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The Nutcracker 2008

Reindeer: Theater Rehearsals

Reindeer: Fri 4:00pm

Theatre Orientation: Mandatory

Sunday, Dec. 7, from 9am to 10 am at the Academy of Music. This is required for all cast members and at least one parent or guardian . The orientation is designed to provide parents and cast members with information about safety and what to expect when in the theatre. Failure to attend the orientation may result in dismissal from the cast.

Theatre Rehearsal: Academy of Music

All rehearsals are required. All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety. Rehearsals prepare your children for their performance in The Nutcracker. Attendance at all rehearsals is required. Missed rehearsals compromise not only the individual’s safety and ability to learn, but also the group performance. If you have an emergency and need to miss rehearsal you MUST notify an artistic director prior to rehearsal

Sunday, Dec. 7
10:00am—11:00pm: » Rehearsal and costume fitting

Your child does not need to return the theatre until Saturday at 12pm.

Performances: Academy of Music

All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety.

Reindeer need solid white underwear and must arrive with hair pulled back and flat on the top of the head, with no bangs.

Sign in and go to dressing rooms for make-up and costume (in that order). Friday Dec. 12, 4pm show, arrive at 3pm.

Other Information

No one will be allowed to leave the theatre wearing stage make-up.


Reindeer: Fri 7:30pm

Theatre Orientation: Mandatory

Sunday, Dec. 7, from 9am to 10 am at the Academy of Music. This is required for all cast members and at least one parent or guardian . The orientation is designed to provide parents and cast members with information about safety and what to expect when in the theatre. Failure to attend the orientation may result in dismissal from the cast.

Theatre Rehearsal: Academy of Music

All rehearsals are required. All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety. Rehearsals prepare your children for their performance in The Nutcracker. Attendance at all rehearsals is required. Missed rehearsals compromise not only the individual’s safety and ability to learn, but also the group performance. If you have an emergency and need to miss rehearsal you MUST notify an artistic director prior to rehearsal

Sunday, Dec. 7
10:00am—11:00pm: » Rehearsal and costume fitting

Your child does not need to return the theatre until Saturday at 12pm.

Performances: Academy of Music

All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety.

Reindeer need solid white underwear and must arrive with hair pulled back and flat on the top of the head, with no bangs.

Sign in and go to dressing rooms for make-up and costume (in that order). Friday Dec. 12, 7:30pm show, arrive at 6:30pm.

Other Information

No one will be allowed to leave the theatre wearing stage make-up.


Reindeer: Sat 1:00pm

Theatre Orientation: Mandatory

Sunday, Dec. 7, from 9am to 10 am at the Academy of Music. This is required for all cast members and at least one parent or guardian . The orientation is designed to provide parents and cast members with information about safety and what to expect when in the theatre. Failure to attend the orientation may result in dismissal from the cast.

Theatre Rehearsal: Academy of Music

All rehearsals are required. All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety. Rehearsals prepare your children for their performance in The Nutcracker. Attendance at all rehearsals is required. Missed rehearsals compromise not only the individual’s safety and ability to learn, but also the group performance. If you have an emergency and need to miss rehearsal you MUST notify an artistic director prior to rehearsal

Sunday, Dec. 7
10:00am—11:00pm: » Rehearsal and costume fitting

Your child does not need to return the theatre until Saturday at 12pm.

Performances: Academy of Music

All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety.

Reindeer need solid white underwear and must arrive with hair pulled back and flat on the top of the head, with no bangs.

Sign in and go to dressing rooms for make-up and costume (in that order). Saturday Dec. 13, 1pm show, arrive at 12pm.

Other Information

No one will be allowed to leave the theatre wearing stage make-up.


Reindeer: Sat 4:30pm

Theatre Orientation: Mandatory

Sunday, Dec. 7, from 9am to 10 am at the Academy of Music. This is required for all cast members and at least one parent or guardian . The orientation is designed to provide parents and cast members with information about safety and what to expect when in the theatre. Failure to attend the orientation may result in dismissal from the cast.

Theatre Rehearsal: Academy of Music

All rehearsals are required. All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety. Rehearsals prepare your children for their performance in The Nutcracker. Attendance at all rehearsals is required. Missed rehearsals compromise not only the individual’s safety and ability to learn, but also the group performance. If you have an emergency and need to miss rehearsal you MUST notify an artistic director prior to rehearsal

Sunday, Dec. 7
10:00am—11:00pm: » Rehearsal and costume fitting

Your child does not need to return the theatre until Saturday at 12pm.

Performances: Academy of Music

All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety.

Reindeer need solid white underwear and must arrive with hair pulled back and flat on the top of the head, with no bangs.

Sign in and go to dressing rooms for make-up and costume (in that order). Saturday Dec. 13, 4:30pm show, arrive at 3:30pm.

Other Information

No one will be allowed to leave the theatre wearing stage make-up.


Reindeer: Sun 1:00pm

Theatre Orientation: Mandatory

Sunday, Dec. 7, from 9am to 10 am at the Academy of Music. This is required for all cast members and at least one parent or guardian . The orientation is designed to provide parents and cast members with information about safety and what to expect when in the theatre. Failure to attend the orientation may result in dismissal from the cast.

Theatre Rehearsal: Academy of Music

All rehearsals are required. All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety. Rehearsals prepare your children for their performance in The Nutcracker. Attendance at all rehearsals is required. Missed rehearsals compromise not only the individual’s safety and ability to learn, but also the group performance. If you have an emergency and need to miss rehearsal you MUST notify an artistic director prior to rehearsal

Sunday, Dec. 7
10:00am—11:00pm: » Rehearsal and costume fitting

Sunday, Dec. 11 Full dress rehearsal FOR THIS CAST ONLY
Reindeer need solid white underwear and must arrive with hair pulled back and flat on the top of the head, with no bangs.
6:00pm » arrive at theatre
7:00 to 9:00pm » full dress rehearsal.

Performances: Academy of Music

All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety.

Reindeer need solid white underwear and must arrive with hair pulled back and flat on the top of the head, with no bangs.

Sign in and go to dressing rooms for make-up and costume (in that order). Sunday Dec. 14, 1pm show, arrive at 12pm.

Other Information

No one will be allowed to leave the theatre wearing stage make-up.


Reindeer: Sun 4:30pm

Theatre Orientation: Mandatory

Sunday, Dec. 7, from 9am to 10 am at the Academy of Music. This is required for all cast members and at least one parent or guardian . The orientation is designed to provide parents and cast members with information about safety and what to expect when in the theatre. Failure to attend the orientation may result in dismissal from the cast.

Theatre Rehearsal: Academy of Music

All rehearsals are required. All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety. Rehearsals prepare your children for their performance in The Nutcracker. Attendance at all rehearsals is required. Missed rehearsals compromise not only the individual’s safety and ability to learn, but also the group performance. If you have an emergency and need to miss rehearsal you MUST notify an artistic director prior to rehearsal

Sunday, Dec. 7
10:00am—11:00pm: » Rehearsal and costume fitting

Your child does not need to return the theatre until Sunday at 3:30pm.

Performances: Academy of Music

All cast members use “stage door” (South Street entrance). Dancers under the age of 14 will only be allowed to leave the theatre when signed out by a parent or guardian, and IDs will be checked to ensure dancers’ safety.

Reindeer need solid white underwear and must arrive with hair pulled back and flat on the top of the head, with no bangs.

Sign in and go to dressing rooms for make-up and costume (in that order). Sunday Dec. 13, 4:30pm show, arrive at 3:30pm.

Other Information

No one will be allowed to leave the theatre wearing stage make-up.


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