2024 Nutcracker Open School Auditions

Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance held a very successful audition on Sept 14 for roles in Roswell Dance Theatre’s upcoming 2024 production of The Nutcracker. Due to take the stage at City Springs’ Byers Theatre the day after Thanksgiving, this year’s production is underway! The RDT Company dancers began rehearsing their lead and corps roles in August. The cast now also includes all the younger open school dancers from TYSOD who bring extra joy and magic to the stage with their performances.

Join us for a timeless holiday tradition! From November 29 to December 8, Roswell Dance Theatre is thrilled to return to Byers Theatre to present its revered rendition of The Nutcracker. In a classic interpretation beloved by Atlanta-area families, this cherished holiday tradition will once again be directed by local talents Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz and Mary Lynn Taylor. With a cast of over 350 dancers, gorgeous costumes, magical scenery, beloved music, and exquisite choreography, the RDT classic presentation of The Nutcracker delights guests of all ages.

Performances and Special Events:

  • Friday, Nov. 29 | 2:00pm
  • Friday, Nov. 29 | 7:00pm – Alumni Reception
  • Saturday, Nov. 30 | 2:00pm  – Meet & Greet
  • Saturday, Nov. 30 | 7:00pm – Photos with Santa *
  • Sunday, Dec. 1 | 1:00pm
  • Sunday, Dec. 1 | 5:00pm – Photos with Santa *
  • Friday, Dec. 6 | 7:00pm
  • Saturday, Dec. 7 |  2:00pm – Meet & Greet
  • Saturday, Dec. 7 | 7:00pm
  • Sunday, Dec. 8 | 2:00pm – Meet & Greet

Meet & Greets include autographs and photos with the cast.
* Photos with Santa requires purchased show tickets and a reservation. Appointments are limited!

Tickets range from $27 to $50 and will be on sale beginning September 25. PURCHASE TICKETS
Group seating available: valid for tickets for groups of 10+ for a single performance – call the Byers Theatre Box Office at 770-206-2022 for group sales!

Roswell Dance Theatre is the resident performing company at The Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance. TYSOD is located at 601 Houze Way in Roswell and is celebrating 45 years of dance instruction in the 2024-25 season.