Follow the Yellow Brick Road and help put the “community” in Chico Community Ballet.
We are seeking amazing community members to join us in The Land of Oz Ballet, thanks to Friends of CCB and Chico Performances, at Laxson Auditorium.
OPEN AUDITIONS
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
1:00–1:45 PM | Adult Actors & Dancers | Character Performers
Auntie Em, Uncle Henry, Kansas Farmhands, Emerald City Citizens, etc...
2:00–2:45 PM | 11 yrs. - Adult | Dancers, Acro, & Special Skills
Kansas Farmhands (dancing), Emerald City Citizens (dancing), Munchkins, Flying Monkeys, etc...
NOTE: We are looking for a variety of dance genre.
3:00–4:00 PM | 14 yrs. - Adult | Corps de Ballet & Soloist (en pointe)
Poppies corps de ballet, Wind Spirits, Monkeys, Emerald City Citizens & Guards, etc...
Location: Chico Creek Dance | 1144 West 1st Street | FREE Audition
Performance Dates
Friday — Sunday,
January 29th — 31st 2027
Performed at Laxson Auditorium CSU, Chico
As Chico Community Ballet celebrates its 46th season, we invite local artist on a magical journey unlike any we have undertaken before.
For the first time since the creation of A Very Chico Nutcracker a decade ago, Chico Community Ballet is bringing an entirely original full-length ballet to the stage. Inspired by the beloved world of Oz, this enchanted production will transport audiences beyond the rainbow through breathtaking storytelling, unforgettable characters, and the artistry that has defined CCB for nearly half a century.
Featuring original scenic, lighting, and costume designs, The Land of Oz will transform the Laxson Auditorium stage into a dazzling world of wonder—from Munchkinland to the Emerald City to the mysterious forest and winding yellow brick road that lies between.
Directed by CCB alumna, Vanessa Kinney, this ambitious new production celebrates the creativity, imagination, and community spirit that have made Chico Community Ballet a treasured cultural institution of Chico. Be a part of ballet history as Chico Community Ballet unveils its newest original masterpiece. Rehearsals will begin in late-August.
www.chicocommunityballet.org
For more info, please contact:
Vanessa Kinney | ccbdirectors@gmail.com