“The San Jose Nutcracker” - 2025
Congratulations on Being cast as a cherry!

Cherries appear in the second act and do not appear in the 11:00am performance. Cherries will need to purchase a flesh toned liner leotard to wear under their costume. All casting subject to change

Cherries

Group 1

Madison Chou
Coral Nguyen
Vivienne Plangsiri
Fiona McGee
Roman Stelling
Andrea Gutierrez
Julia Garduno
Mary-Grace Nuniz
Faith Robinson

Group 2

Riley Juliet Catura
Abril Rodriguez
Riley Sharma/Sofia Ochoa
Alice Chen
Tesla Vulovic
Maisie Willis
Aya Abdul Mateen
Fridada Andrade Galvan
Sabella Schindler

All casting subject to change.

In-Studio Rehearsal Schedule

Cherries (ACT 2):
Tuesdays:  6:00-6:30pm; October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28
Sundays:  2:30-3:30;   November 2nd, November 16th, November 23rd, December 7th

Theatre Rehearsal Schedule - Mandatory Availability

Cherries are called to Theater Rehearsals at the times listed below. Students MUST BE AVAILABLE for all the rehearsals listed below. Please arrive on time but do not arrive earlier than the listed times. If students are late or will be absent for any reason, please text 310-237-8790 with student name and role.

BE SURE TO READ THE IMPORTANT THEATRE INFORMATION LINKED BELOW FOR SUGGESTIONS FOR PARKING, PICK UP AND DROP OFF. You may not double park at the stage door.

Cherries (ACT 2):
Tech rehearsal: Wednesday, December 10th, 7:30-9:15pm Group 2 - no Abril Rodriguez
Tech rehearsal: Thursday, December 11th, 7:30-9:15pm - Group 1
Dress rehearsal: Friday, December 12th, 6:45-9:00pm - Group 2

Performance Schedule: MANDATORY AVAILABILITY

Students MUST BE AVAILABLE for all the performances listed below. Please note that the times listed below are performer drop off and pick up times, not the actual show times.  

Please arrive on time but do not arrive earlier than the listed times. If students are late or will be absent for any reason, please text 310-237-8790 with student name and role.

PLEASE NOTE, pick up times are five to ten minutes after shows end. There are circumstances that we cannot control that affect how long a live performance may last, so these times are estimates, and performances sometimes run late. PARKING MAY BE A CHALLENGE during the holidays. Please arrive early to find parking as you may not double park by the stage door. The website parksj.org is a great resource and will direct you to open parking places. Read the Important Theatre Information linked below for more info.

Cherries (Act 2)
Saturday, December 13th: 1:45-4:10 pm - Group 1
Saturday, December 13th: 6:45-9:10 pm - Group 2 With Riley Sharma, no Sofia Ochoa
Sunday, December 14th: 1:45-4:10 pm - Group 1
Saturday, December 20th: 1:45-4:10 pm - Group 2 No Riley Sharma, with Sofia Ochoa
Saturday, December 20th: 6:45-9:10 pm - Group 1
Sunday, December 21st: 1:45-4:10 pm - Group 2 With Riley Sharma, no Sofia Ochoa
Monday, December 22nd: 1:45-4:10pm - Group 1 No Tesla Vulovic, with Roman Stelling
Tuesday, December 23rd: 1:45-4:10pm - Group 2 - No Frida Andrade, with Coral Nguyen; No Riley Sharma, with Sofia Ochoa

Attire, Hair, and Makeup

Students should arrive at ALL theatre rehearsals and performances with their hair and make-up done. All rehearsals and performances will be in costume.

Cherries:
Attire: Arrive in pink tights and a flesh colored liner leotard, bring pink ballet slippers.
Hair: Hair should be in a high bun with no part
Make-up: Base powder on forehead. Mascara, red blush, red lipstick

** General Note: No Nail Polish, Jewelry, Glittery Makeup or Hair Accessories**