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The Nutcracker, 2024

Please use this page to find out everything you need to know about being a part of The Nutcracker. I will add to it as we have more information. This year's production looks a little different from past productions, so please make sure you read all the info!

Documents

Important documents like the cast list and rehearsal schedule will be posted here and able to be downloaded. I am also including the audition form here.

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Information about Run through, Dress rehearsals, and performances

Nutcracker

 

November 23: RUN THROUGH CAST B ONLY

 

9:00am-11:00am- Act 2 run through:

 

  1. Candy Scene (Includes Plums, Peppermints, Candycanes, Mint Juleps, Nutcracker, Clara, Sugarplum, Cavalier) (Little Peppermints may leave as soon as they are done, unless they want to stay and watch.)

  2. Grand Pas de deux- Sugarplum and Cavalier

  3. Divertissements (Includes Spanish, Arabian, Chinese, Marzipan, Russian. Gingerbread Girls, English, African, Italian, French, German, Irish

 

11:00-12:30- Waltz of the Flowers run through

 

Includes Flowers, Blossoms, Buds, Clara, Dew Drop

 

1:00-2:00- Snow Scene run through

 

Includes Snowflakes, Starry Night, Snow Queen, Clara, Nutcracker

 

2:00-2:45- Battle Scene Run-through

 

Includes Nutcracker, Clara, Rat King, Mice, Soldiers, Big sister mice

 

3:00-4:00- Party Scene run-through


 

Dress Rehearsals: Dress rehearsals are mandatory. It helps the students feel more prepared for their big day. Exception: please do not come if your child is contagiously sick. Text me at 509-832-2936 to let me know you will be missing.

 

Monday, December 2 at Prosser High School

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6-8:30- Cast A (Everyone arrive a little before 6. We may or may not use costumes, so come in dancewear, ready to go). We will run Battle Scene and Candy scene first so the littlest ones can be done. We will then resume with Party, Snow, and the rest of Act 2. 

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Wednesday, December 4 at Prosser High School

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6-8:30- Cast B

 

What to bring to dress rehearsal:

 

*Leotard, tights, shoes. Nude leo in case we have some costumes.

*YOURSELF on time. We cannot wait for late arrivals.

 

We will be waiting in the auditorium during dress rehearsals. Please respect the school rules by not bringing food or drinks there. If you have a long night and need to have something, you must take it out to the commons area to eat it. This will be strictly enforced, as we want to be allowed to continue using this facility.


 

Performance:

 

Drop off / Pick up protocol:

 

All students will be checked into the green room (band room) upon arrival. This is where we wait for our turn. Do not drop off anyone more than 30 minutes before curtain. Send them already dressed in their nude leo and tights, so that they can easily get dressed in their first costume of the night.

 

The Nutcracker runs about an hour and 45 minutes, including intermission.


 

Green Room Policies:

 

-No parents or non-volunteers allowed backstage UNLESS we call you to come help.

 

-Dancers may not be picked up early, unless there’s an emergency. The show is short, and for everyone’s safety, we need all of the kids to remain with us.

 

-If your child is anxious or gets upset and we need your assistance, we will absolutely call you! We don’t let babies cry endlessly or send them onstage crying. Our goal is for them to have a great time, and while we can usually ensure that between us, if we need Mama, we call Mama!

 

-Students should not be dropped off more than 30 minutes before the show starts. With the littlest ones, it’s better to wait until the last minute. You could come early enough to find your seats, peek in the green room and check in, then maybe hold them and play with them until we’re almost to start time. That way they don’t have too much time to worry.

 

What you can send with your child:

 

-Books or games to pass the time.

-A water bottle that SEALS (NO Stanley cups or similar strawed cups please!)

-Please label everything you send. SHOES should have names, bags should have names, costumes that are not always on their bodies should have names.

-a clean, non-sugary snack for themselves if necessary.

 

What you should not send with your child:

-Valuables. We are not responsible for lost or damaged items.

-Glitter. Glitter is banned. The school does not want us to use it. Some costumes shed glitter, so we can’t always stop it, but sprinkled or spray glitter is absolutely not allowed.


 

Note on tights:

-Tights are pink

 

Hair: 

 

In a bun. Parted or slicked back is fine. High bun is usually preferred. Party girls should have hair half up and curled.

 

Makeup: parents’ discretion


 

Cast A performs Thursday at 7 and Saturday at 10am

Cast B performs Friday at 7 and Saturday at 2pm

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Dress Rehearsal Schedule

**Barring contagious illness, dress rehearsals are MANDATORY. Please make plans to be there.

 

Monday, December 2 at Prosser High School

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4:30-5:00- Jingle All the Way: Twinkle Stars performing in the Friday Show

5:00-5:45- Jingle All the Way Tumbling classes and Adult Classes

6:00-8:30- Nutcracker cast A (Everyone arrive a little before 6. We may or may not use costumes, so come in dancewear, ready to go). We will run Battle Scene and Candy scene first so the littlest ones can be done. We will then resume with Party, Snow, and the rest of Act 2. 

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Wednesday, December 4 at Prosser High School

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4:30-5:00- Jingle All the Way: Twinkle Stars performing in the Saturday Show

5:00-5:45- Jingle All the Way: Tap and Jazz

6:00-8:30- Nutcracker cast B (Everyone arrive a little before 6. We may or may not use costumes, so come in dancewear, ready to go). We will run Battle Scene and Candy scene first so the littlest ones can be done. We will then resume with Party, Snow, and the rest of Act 2. 

Important Links and Dates

October 20: Deadline to sign up as a volunteer. Signup Link

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October 21: Tickets go on sale. Remember to use your coupon code for your designated tickets.

Tickets for Nutcracker

Tickets for Jingle All the Way

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November 15: Picture Day! You receive a basic package for each student. Additional photos / packages may be purchased. Sign up for your time slot here: Picture Day signup

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November 17: Deadline to order a handmade pointe shoe gift for your dancer! Order Form.

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November 25: Deadline to order a bouquet of roses for your dancer. Order Form

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December 3: Nutcracker Tea Party! Special fundraiser event. Tell your friends! Tickets Available Now

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Fees

Performance fees for both our Christmas and June shows are paid in advance at the beginning of the school year. They are charged in 4 installments in August, September, October, and November. These fees apply to all performing classes and allow students to participate in either or both the Christmas Showcase and The Nutcracker, and either or both the June showcase and Sleeping Beauty.  AGAIN: the fees listed below are for ALL of the shows, not each of the shows. One student, one fee = all the shows they are eligible for.

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1 weekly class (Ballet 4-6 count as 1): Total fees: $308 ($77 installment)

2 weekly classes (Ballet 7 counts as 2): Total fees: $428 ($107 installment)

3 weekly classes: Total fees: $508 ($127 installment)

4 weekly classes: Total fees: $558 ($139.50 installment)

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*These fees apply to each student, up to 2 students from the same family. Additional students in the same immediate family do not pay fees, but receive the same benefits.

What's Included

  1. *NEW THIS YEAR* 2 tickets to the performance (given as a coupon code, must still be reserved)

  2. Costume to keep for each class (except for The Nutcracker, which is costume rental)

  3. Participation and all rehearsals (in class and extra, if needed)

  4. Digital videos of all performances

  5. Basic photo package (2 5x7s of a single pose)

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*If a student is in both the Christmas showcase and The Nutcracker, they receive an additional 2 tickets.

Important Note

Please make sure you understand the schedule before committing to be a part of this show. We had a surprising number of people opt out of the recital last year, AFTER paying fees, receiving costumes, and learning the dance. This can be very difficult for the teacher and other students in the group, as things often need to be rearranged.

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In The Nutcracker, it's even more difficult, because each dance is created for a specific number of dancers. If someone drops out a few weeks before the show, we do not have time to replace them and it creates a ripple effect for other students. I understand this can't always be avoided, but if it can, please do. 

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