“The San Jose Nutcracker” - 2024
Congratulations on being Cast in an Advanced role!

Please check the casting grid linked below to find your casting. Schedules for each scene are detailed below.
All advanced role dancers should attend every in-theatre rehearsal to watch even if not scheduled to dance, unless they have opted for minimal casting.

Please note: all casting schedules are subject to change. Families will be notified of these changes via email.

In-Studio Rehearsal Schedule

Party Scene (ACT 1) - includes Party Scene Characters, Clara and Fritz
Saturdays:  3:00-4:15; October 5 - December 7 (no rehearsal November 30, ABC IDC students excused November 2 if needed, Competition Group Dancers in Mua Non and In Studio 1 excused October 5)
Sundays: 12:00-2:15; November 10, 17, 24, December 8 (includes warm up)

Battle (ACT 2) - includes Clara, The Nutcracker, Mousima, Toy Soldiers
Saturdays:  1:45-2:45; October 5th - December 7 (no rehearsal November 30, ABC IDC students excused November 2 if needed, Competition Group Dancers in Mua Non and In Studio 1 excused October 5)
Sundays: 12:00-2:15; November 10th, 17, 24, December 8 (includes warm up)

Flowers/Flower Understudies, Snow Snow/Understudies
Tuesdays:  6:00-7:00; September 24  - December 3 (no rehearsal November 26)
Saturdays: 12:30-1:30; October 12 - December 7 (no rehearsal November 30, ABC IDC students excused November 2 if needed)
Sundays: 12:00-3:30; November 10, 17, 24, December 8 (includes warm up)

Clara, Nutcracker, Woodland Guardians other Soloist Roles as Cast
Saturdays: 12:00-4:15; October 19 - December 7 (no rehearsal November 30, ABC IDC students excused November 2 if needed)
Sundays:  12:00-3:30; November 10, 17, 24, December 8th (includes warm up)

Additional rehearsals
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1:00-3:30 - Company Dancers only to warm up for Santana Row or to do their own class/review

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 4:30-7:00 Company Dancers (optional for those who danced at Santana Row), warm up 4:30-5:30, studios open for individual rehearsal/review 5:30-7:00

ALL ADVANCED ROLES - Thursday Dec. 19 rehearsal at the studio - warm up 4:30-5:15, rehearsal 5:30-7:30 (School students may be excuesd if needed)

Theatre Rehearsal Schedule - Mandatory ATTENDANCE

Level 5 and 6 students will be cast to participate in the following rehearsals. Snow, Flowers, Principal and Soloist roles will be called to all theater rehearsals, whether or not they are cast to be onstage, to watch rehearsal and be on site in case of emergency replacements, unless you have opted for Minimal Casting, in which case they will only be called to the theatre on days when they are cast to be on stage.. Final Theater Rehearsal dates for when each student will be onstage will be released by November 1st with performance casting. More details will be sent closer to theater week. 

Tech rehearsal: Wednesday, December 11th, 4:00-9:30pm (may arrive after or during warmup 4:30-5:00, if school schedule dictates.) Those case as Toy Soldiers and Flower Understudies (not cast to perform Flowers) arrive at 5:00.
Tech rehearsal: Thursday, December 12th, 4:00-9:30pm (may arrive after or during warmup 4:30-5:00, if school schedule dictates.) Those cast as Toy Soldiers and Flower Understudies (not cast to perform Flowers) arrive at 5:00.
Dress rehearsal: Friday, December 13th, 4:30-9:15pm Those cast as Toy Soldiers and Flower Understudies (not cast to perform Flowers arrive at 6:15)

Performance Schedule: MANDATORY AVAILABILITY

See casting grid for individual casting. Please note that the times listed below are performer estimated drop off and pick up times, not the actual show times. (Understudies must be available for all performances in case called and are welcome to attend.) If you opted for minimal casting you only are called to the theatre on the days you are cast to perform.

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

Saturday, December 14th: 12:15-4:00 pm (Toy Soldiers arrive at 1:15)
Saturday, December 14th: 5:15-9:00 pm (Toy Soldiers arrive at 6:15)
Sunday, December 15th: 9:15am-12:00pm (Toy Soldiers arrive at 10:15am)
Sunday, December 15th: 12:15-4:00 pm (Toy Soldiers arrive at 1:15)
Friday, December 20th: 5:15-9:00 pm (Toy Soldiers arrive at 6:15)
Saturday, December 21st: 12:15-4:00 pm (Toy Soldiers arrive at 1:15)
Saturday, December 21st: 5:15-9:00 pm (Toy Soldiers arrive at 6:15)
Sunday, December 22nd: 9:15-12:00pm (Toy Soldiers arrive at 10:15am)
Sunday, December 22nd: 12:15-4:00 pm (Toy Soldiers arrive at 1:15)
Monday, December 23rd: 12:15-4:00 pm (Toy Soldiers aarrive at 1:15)

Attire, Hair and Makeup

All dancers must shower before coming to the theatre and wear deodarant into the theater. If your costume is malodorous please report it to Deborah Lund.

Dancers in Toy Soldiers, Party Scene, Snow, Flowers, Soloist and Principal Roles:
Attire: Arrive in ballet uniform or liner leotard, flesh colored tights, flesh colored pointe shoes. Bring character shoes if required for your role.
Make-up: Stage makeup
Hair: Ladies should arrive with hair in low bun with a middle part, except for Clara and Sugarplum Fairy who should consult with Ms. Rawson. There should be no visible body hair outside of costume line.

Gentlemen in Party Scene, Woodland Guardians, Male Soloist and Principal Roles:
Attire: Arrive in ballet uniform, grey top, long black ballet tights, black cumberbund, black ballet shoes. Bring white or flesh colored shoes if needed for your role.
Make-up: Stage makeup
Hair: Hair neatly combed

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