

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: OPEN AUDITIONS – The Little Prince: An Original Ballet
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: OPEN AUDITIONS – The Little Prince: An Original Ballet

Presented by Ellensburg Dance Ensemble
Performing May 2026 at Morgan Performing Arts Center

Ellensburg Dance Ensemble invites dancers ages 6-adult to audition for our original full-length ballet adaptation of The Little Prince. This enchanting production blends ballet, lyrical, tap, and creative storytelling to bring the beloved tale to life on stage.

Audition Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Time: 2pm ages 6-9; 3pm ages 10-adult

Location: The Studio by EDE - 118 East 4th


Casting:



LEADS

The Little Prince 

The Aviator 

The King (or Queen) - ballet

The Rose —  en pointe

The Geographer - ballet

The Lamplighter - character dance 

The Fox - lyrical

The Vain Person - contemporary

The Business Person - tap dancer

The Snake - trio of pointe dancers



ENSEMBLE (ages 6 to adult)

The Subjects - Sun &amp; Moon &amp; Stars - ballet

Desert Winds - lyrical

The Sheep - lyrical

The Mirrors - contemporary

The Flock of Birds - ballet

The Flames - character dance 

The Rose Buds - ballet

The Cartographers - ballet

The Clerks - tap dancers

 

What We’re Looking For:
Dancers with passion, imagination, and a spirit of collaboration. All studios and community members welcome—no EDE enrollment required.

About the Show:

Directed by Serena Scheffer-Arango, creator of EDE's productions, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and The Nutcracker &amp; The Battle for the Key, this new performance blends classical technique with modern theatricality for a magical, family-friendly spring performance season.

We can’t wait to dance with you!

Audition Expectations &amp; Preparation:

Dancers should arrive early to warm up and prepare for a ballet-based audition, including center work and across-the-floor combinations.
Pointe dancers should bring their pointe shoes and be ready to demonstrate technique.
Some dancers may be asked to demonstrate character movement or tumbling.
Be prepared to learn and perform short choreography sequences.
Wear appropriate dance attire (leotard, tights, ballet shoes or pointe shoes as applicable).
Rehearsal Schedule:

Rehearsals begin the weekend of January 17 and will be held:

Saturdays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 
Sundays: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM  
Some solo rehearsals for advanced dancers may be scheduled on weeknight evenings.
**Rehearsals will take place the weekend after Spring Break and no absences will be approved after 24th. **
Performance Dates: May 21-24, 2026
Tech Week: Begins May 17 (all dancers must be available all week for rehearsals and shows)

Production Fees &amp; Discounts:

A $25 production fee helps cover the cost of costumes and other production expenses.
Dancers who help find show sponsors equal to or higher in value will have their production fee waived.
Dancers who participated in 'Twas have their production fee waived.
Dancers who participate in a show recieve a 10% discount on attending classes at EDE (discounts cannot be stacked with other class discounts)
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this festive and enchanting production! We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ellensburg/open-auditions-the-little-prince-an-original-ballet/200029272735019
- **Event Categories**: performances, workshops, entertainment, art, spring-break, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOMKT8FcvjihkPN0ERx4_iaeCHAFdyPz6TML9vq26wdWovNw/viewform?usp=header&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ellensburg-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ellensburg
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 118 East 4th , Ellensburg, WA, United States, Washington 98926
- **lat**: 46.99525
- **long**: -120.54619
- **full address**: 118 East 4th , Ellensburg, WA, United States, Washington 98926

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Ellensburg Dance Ensemble (https://allevents.in/org/ellensburg-dance-ensemble/23309430)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 118 East 4th , Ellensburg, WA, United States, Washington 98926
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ellensburg Dance Ensemble
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** performances, workshops, entertainment, art, spring-break, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about OPEN AUDITIONS – The Little Prince: An Original Ballet ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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