Student Cast Information
Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy students have the unique opportunity to take the stage alongside Milwaukee Ballet’s professional Company of dancers.
Giselle
In classical ballet’s powerful story of love and betrayal, the vulnerable Giselle falls for Albrecht, a betrothed man on the opposite side of the conflict tearing her community apart. Michael Pink reimagines this tragedy into the dark period of wartime 1940s, asking powerful questions about the need for forgiveness and the transcendence of love amongst unimaginable horrors.
Student Cast Information
The Student Cast for Michael Pink's Giselle is small and consists only of acting/non-dancing roles. Students will be considered for Giselle roles only through auditions for The Nutcracker Student Cast on September 20. Complete details on The Nutcracker auditions can be found below.
Students eligible to be cast in Giselle must meet each of the following requirements:
- Fully enrolled in MBSA classes by Monday, September 15
- Ballet I class level or higher
- Height ranging from 3' 9" to 4' 4"
- Available for all posted Giselle production rehearsals and performances
- Attend auditions for The Nutcracker Student Cast (details below)
- Agree to follow Milwaukee Ballet health and safety protocols during rehearsals and performances
Giselle 2025 Family Guide as of August 5
Giselle 2025 Rehearsal and Performance Calendar as of August 5
Please contact School Programs Manager Alyx Johnson with any questions regarding the Giselle Student Cast.
The Nutcracker
This family-friendly ballet was given new life in December 2023! Michael Pink’s recreation of The Nutcracker features even more student cast roles, playful characters, and stunning costumes, sets, and light designs. This is a unique opportunity for Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy students to perform alongside our professional company of dancers, gain additional rehearsal and performance experience, and play a key role in this magical holiday favorite.
Student Cast Information
The Nutcracker Student Cast Auditions
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Baumgartner Center for Dance
128 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Students eligible to audition for The Nutcracker must meet each of the following requirements:
- Fully enrolled in MBSA classes by Monday, September 15
- Ballet I class level or higher
- Agree to follow Milwaukee Ballet health and safety protocols during rehearsals and performances
The Nutcracker Student Cast Audition Form
The Nutcracker 2025 Family Guide as of July 30
The Nutcracker 2025 Rehearsal and Performance Calendar as of Aug 7
Please contact School Programs Manager Alyx Johnson with any questions regarding The Nutcracker Student Cast.