Level 2A and 2B Girls

Girls enrolled in Levels 2A and 2B, as well as boys who are invited to participate, are eligible to perform as Cherries. Cherries appear in Act II of “The San Jose Nutcracker.”

Costume Requirements:

  • Girls cast as Cherries will need to purchase a liner leotard to wear under their costume.

  • Boys cast as Cherries will wear their New Ballet uniform under their costume.

Please note: All rehearsal and performance schedules are subject to change. Families will be notified of any schedule changes by email.

In-Studio Rehearsal Schedule

Cherries (ACT II):

Tuesdays, 6:00–6:30 PM: October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27
Sundays, 2:30–3:30 PM: November 8 November 15, November 22, December 6, December 13

Theatre Rehearsal Schedule

Students may not be called for all of the Theatre Rehearsals listed below, but should ideally keep all dates and times available until individual Theatre call times are released by November 1.

All rehearsals listed below will take place at the California Theatre. Drop-off and pick-up times may shift slightly as production needs become clearer. Families will be notified of any changes.

We intend to have two groups of Cherries. Depending on registration numbers and casting needs, however, it may be necessary to have only one group, which would result in those students being called for more performances.

Students should ideally have no Theatre Rehearsal conflicts. If you list one Theatre Rehearsal conflict on your registration form, we will do our best to accommodate it. If your student has more than one Theatre Rehearsal conflict, please email school@newballet.com before registering and paying the participation fee so that we can determine whether participation is possible.

As noted in the main registration information, the special conflict policy for December 26 and 27 applies to performances on those dates. We will not limit conflicts on December 26 and 27, but families should list all conflicts on the registration form and make every effort to prioritize participation when possible.

California Theatre Rehearsals

Wednesday, December 16 — 7:30–9:15 PM
Tech Rehearsal — Group 1

Thursday, December 17 — 7:30–9:15 PM
Tech Rehearsal — Group 2

Friday, December 18 — 6:45–9:00 PM
Dress Rehearsal — Group 1

Performance Schedule

Cherries perform in all full-length performances but do not perform in the 11:00 AM performances, as those performances do not include Act II. Depending on registration numbers and casting needs, we may have multiple casts of Cherries, or some students may be cast in every full-length performance. Students should therefore ideally be available for all of the performances listed below.

If your student has up to two Performance conflicts before December 26, please list them on the registration form. If you have additional conflicts, please contact school@newballet.com before registering to determine whether they can be accommodated. As noted in the main registration information, we will not limit Performance conflicts on December 26 and 27. Please still list all conflicts on those dates on your registration form and make every effort to prioritize participation when possible.

Individual Performance Casting will be released by November 1.

Please note that the times listed below are performer drop-off and pick-up times, not the actual performance times. Additional details will be provided closer to Theatre Week.

Cherries (Act 2)
Saturday, December 19 — 1:45–4:10 PM
Saturday, December 19 — 6:45–9:10 PM
Sunday, December 20 — 1:45–4:10 PM
Tuesday, December 22 — 1:45–4:10 PM
Wednesday, December 23 — 1:45–4:10 PM
Saturday, December 26 — 1:45–4:10 PM
Saturday, December 26 — 6:45–9:10 PM
Sunday, December 27 — 1:45–4:10 PM

Register By SeptEmber 21

Nutcracker Student Registration Form

Pay The Participation Fee By September 21

Once you have registered there is a link in the form to pay the participation fee. You also may pay your Participation Fee here if you accidentally exit out of the window. The Participation Fee for Level 2A and 2B Students is $220 (this is waived for Continuing Scholarship Students or students on Financial Aid who are notified that it is waived). The Participation Fee covers the cost of rehearsal staff, backstage theater staff, and costume creation/maintenance. Performance tickets must be purchased through the Box Office.

Pay Participation Fee