We are thrilled to announce our very first, full-length production of The Nutcracker, taking place on Saturday, December 5th at 1:00pm at Elizabethtown College’s Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. Please note the following important dates as well:
- Mandatory theater dress rehearsal split with other winter showcase: Thursday, December 3rd Call Time TBD
- Mandatory in-studio show run rehearsal with bows practice: Wednesday, December 2nd Call Time TBD
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT
As a reminder, there is a financial requirement to participate in the Nutcracker, however, this INCLUDES costumes, set, props, paying the choreographer and a show shirt. The fee is $75 adn will be charged on September 4, 2026.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULES
Summer Dance:
If you are able, please register for the appropriate level of Wednesday ballet technique classes and any Monday rehearsals related to your assigned role.
Mondays:
- 7/6/26:
- 6:30-7:30pm – Clara, Fritz, Aunt Drosselmeyer
- 7:30-8:30pm – Dolls (all 4)
- 8:30-9:30pm – Spanish Chocolates Trio
- 7/13/26:
- 6:30-7:30pm – Fairies (Ballet A) and Woodland Creatures with Lead Fairies and Sugar Plum Fairy
- 7:30-8:30pm – Sugar Plum Fairy Variation Soloist and Clara
- 8:30-9:30pm – Soldiers and Nutcracker
- 7/20/26:
- 6:30-7:30pm – Mice (Ballet C) and Mouse Queen
- 7:30-8:30pm – Clara, Nutcracker/Prince, Mouse Queen
- 8:30-9:30pm – Marzipan (Ballet F) with Clara
- 7/27/26:
- 6:30-7:30pm – All Polichinelle Dancers (Ballet B) and Jester
- 7:30-8:30pm – Chinese Tea Leads and Corps (Pointe A)
- 8:30-9:30pm – Dewdrop and Waltz of the Flowers (Ballet E)
Nutcracker Camp (Week preceding regular season):
- 8/31/26:
- 6:30-7:30pm – Clara with Clara’s Friends and Party Children (Ballet D)
- 7:30-8:30pm – Waltz of the Snowflakes and Snow Queen (Ballet F)
- 8:30-9:30pm – Arabian Coffee Lead and Corps (Pre-Pointe)
- 9/2/26
- 6:30-7:30pm – Second Act Opener: Fairies and Woodland Creatures (Ballet A), Lead Fairies, Sugar Plum Fairy
- 7:30-8:30pm – Second Act Leads/Welcome to the Land of Sweets: Clara, Prince, Lead Fairies, Sugar Plum Fairy, Spanish Trio, Arabian Lead, Chinese Leads, Candy Cane Lead, Marzipan Lead, Jester and 3 featured Polichinelle Dancers, Dewdrop, Flowers Demi-Soloists
- 8:30-9:30pm – Candy Canes Lead and Corps (Ballet D)
Fall Classes:
Please ensure you are registered for all ballet and/or pointe technique classes this fall as applicable to your role. Class time will be devoted to both foundational technique and rehearsing choreography in preparation for the performance.
Mandatory Saturday Rehearsals:
- 9/19/26
- 10:00am-12:00pm – Party Scene without Extras or Tiny Dancers
- 12:00-1:00pm – All Call Battle Scene
- 10/24/26
- 10:00am-12:00pm – All Call Battle Scene
- 12:00-1:00pm – Party Scene with Party Parents, Tiny Dancers, and Extras
- 11/14/26
- 10:00am-12:00pm – All Call Party Scene with Party Parents, Tiny Dancers, and Extras
- 12:00-1:00pm – Choreographed Second Act Intro and Finale
- Second Act Featured Roles Only: Clara, Aunt Drosselmeyer, Prince, Lead Fairies, Sugar Plum Fairy, Spanish Trio, Arabian Lead, Chinese Leads, Candy Cane Lead, Marzipan Lead, Jester and 3 featured Polichinelle dancers, Dewdrop, Flowers Demi-Soloists, Helen please also attend