Spirit Lake Nutcracker
Audition Registration
Welcome to auditions for American Midwest Ballet’s 2026 Spirit Lake production of The Nutcracker!
Please read the Nutcracker Info Packet and Audition FAQ before registering:
Begin the registration process here by using this form to pay your non-refundable $15 registration fee.
Once you’ve made your fee payment, you’ll receive a link to the audition information form. Follow the link, complete the form, and you will be registered for the audition!
Registration fee payment
Audition Schedule
Friday, October 23, 2026
Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts
612 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Please note: No walk-in registrations; please use the registration form above.
- 3:30-4:30 pm: Sign-in & measurements for ages 13+
- 4:30-5:30 pm: Audition for ages 13+
- 5:00-6:00 pm: Sign-in & measurements for ages 7-9
- 6:00-7:00 pm: Audition for ages 7-9
- 6:30-7:30 pm: Sign-in & measurements for ages 10-12
- 7:30-8:30 pm: Audition for ages 10-12
Weekly Studio Rehearsals
The Dance Connection
3140 18th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
COSTUME FITTINGS, production week rehearsals & performances
No parents/observers allowed in the audience during production week rehearsals.
The performance lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with one intermission.
Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts
612 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
important dates
Auditions: Oct 23
Audition Results Posted & Initial Rehearsals: Oct 24
Rehearsal Day 2 & Tech Week Orientation (required for all cast families): Oct 25
Costume Fee Due ($75): Oct 25
Studio Rehearsals (Sundays, one excused absence allowed): Nov 1, 8, 22; Dec 6
Costume Fittings (performance hair/attire, no absences): Dec 8
Production Week at Sami Bedell Center (no absences): Dec 8-12
Performances: Dec 11 at 7:30 pm, and Dec 12 at 2:00 pm