Schedule

ALERT – Costume fittings on Sept 26 for Violets (and possibly more). (Note: Bluebells and Tea Corps have dancers absent until 10/11 – will try for a fitting that weekend if all are present.)

ALERT – Here’s a fun one… it has come to our attention that ALL cast members should wear deodorant to rehearsals (deodorant will be required before wearing any costumes). This includes the Gingersnaps!

ALERT – Men, please go to Rococo Formal and Bridal on South Ave for tuxedo measurements by November 7. This includes Chris (for pants only), Ben, Tim, Travis, Justin, Ayden, Layne, and Michael.

Sept 18-20

Sept 25-27 (pending)

It is your responsibility to carefully check the weekly schedule (posted no later than every Wednesday). Additional rehearsals are often called as we get closer to performances. Be sure to check both studios every weekend for your specific role(s) and required costume fittings.

What to Wear to Rehearsals
  • Ladies: Standard ballet attire — leotard, pink tights covering the foot, pink ballet slippers — and bring pointe shoes, if applicable. Hair in neat ballet bun. No make-up required. Color of leotard and permission to wear extra clothing (i.e. skirts, leg warmers, etc.) will be at the discretion of your choreographer.
  • Gentlemen: Solid white or black dance shirt. Black tights. Dance belt (ages 12 and older). Black ballet slippers. Hair off face.
  • Party Scene Adults: Ladies — close-fitting top and leggings are preferred in order to better see movements, and character shoes. Gentlemen — any comfortable clothing (t-shirt and sweats are fine), plus soft-sole jazz shoes. Socks are fine until you have purchased the proper shoes.

Important: No loose or dangling jewelry should be worn for rehearsals. Please do not schedule any piercings immediately prior to performances or dye hair color between auditions and performances — dancers will need to have natural hair colors.

Missing a Rehearsal?
Please — do not just tell your choreographer in person (and in passing) — you must email both addresses so we can track attendance properly:
director@gardencityballet.org
caroline@gardencityballet.org

Please keep in mind that when one dancer is absent it negatively impacts all of the remaining dancers and choreographer. While the absent dancer may feel confident in knowing the choreography, this is only part of the larger picture. Choreography is often built on symmetry, with patterns that involve intricate spacing and exact timing. Absent dancers leave “holes” which can throw everyone else off. It is crucial to attend your rehearsals.

Theater Tech Week Schedule
Please familiarize yourselves with this beast. We encourage you to print a hard copy and highlight all of your own rehearsal times. If you have any questions or would like to review this together, page by page, let us know! Be sure to communicate any scheduling conflicts with your dance studio teachers.

2025 Theater Tech Week Schedule —  (2026 pending)

Show Order

(Subject to Change)

Act One:

Opening Scene:
Courier, Mistletoe Vendors, Ice Skaters, Carolers, Drosselmeyer, Drosselmeyer’s Assistant (Prince), and select families (TBD)

Party Scene (approx. 30 min):
Drosselmeyer, Drosselmeyer’s Assistant/Nutcracker Prince, Clara, Fritz, Mother, Father, Butler, Maid, Dolls, Governess, Grandmother, Grandfather, Guests, Friends, Girls and Boys

The Magical Battle (aka Fight Scene, approx. 10 min, plus 5 min for Transformation):
Clara, Nutcracker Prince, Rat King, Hench Mice, Lead Mice, Little Mice, General, Captains, Soldiers, Ornaments, Drosselmeyer

Snow Scene (approx. 11 min):
Clara, Nutcracker Prince, Snow King and Queen, Demi-Soloists, Snowflakes (Corps)

Act Two:

Moonflower Fairy, Angels, Clara and Prince

Welcome Garden:
Butterflies, Royal Attendants, Bluebells, Violets,
Plus:  select soloists, TBD

Variations:
Chocolate from Spain
Marzipan from Denmark (Shepherdesses, Sheep)
Tea from China
Coffee from Arabia
Mother Ginger and Gingersnaps
Trepak from Russia

Waltz of the Flowers:
Rose Queen, Demi-soloists, Flower Corps, Rosebuds

Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier

Finale: (TBD)