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Coming in 2026 - Wednesday Addams - The Ballet - Second Round of Auditions by video
Join this ensemble of oddball kids as they dance their way to solving a mystery and making the world a little more quirky, kooky and spooky!
For Wednesday Addams, dancers will audition by video. The deadline to submit your audition video has been extended to midnight January 10, 2026. Roles will be announced shortly thereafter. Rehearsals for dancers cast in Round 1 of auditions start during the mandatory winter break intensive December 28-30.
The performance will be held on March 28, 2026. at Madison Street Theater, Oak Park, IL. Dress rehearsal is March 25, 2026 at MST.
How to Join the Youth Dance Theater of Greater Chicago
A Performance Company for Kids
Join a cast of motivated young artists and be part of something special! YDTGC showcases children ages 8 and up in many different dance styles. The 2025-26 season includes two full-length storybook ballets: An [Urban] Christmas Carol and Wednesday Addams - The Ballet.
Who Can Audition
Dancers ages 8 years and older male and female audition for the show. Dancers need not be registered students of Baila Conmigo/Dance With Me to audition or be part of the show. However, it is highly recommended that company members take technique classes somewhere.
Everyone who auditions will be accepted into the company. We will give every dancer the opportunity to perform, regardless of ability level and will place them in age and skill appropriate roles.
How Do I Sign Up for Auditions?
You sign up for video auditions by completing a registration form, AND paying the $25 audition fee. Then, send in your audition video by midnight, January 10, 2026.
We still have fun roles remaining in Round 2! Check them out here: Roles
Are there other fees involved besides the audition fee?
Yes, there is a $250 production fee per cast member. This covers all choreography and instructor fees for 80+ hours of rehearsal, venue rental, tech staff, a dancer t-shirt, a professional headshot for the printed program, and access to the show video. Families must pay the fee in full upon acceptance of the casting assignment.
As a nonprofit, YDTGC is committed to making high-quality dance experiences accessible, but we must also remain financially sustainable amid declining arts funding. The production fee helps cover the real costs of producing a professional-level show.
Given the extensive rehearsal and creative work involved, this opportunity offers significant value—often exceeding the equivalent cost of weekly dance classes.
Community Involvement
Parents have the opportunity to volunteer the entire season to support the dance company and our dance community. More information on volunteer opportunities will be available closer to showtime.
Donate to Youth Dance Theater of Greater Chicago
The Youth Dance Theater of Greater Chicago, Inc. is an Illinois nonprofit organization. As a nonprofit performing arts company, your donation will help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of young dancers.