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