“The San Jose Nutcracker” - 2024
Congratulations Being Cast as a cherry!

Cherries appear in the second act and do not appear in 11:00am performances.

All casting subject to change.

Cherries Group 2
Kylie Sharma
Lola Garduno
Riley Sharma
Colette Overton
Mila General
Caroline Fang
Ivyjoy Campbell
Faith Robinson
Julia Garduno
Christella Alcantara

Cherries Group 1
Taylor Nicholson
Zana Mazboudi
Charlotte Lie
Anya Muthu
Aya Abdul Mateen
Sophia Sun
Shiyuan Wang
Andrea Gutierrez
Vivienne Plangsiri
Anelie Thomson


In-Studio Rehearsal Schedule

Cherries (ACT 2):
Wednesdays:  7:30-8:00pm; October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 6
Sundays:  2:30-3:30;   November 10th, November 17th, November 24, December 8


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.

Cherries (ACT 2):
Tech rehearsal:
Wednesday, December 11th, 7:30-9:15pm Group 1
Tech rehearsal: Thursday, December 12th, 7:30-9:15pm Group 2
Dress rehearsal: Friday, December 13th, 6:45-9:00pm Group 1


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.

Cherries (Act 2)
Saturday, December 14th: 1:45-4:00 pm Group 2
Saturday, December 14th: 6:45-9:00 pm Group 1
Sunday, December 15th: 1:45-4:00 pm Group 2 (No Mila General, with Aya Abdul Mateen)
Friday, December 20th: 6:45-9:00 pm Group 1
Saturday, December 21st: 1:45-4:00 pm Group 2
Saturday, December 21st: 6:45-9:00 pm Group 1
Sunday, December 22nd: 1:45-4:00 pm Group 2
Monday, December 23rd: 1:45-4:00pm Group 1 (No Zana Mazboudi with Lola Garduno)

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**