CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Joffrey Ballet will hold open auditions for the children's cast of "The Nutcracker" next month.

"This annual audition is for all young dancers, from any studio or school, interested in auditioning for Christopher Wheeldon's 'The Nutcracker,' whether they have participated in the Joffrey's'Nutcracker'in the past or not," the ballet company said Monday.

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Audition times based on dancer criteria

5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 : Audition for dancers of all genders age 8 or older on audition day, maximum height 4'7" (no minimum height)

Dancers may be asked to return to audition from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7.

10:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 : Auditions for male-identifying dancers ages 10 - 18 on a

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