Calling Dancers Ages 7-10!

The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet (SMB) is excited to announce open auditions for its 2025 production of Wizard of Oz! Wizard of Oz will be held on April 5th and 6th at the Riverview Theater in Shreveport. Your dancer will be auditioning to perform in ONE of the two shows. Dancers must have previous ballet experience.

• All ages must be met by September 30th, 2025

• 7-8 year olds must have at least 2 full years ballet experience.

• 9-10 year olds must have at least 3 full years ballet experience.

If your dancer has the previous ballet experience for their age group and is currently enrolled in a ballet class at a studio of their choice, they are welcome to come audition for SMB’s Minor Cast in The Nutcracker

Sunday, January 5, 2025 2:30-4:30 PM

• Location: Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet, 1520 N Hearne Ave, Ste 116 Shreveport, LA 71107

• Time: Check-in Begins 30 min prior to Audition time

• Auditions Time: 7-8 year olds 2:30-3:30 and 9-10 year olds 3:30-4:30

*Audition does not guarantee casting. Roles and production information will be emailed no later than Wednesday, January 8th.

Still have questions? You can reach SMB by emailing President, Krysta Cyr at prez@shreveportmetroballet.org or by calling 318.221.8500.

Rehearsal Obligations

• There will be a mandatory parent meeting at the first rehearsal for all those cast as a minor cast dancer in the production

• Rehearsals will be held on Fridays at Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet beginning January 17th from 5-7:30PM and continuing through February 21st. Precise rehearsal times will vary by role.

• Full Cast Rehearsals will begin Saturdays starting February 22nd at Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet.

• Your dancer is allowed 2 excused rehearsals with 2 weeks notification so our Artistic Director can plan rehearsals.