# Event Details - **Event Name**: DRD Christmas Spectacular - Auditions - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: The DRD Christmas Spectacular is a highly anticipated variety show staged at the Manchester Arts Center as a fundraiser for Millennium Repertory Company. Filled with dances of all styles, vocal performances, comedy skits, and dramatic readings, the Christmas Spectacular is a fun filled way to kick of the holiday season. Auditions are open to all local dancers ages 7 - adult. AUDITION DATE: Sunday, July 19th 1:00 - 1:30: Ages 7 - 10 2:00 - 2:30: Ages 11 - 14 3:00 - 3:30: Ages 15 and up ​ • All female dancers please wear skin tone tights, jazz apparel jazz shoes. • All male dancers please wear black shorts/pants, a solid colored shirt, and jazz shoes. • All dancers please have your hair pulled away from your face, and remove all jewelry • Please arrive in time to complete an audition form, prepare, and warm-up on your own. We will begin with skills and learning a combo at the start time of your age group. • Please bring a COMPLETE list of all conflicts you will have on Saturdays and Sundays from Aug. 1 through Nov. 30. If cast, we will do our best to accommodate your conflicts. But please know that there is limited rehearsal time for this production, so availability will considered in casting. ​ CASTING WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY MONDAY, JULY 20TH ON THE DRD FACEBOOK PAGE. REHEARSALS WILL BEGIN SAT. AUG. 11. ​ SHOW DATES: Friday, December 4 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, December 5 @ 2:00 pm Saturday, December 5 @ 7:00 pm Sunday, December 6 @ 2:00 pm TECH WEEK: Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 • Rehearsals will take place within the hours of Saturdays 2:00 - 7:00 pm and Sundays 1:00 - 6:00 pm. • Rehearsal schedules will be annouced one month at a time and will be based on the conflicts given at auditions. If you have other conflicts arrise, we may not be able to accommodate them once rehearsals begin. Please be thorough when listing your conflicts. • If you miss more than 2 rehearsals you will be removed from the production. • Tech week rehearsals are mandatory. • Any conflicts that arise after casting will be problematic. • If cast, a $50 production fee per dancer will be due by Wed. July 22nd. • This production is a fundraiser for Millennium Repertory Company. As a result, no tickets will be affiliated with your production fee. Tickets will go on sale in October. Tickets will be $15. Cast members will have one week to purchase tickets before they go on sale (first come, first served) to the general public. • Dancers will be responsible for providing their own shoes, tights, undergarments and makeup. • Most costumes will be provided by/borrowed from DRD. However, depending on the number, dancers may be asked to provide supplementary pieces (black leggings, white shirt, etc.) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/drd-christmas-spectacular-auditions/200030260859834 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, nonprofit, theatre, comedy, performances, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 69 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: 121 E. Main St, Manchester, TN, United States, Tennessee 37355 - **lat**: 35.483 - **long**: -86.08748 - **full address**: 121 E. Main St, Manchester, TN, United States, Tennessee 37355 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DRD Christmas Spectacular - Auditions - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/db79eff8fc5be3238e88a734e1097c1b85fdaa9b8bf5e4966c7ccbf96a7d6bc8-rimg-w1200-h750-dc2f0102-gmir?v=1784368447 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is DRD Christmas Spectacular - Auditions being held? - **A:** DRD Christmas Spectacular - Auditions takes place on Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 121 E. Main St, Manchester, TN, United States, Tennessee 37355. - **Q**: Who is organizing DRD Christmas Spectacular - Auditions? - **A:** DRD Christmas Spectacular - Auditions is organized by Duck River Dance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** DRD Christmas Spectacular - Auditions is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "DRD Christmas Spectacular - Auditions", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/db79eff8fc5be3238e88a734e1097c1b85fdaa9b8bf5e4966c7ccbf96a7d6bc8-rimg-w1200-h750-dc2f0102-gmir?v=1784368447", "startDate": "2026-07-19", "endDate": "2026-07-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/manchester/drd-christmas-spectacular-auditions/200030260859834", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "121 E. 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