“The San Jose Nutcracker” - 2026
Congratulations on Receiving preliminary casting 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. Please note, the groups below should be considered drafts, however please let us know if you notice any conflicts with your stated availability.

Cherries

Group 1
Sabella Grace Schindler
Fiona McGee
Eliana Moreno
Naomi Gafni
Nana Ku
Kaylee Zuniga
Mawuena Zigah
Qiuxiao Song (No Dec 17, 19, 23, 26, 27)
Frida Andrade (No Dec 23, 26, 27)

Group 2
Roman Stelling
Constance Schwartz (No Dec 26)
Riley Juliet Catura (No Dec 26)
Tesla Vulovic (No Dec 26 and 27)
Halina D'Alo (No Dec 16?, 26, 27)
Paloma Maria Layton (No Dec 26)
Madison Chou (No Dec 23, 26, 27)

All casting subject to change.

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, December 6, December 13
Sundays, 12:30-1:30: November 15, November 22

Up to three in-studio rehearsal conflicts can be accomodated.

Theatre Rehearsal Schedule - Mandatory Availability

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. The groups listed above should be considered drafts, but please let us know if you see any conflicts with your stated availability.

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.

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: MANDATORY AVAILABILITY

Please remember that the groups listed above are considered, drafts, however please let us know if you see any conflicts with your stated availability. Final performance dates for each student will be released November 1st. Please note that the times listed below are performer drop off and pick up times, not the actual show times. More details will be sent closer to theater week. 

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.

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 - Group 1
Saturday, December 19 — 6:45–9:10 PM - Group 2
Sunday, December 20 — 1:45–4:10 PM - Group 1
Tuesday, December 22 — 1:45–4:10 PM - Group 2
Wednesday, December 23 — 1:45–4:10 PM - Group 1 (No Qiuxiao Song, No Frida Andrade)
Saturday, December 26 — 1:45–4:10 PM - Group 1
Saturday, December 26 — 6:45–9:10 PM - Group 1
Sunday, December 27 — 1:45–4:10 PM- Group 1