“The San Jose Nutcracker!” - 2025

Mice appear in Act 1 of all performances as cast.
Congratulations on being cast as a mouse!

ALL CASTING SUBJECT TO CHANGE

In-Studio Rehearsal Schedule

Saturdays, 1:45-2:45pm; October 4th - December 6th (no rehearsal October 25 and November 29th)

Theatre Rehearsal Schedule - Mandatory Availability

Students may or may not be called for all of the times listed, but must keep ALL of these dates available unless you turned in a conflict with your registration. All rehearsals listed below will be at the California Theatre.

Tech/Dress rehearsal: Wednesday, December 10th, 5:00-7:15pm (Group 1)
Tech/Dress rehearsal: Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7:30pm (Group 2 with both Adeline Borger and Emma Garduno)
Dress rehearsal: Friday, December 12th, 6:15-8:20 pm (Group 1)

Performance Schedule: MANDATORY AVAILABILITY

Mice and Lead Mice are in the following performances. We plan to have two casts, so students likely will not be called to every performance listed below, but students MUST BE AVAILABLE for all the performances listed below unless you turned in a conflict with your registration form.

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 time. If students are late or absent for any reason, please text 310-237-8790 with student name and role.

Saturday, December 13th: 1:15-3:00 pm (Group 1)
Saturday, December 13th: 6:15-8:00 pm (Group 2 with Adeline Borger no Emma Garduno)
Sunday, December 14th: 10:15 am-12:00 pm (Group 1 no Halina D’Alo)
Sunday, December 14th: 1:15-3:00 pm (Group 2 With Adeline Borger no Emma Garduno)
Saturday, December 20th: 1:15-3:00 pm (Group 2 with Emma Garduno, no Adeline Borger)
Saturday, December 20th: 6:15-8:00 pm (Group 1)
Sunday, December 21st: 10:15 am-12:00 pm (Group 2 with Emma Garduno no Adeline Borger)
Sunday, December 21st: 1:15-3:00 pm (Group 1)
Monday, December 22nd: 10-15 am-12:00pm (Group 1)
Monday, December 22nd: 1:15-3:00 pm (Group 2 with Emma Garduno no Adeline Borger)
Tuesday, December 23rd: 1:50-3:00 pm (Group 1 no Ruby Lareau)

NOTE: 3:00 PM and 8:00PM pick up times are at intermission. If you have tickets to one of these shows and would like your student performer to join you in the audience for the second half, they must also have a ticket. You may exit via the Market St. door to pick up your student and escort them back through that same door to have your tickets scanned and return to your seats.

Attire, Hair and Makeup

Students should arrive at ALL theatre rehearsals and performances with their hair done dressed as specified. All rehearsals and performances will be in costume.

Mice
Attire: Arrive in pink tights and ballet slippers with leotard provided to all mice.
Makeup: No makeup.
Hair: Medium-High bun with no part.

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