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Nutcracker In-Studio Run Through, Dress Rehearsal, & Performance Schedules

Here are the dates, times, locations and cast details for our in-studio run throughs (at our Main Studio location), dress rehearsals (at Owens Community College’s Center for the Performing Arts), and performance schedules (also at OCC’s Center for the Performing Arts):

Sunday, November 28
At PDA’s MAIN STUDIO LOCATION
1:00-4:00pm Sugar Cast In-studio run-through (We will rehearse First Act from 1:00-2:30 and Second Act from 2:30-4:00)

Monday, November 29
At PDA’s MAIN STUDIO LOCATION
5:00-8:00pm Plum Cast In-studio run-through (We will rehearse First Act from 5:00-6:30 and Second Act from 6:30-8:00)

Tuesday, November 30
AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Sugar Cast Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9:00 (Full hair, make-up, and costumes)
Arrive between 4:30-5:00
Dress rehearsal begins promptly at 5:30. Be ready to go!
First Act will rehearse from 5:30-7:00. We will run the finale from 7:00-7:30. Second Act will rehearse from 7:30-9:00

Wednesday, December 1
AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Plum Cast Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9:00 (Full hair, make-up, and costumes)
Arrive between 4:30-5:00
Dress rehearsal begins promptly at 5:30. Be ready to go!
First Act will rehearse from 5:30-7:00. We will run the finale from 7:00-7:30. Second Act will rehearse from 7:30-9:00

Thursday, December 2
AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Sugar Cast Performance!
Call time is 5:00. (arrival time)
Show begins at 6:00 p.m.

Friday, December 3
AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Plum Cast Performance!
Call time is 5:00.
Show begins at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 4
AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Sugar Cast Performance!
Call time is 12:00.
Show begins at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 4
AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
PDA's 2021 Winter Showcase (Act 2 and Encore dancers)
Call time is 3:00pm (time to arrive w/hair, makeup, and costumes on)
Show begins at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 4
AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Plum Cast Performance!
Call time is 5:00.
Show begins at 6:00 p.m.

The Nutcracker Costumes, Performance Hair, Shoe & Tights

All costumes for The Nutcracker are rentals with the exception of very few! Please treat them gently!

Due to their fragility or inability to be replaced, the following costumes will be transported to OCC for you:

Jammie Dancers
Mice
Marzipan Sheep (YAY!! WE HAVE BLACK BALLET SLIPPERS FOR THEM TO BORROW!)
Angels

These dancers should arrive at OCC for dress rehearsals and performances with their hair and makeup done, tights on and wearing street clothes.

EVERYONE, Please DO NOT FORGET DANCE SHOES! (a common mistake!)

Corps Dancers - Per instructions previously given
Jammie Dancers - Pig tails (one on each side of the head--above the ears); pink ballet slippers and pink tights
Party Dancers - Low parted bun; pink ballet slippers and pink tights
Mice - Low parted bun; pink ballet slippers and pink tights
Soldiers - High parted bun (yes, a high bun to accomodate the soldier hat), black jazz shoes and tights
Angels - Low parted bun; pink ballet slippers and pink tights
Hot Chocolate (tap) - Low parted bun; black taps and black tights
English Rose - Low parted bun; pink ballet slippers and pink tights
Sheep - Pig tails (one on each side of the head--above the ears); black ballet slippers (provided on loan from the studio) and pink tights
Tea - Low parted bun; black taps and tan tights
English Toffee - Low parted bun; black taps and tan tights
Gingersnaps - Low parted bun; tan jazz shoes and tan tights
Russian Dancers - Low parted bun; black ballet slippers or black jazz shoes and tan tights

Need Tights? You can purchase tights at the studio for $10.68 (includes tax).

In-Studio Run Throughs 11/28-11/29/21

Sunday, November 28
At PDA’s MAIN STUDIO LOCATION
1:00-4:00pm Sugar Cast In-studio run-through

We will rehearse First Act from 1:00-2:30 and Second Act from 2:30-4:00

Mice, Soldiers and Angels will be fitted for their costumes

If your dancer is ONLY in the First Act, they will be dismissed at 2:30

If your dancer is ONLY in the Second Act, they will need to arrive at 2:30

Corps members who have not received all of their costume need to remain until approximately 5:00

Monday, November 29
At PDA’s MAIN STUDIO LOCATION
5:00-8:00pm Plum Cast In-studio run-through

We will rehearse First Act from 5:00-6:30 and Second Act from 6:30-8:00

Mice, Soldiers and Angels will be fitted for their costumes

If your dancer is ONLY in the First Act, they will be dismissed at 6:30

If your dancer is ONLY in the Second Act, they will need to arrive at 6:30

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1.) Our In-Studio Run Throughs will be at the MAIN STUDIO LOCATION! Please have your dancer arrive on time. They should be dressed in dance attire (leotard & tights, leotard & leggings, etc). PLEASE DON’T FORGET THEIR DANCE FOOTWEAR (ballet slippers, tap shoes, etc.). Let’s practice our hair!

2.) No food or drinks other than WATER should be consumed during our in-studio run throughs. (Actually at all times!)

3.) CLEARLY LABEL ALL OF YOUR DANCER’S BELONGINGS (leotards, shoes, coats, jackets, water bottles...EVERYTHING!). PDA is not responsible for lost or missing items.

4.) Dancers are dismissed and should be picked up after their rehearsals are complete. If your dancer is ONLY in Act I (Jammie Dancers, Party Dancers, Mice, or Soldiers) and nothing else then they can be picked up on Sunday, 11/28 (Sugar Cast) at 2:30pm, and on Monday, 11/29 (Plum Cast) at 6:30pm. (IMPORTANT—This is NOT referring to Setting the Stage Act 1 dancers!)

5.) If your dancers is ONLY in Act II (Angels, English Roses, Marzipan Sheep, Tea, English Toffee, Gingersnaps, and Russian Dancers) they should arrive and depart at the following times: 11/28 (Sugar Cast) 2:30 arrival & 4:00pm dismissal; 11/29 (Plum Cast) 6:30 arrival & 8:00pm dismissal. (IMPORTANT—This is NOT referring to Setting the Stage Act 2 dancers!)

6.) Corps de Ballet dancers will need to be present for both Act 1 and Act II in-studio run throughs.

7.) Please be patient if we go a little over...there are a LOT of moving parts!

8.) When your child leaves, please LOOK to make sure that they have ALL of their belongings (especially their DANCE SHOES and ONLY THEIR DANCE SHOES!). Also, please check the studio's "Lost & Found" for missing treasures!

9.) Masks will be required for all dancers, staff and guests entering the studio during our run throughs. Thank you for your cooperation!

Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal Guide for 11/30/21 & 12/1/21

CLEARLY LABEL ALL OF YOUR DANCER’S BELONGINGS (leotards, shoes, coats, jackets, water bottles...EVERYTHING!). PDA is not responsible for lost or missing items.

Tuesday, November 30

AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Sugar Cast Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9:00

(This is a closed Dress Rehearsal)

Full hair, make-up, and costumes

Arrive between 4:30-5:00

Dress rehearsal begins (also known as "call time") promptly at 5:30. Be ready to go!

First Act will rehearse from 5:30-7:00

We will run the finale from 7:00-7:30 (full cast should be present)

Second Act will rehearse from 7:30-9:00

Wednesday, December 1

AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Plum Cast Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9:00

(This is a closed Dress Rehearsal)

Full hair, make-up, and costumes

Arrive between 4:30-5:00

Dress rehearsal begins (also known as "call time") promptly at 5:30. Be ready to go!

First Act will rehearse from 5:30-7:00.

We will run the finale from 7:00-7:30 (full casts should be present!)

Second Act will rehearse from 7:30-9:00

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

4:30-5:00 Arrival time. Hair and make-up should show ready! Warm-up! Either arrive in or quickly get into your first costume.

5:30 Call time (start time for rehearsal) for all dancers in the First Act (First Scene, Battle, Snow Scene). We will first walk through spacing then run First Act.

7:00-7:30 Entire cast should be present to rehearse Finale.

Dancers only appearing in the First Act are dismissed following Finale run at 7:30

7:30 Call time for all dancers in the Second Act. We will first walk through spacing then run Second Act.

Dancers dismissed immediately following their last dance in the dress rehearsal: Angels, Hot Chocolate, Tea, Sheep, Toffee,

English Rose, Trepak, Gingersnaps

We will NOT run Finale again after the second run-through of Second Act.

*Drivers, Owen's Community College's Center for the Fine & Performing Arts is located at:

7270 Biniker Rd

Perrysburg, OH 43551

*Please, arrive 30 minutes prior to your call time—parking is plentiful!

*Dancers should be in full stage make-up and hair.

*Locate your dressing room.

*Change into your costume (if you are in more than one number, change into your FIRST costume).

*If you have fast changes, set your costume(s).

*Be ready to get crackin’ at your designated call time!

Things to bring:

Costume(s)

Clothes to change into after the dress rehearsal (please don't wear your costumes home)

Makeup

Hair products

Water bottle (ONLY WATER should be brought into the dressing rooms

Snack if needed

Corps members: Sack lunch on Saturday only

Things NOT to bring:

Money

Expensive jewlery

Sticky candy, messy/greasy food

Colored drinks (for example KoolAide)

Nutcracker Performance Day (12/2-12/4/21) Call Times & Information

CLEARLY LABEL ALL OF YOUR DANCER’S BELONGINGS (leotards, shoes, coats, jackets, water bottles...EVERYTHING!). PDA is not responsible for lost or missing items.

Thursday, December 2
AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Sugar Cast Performance!
Call time is 5:00. (arrival time)
Show begins at 6:00 p.m.

Friday, December 3
AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Plum Cast Performance!
Call time is 5:00.
Show begins at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 4
AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Sugar Cast Performance!
Call time is 12:00.
Show begins at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 4
AT OWENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Plum Cast Performance!
Call time is 5:00.
Show begins at 6:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

*Drivers, Owen's Community College's Center for the Fine & Performing Arts is located at:

7270 Biniker Rd

Perrysburg, OH 43551

*Please, arrive 30 minutes prior to your call time—parking is plentiful!

*Dancers should be in full stage make-up and hair.

*Locate your dressing room.

*Change into your costume (if you are in more than one number, change into your FIRST costume).

*If you have fast changes, set your costume(s).

*Be ready to get crackin’ at your designated call time!

Things to bring:

Costume(s)

Clothes to change into after the final performance

Makeup

Hair products

Water bottle (ONLY WATER should be brought into the dressing rooms

Snack if needed

Corps members: Sack lunch on Saturday only

Things NOT to bring:

Money

Expensive jewlery

Sticky candy, messy/greasy/smelly food

Colored drinks (for example KoolAide)

The Nutcracker is approxomately 2 hours long with a 10 minute intermission between the First and Second Acts. After the Finale, dancers can proceed to the lobby to greet their fans and have photos taken in their costumes. After all shows dancers should remove their costumes, put them NEATLY into their garment bags, and return them to the racks in their dressing rooms. Be sure your hairpieces and any props remain with the costume!

On Saturday, Corps members should have a bite to eat AFTER REMOVING THEIR COSTUMES after their participation in the Winter Showcase. Dancers should NOT wear their costumes while eating!

Returning Costumes on 12/4/21

After your dancer's final performance on Saturday, all costumes should be returned to the racks in dancers' dressing rooms. They will be transported back to the studio by PDA staff and volunteers. BE PATIENT...the dressing room helpers will need to check all costumes for hairpieces, excessive soiling, etc.

*Hairpieces and props/accessories are PART OF THE COSTUME and should not be kept as a souvenir!

*Please, tell the dressing room helper of any problems with the costume!

*Water is the ONLY beverage that should be consumed while wearing a costume!

*Dancers should NOT wear their costumes while eating any food!

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do not return your child's costumes we will assume you want to keep them as a souvenir and will charge your Jackrabbit account the price necessary to replace them (including shipping). Many of our costumes are unable to be replaced as they are no longer produced or the companies that manufactured/sold them have sadly gone out of business.

Wishing everyone a WONDERFUL SHOW!!