VERO BEACH — Riverside Children’s Theatre will host an open house on Saturday, August 28 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Agnes Wahlstrom Youth Playhouse. The event is geared toward children and families interested in learning more about the programs at RCT and to meeting its teachers and directors. Door prizes will include free tickets and tuition for fall classes, and refreshments will be served. Also that day auditions will be held for upcoming RCT fall events including auditions for “The Nutcracker: In Swing Time!” This new holiday project will present a swing version of “The Nutcracker,” utilizing an original jazz/swing score initially toured by the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Riverside’s Dance Conservatory is pleased to be the only dance company in the country to produce this version of “The Nutcracker.” Auditions are open to ages 6 and up. Call the theatre for a detailed schedule.
Auditions for RCT’s holiday show, “Thumbelina” will take place at 10 a.m. and are open to ages 8 and up.
Auditions also will be held for RCT’s Got Talent from noon until 2 p.m., and the talent contest is open to ages 8 and up.
RCT fall classes begin Tuesday, September 7 and include offerings in drama and dance.
For a detailed listing of classes and more information about auditions call 772-234-8052.