The Tyler Junior College Academy of Dance’s 28th presentation of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, “The Nutcracker,” is fast approaching.

Auditions are being held this Saturday in the TJC dance studio (Room 125) in the Ornelas Health and Physical Education Center, located at the corner of Apache Pass and Palmer Avenue on the college’s main campus.

Those auditioning are asked to arrive 30 minutes before their audition time to fill out paperwork and get measurements for costumes.

 A longtime family tradition for many in the community, TJC’s annual “Nutcracker” is a large-scale production with more than 100 roles to fill. Spots are available for performers ages 6 through adult and performers must be able to rehearse every Saturday and perform in every show.

Audition times are 10-10:45 a.m. for ages 6-8, 11 a.m.-noon for ages 9-12, 12-2 p.m. for ages 12+ and 2:30-3 p.m. for adults, teens or actors interested in the party scene.

All performances will be in Wise Auditorium on the TJC main campus. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4.

 For more information, contact Carolyn Hanna, TJC Academy of Dance director, at 903-510-2483 or by email at chan3@tjc.edu.