NUTCRACKER WEEK OVERVIEW

It's almost here!  NUTCRACKER WEEK!

Here's an overview to give you an idea of how it's going to go next week.
Remember that attendance to all rehearsals/performances next week is MANDATORY.  You may not  miss anything this week.  This is what we've been working for ! :)

MONDAY:  Tech Rehearsal
This year we are holding tech AND dress rehearsals.  If you were involved last year, our "tech" is like last year's dress rehearsal.  Our "dress" is actually going to be a real dress rehearsal and preview performance.

Where: Elk Ridge Middle School 
(3659 W 9800 S - it is on the SW corner of Bangerter and 9800 S). 
When:  Helping with sets (party scene parents if you can) 5:00, Directors: 5:00
Party Scene: 6:00
Everyone else:  6:30

This rehearsal is still a dress rehearsal and requires full makeup/hair and costumes. This is when photos will be taken, so please look performance ready.

Dancers may stay in the dressing room OR watch in the auditorium on Monday but there is to be NO RUNNING around or TALKING in the auditorium.  There is ABSOLUTELY no food or drink allowed in the auditorium or while you are in costumes.  Auditorium is for rehearsing/watching, dressing room is for chatting and changing.  No running around the school either.  We expect good behavior from our dancers.

Dancers, this is your opportunity to watch the whole production.  Please remember you are not allowed backstage to watch during performances.  You will be in the dressing room unless you are on stage.

If possible, please try to not bring any additional children with you that night.

When your dance is done, you may leave.

Tech rehearsal is the only time/place to pick up comp tickets.

Photos will be available for pickup also.

Parents, PLEASE stay and check in if you are helping backstage, costumes, or with tickets so you can learn that part before Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY: Dress Rehearsal
This year we will have a small audience, as we are allowing some groups to attend.  We are treating it as a performance, so full dress/makeup/hair of course.  Please wear nude leotards.

Dancers arrive at 5:30 for warmup.  Party scene/buffoons/mice/soldiers (younger dancers) don't need to be there till 6:15.  No one should arrive later than 6:15.  BE ON TIME.

Parents can watch from the auditorium for free, but remember, we are treating this like a performance, no dancers allowed in the auditorium that night.

If dancers from Act I would like to leave when they are finished, they may.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY: performances
Dancers please arrive at 5:30 to warm up.  6:15 for party scene/soldiers/buffoons/mice (younger dancers).
Dancers should arrive with hair and makeup done, in nude leos.

If your part of the performance is over, you may leave.

NO DANCERS ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM unless they want to use their comp ticket or buy a ticket (space allowing) after intermission if they  are done.

Dancers need to stay in the dressing room when they are not on stage.

SATURDAY MATINEE PERFORMANCE:
Dancers should arrive at 12:30, 1:15 for the party scene/soldiers/buffons/mice.
Same rules as Thursday and Friday.

We will need help afterwards packing up costumes and loading the trailer.

We may meet up at Village Inn afterwards for a casual get together (pay your own way) if people are interested.