Nutcracker Auditions!

Today was Margaret's big audition for the Nutcracker ballet. She'll find out next week whether she's been cast and, if so, whether she'll be part of the mice or toy soldier crew. She's hoping for toy soldier since she thinks they have better costumes... Parents weren't allowed to watch the dancers during the audition, but Margaret reported it was "pretty easy." Mostly they just had to march around in large and small groups. We're excited for her but a bit anxious about the major time commitment that goes along with the rehearsal and performance schedule. If she gets in, you'll all have EIGHT opportunities to come watch since she'll have four shows per weekend for the two weekends prior to Christmas (yikes!).

In the driveway, on our way to the studio...

Burning off some nervous energy with a friend from school before the audition

In the line on the way into the audition

Keep your fingers crossed for her!