th (4:30pm-7:00pm) in person! During this observation day Mr. Boal will be stopping by to join your instructor and provide a brief orientation with updates and information for the 2022-2023 school year.

Only two guests per student will be permitted to observe the class. All guests must wear a mask at all times while in the building and in the studio. No children under the age of 5 are permitted to observe the class. Guests will be escorted into the building as a group at the start of the level VII class and will be asked to exit the building as soon as the pointe class is over.

We apologize for the minimum notice and look forward to seeing you on the 19th!

Best regards,
Andie Abercrombie
School Supervisor
PNB School
Level VII Orientation Invitation2022-09-15T16:51:44-07:00

Level VIII Orientation Invitation

Hello Level VIII Families,

We are so happy to have your students back in the studios with us for the school year! We have just received to go-ahead to invite you to observe your level VIII students’ technique and pointe classes on Tuesday, September 27th (4:15pm-6:45pm) in person! During this observation day Mr. Boal will be stopping by to join your instructor and provide a brief orientation with updates and information for the 2022-2023 school year.

Only two guests per student will be permitted to observe the class. All guests must wear a mask at all times while in the building and in the studio. No children under the age of 5 are permitted to observe the class. Guests will be escorted into the building as a group at the start of the level VIII class and will be asked to exit the building as soon as the pointe class is over.

We apologize for the minimum notice and look forward to seeing you on the 27th!

Best regards,
Andie Abercrombie
School Supervisor
PNB School

Level VIII Orientation Invitation2022-09-15T16:50:04-07:00

Snow White Audition Information

Dear Parents of Level VI, VII and VIII Women and Intermediate and Advanced C Students:

We are excited to present Snow White as the 22/23 season Family Matinee, choreographed by Bruce Wells. The Family Matinee is a wonderful opportunity for our upper-level students to perform in McCaw Hall in a one-hour ballet, created especially for family audiences. We will hold auditions on Sunday, September 25 at the Phelps Center, 301 Mercer St., Seattle. Auditions are open to PNB School students in Levels VI, VII and VIII Women and Intermediate and Advanced C. We encourage all students to audition, though there is a large time commitment for the entire rehearsal and performance period, as detailed in the attached document.

Snow White will have up to two casts of students. Casting decisions are based on performing ability, musicality, technique, and attendance. All casting decisions are made by the Artistic Staff. While we encourage all eligible students to audition, we do not have roles for every student who auditions. Students are required to register online for the Snow White audition by Tuesday, September 20 at 9:00 PM.

Link to online Snow White Registration/Agreement Form

Please consider the following information before your student auditions for Snow White:

Student Commitment

  • Those selected for roles in Snow White must be available for the entire rehearsal and performance period, from October 4 through November 12, 2022, and January 3 through March 26, 2023. Please only audition if you are available for the entirety of the time commitment.
  • We cannot excuse students from rehearsals or performances for vacations, family events, school events, etc.; the only acceptable reasons for missing rehearsal are illness, injury, and family emergencies.
  • Attendance at regular PNB School classes is mandatory during the Snow White rehearsal and performance period.  Participation in Snow White is not a substitute for ballet training.
  • If a student is injured/not taking technique class, including pointe class if they have a pointe role, at any time during the Snow White rehearsal and performance period, they cannot participate in Snow White rehearsals or performances. Students must be cleared by PNB School to return to Snow White rehearsals or performances following an injury.
  • All Snow White rehearsals will be at the Phelps Center in Seattle.

Please click here for detailed information on auditions and a general schedule, including rehearsals and performance dates. For questions, please contact Student Cast and Parent Volunteer Coordinator Lauren Kirchner at 206.441.2427 or email lkirchner@pnb.org. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 25.

Sincerely,

Peter Boal (he/him/his)                                                                

Artistic Director

Snow White Audition Information2022-09-15T16:37:59-07:00

Nutcracker Audition Information

Dear PNB Families, 

As the new school year begins, we turn our focus to planning this season’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Every year, we look forward to the energy, joy, and laughter that fills the halls, and we are excited to welcome your children back into the theater for this holiday tradition. In this letter you will find all the information regarding auditions, casting, rehearsals, performances, and COVID-19 protocols for this year’s production. 

Much has changed since last season’s production. Our COVID protocols continue to shift as we closely monitor both local transmission and transmission within the PNB community. At this time, we plan to have all students unmasked during performances. We intend to cast as many students as possible and only cast students in multiple roles if necessary. We will cast “swing” roles in the initial casting process. All students, including those cast in swing roles, will have performance dates. Casting decisions are based on size, performing ability, musicality, technique, and behavior. 

Students must be no taller than 5’2” at the audition time. Students injured on the audition date are not eligible to audition for The Nutcracker. All casting decisions are made by the Artistic Staff. While we encourage all eligible students to audition, we do not have roles for every student who auditions. Please discuss the possibility of disappointment with your child before the audition. 

While participation in The Nutcracker is a rite of passage for a young dancer, it does require a considerable commitment of time and energy from the entire family at a busy time of year.  Please consider the following before your child auditions for The Nutcracker.

·         Students are expected to be available for the entire rehearsal and performance period from October 3 through December 27, 2022. Please do not have your child audition if you anticipate any conflicts during that time.

·         We cannot excuse students from rehearsals or performances for vacations, family events, school events, etc.; the only acceptable reasons for missing rehearsal are illness, injury, and family emergencies.

·         Auditioning for The Nutcracker is a commitment from the student and parent. Dropping out of the production for any reason, other than illness, injury, or family emergency (including dissatisfaction with casting), is a break in the child’s commitment. The student will not be able to participate the following year if the commitment is broken.

·         All rehearsals and performances will be at the Phelps Center and McCaw Hall. 

Parents’ participation is essential to the success of The Nutcracker. All parent volunteers must complete a background check to be eligible for a volunteer position. Assignments will be made by Student Cast and Parent Volunteer Coordinator Lauren Kirchner. 

Please click here for detailed information on auditions and a general schedule, including rehearsals and performance dates and important meetings. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 25.  

Sincerely, 
Peter Boal & Artistic Staff 
Artistic Director
Nutcracker Audition Information2022-09-15T16:34:41-07:00
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