Urban Nutcracker - Rehearsal Schedule

Ballethnic Dance Company Urban Nutcracker 2009 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

*Subject to Change!

Rvs. 1/21/09 Please note that BOTH casts MUST attend ALL rehearsals *Costume/Set Renovation Fees due at the BEGINNING of child?s FIRST rehearsal!
Wed. Sept. 23 7:15-9:00pm Mandatory Parents and Cast Meeting









Fri. Sept. 25 5:30pm-7:30pm 7:00pm-8:30pm

Party Children (A) All Friends must attend all Party Children rehearsals!

Flowers/Snow (C)









Sat. Sept. 26

3:00pm-5:00pm

3:00pm-4:30pm

4:30pm-5:30pm
Cancelled—Mandatory for casting!Party Children (A)Cancelled—Parents (C)Cancelled—Rats (A)Soldiers (C)









Wed. Sept. 30 7:15-9:00pm

Party Children (A)

Snow (C)Tumblers/Black Russian (B)









Sat. Oct. 3 3:00-5:00pm 5:00-6:00pm

Party Scene (A)

Flowers/Snow (C)Rats (A)Soldiers (B/C)









Mon. Oct. 5
Run the following at the end of Pointe class—Snow, Friends, and Russian



Wed. Oct. 7 7:15-9:00 pm Party Children/Parents (A)Snow & Flowers (C)Black Russian (B)



Thurs. Oct. 8 8:15-9:00pm Sarah/Leroy/Friends









Fri. Oct. 9 5:30-8:00pm 5:30-6:45pm 5:30-8:00pm 8:00-9:00pm Party Scene (A) Baby Dolls/Little Helpers (B)Flowers/Snow (C)Chinese (C)Tumblers/Russian (A)









Sat. Oct. 10

3:00-4:30pm

4:30-6:00pm

4:30-5:30pm

5:30-6:15 pm 6:15-7:30pm
Party Scene (A) Parents (C)

Tumblers/Russian (A)

Chinese (B)Cola/Snow/Flowers (C)Little Helpers/Baby Dolls (stage)Fitting Little Helpers/Baby Dolls (MP) Fitting Rats/Soldiers (MP)









Mon. Oct. 12
Run Snow, Flower, and Cola at the end of Pointe Class









Wed. Oct. 14

7:15-9:00 pm

7:15-8:15 pm

8:15-9:00 pm

Black Russian/Tumblers (B) & Opening/Finale

Rats/Soldiers (A) Snow/Coca Cola (C)

Flowers (C)

Chinese/Opening/Finale (A)









Fri. Oct. 16

5:30-7:30pm

5:30-6:15 pm

7:30-9:00pm

Act I All (A)

Rats/Soldiers (C)

Sarah attack/scamper

Snow/Cola/Flowers (A)Tumblers/Black Russian (B)Chinese (C)









Tentative Casting Due/Deadline for all school show permission slips to be turned inNO rehearsals may be missed from Sat. Oct. 17 through the end of production(Absence will result in probation or dismissal from production)




Sat. Oct. 17

3:00-4:30pm

4:45-5:30pm

5:30-7:00pm

Act I (A)

Act II (opening and finale) (A) Little Helpers (A)









One Month Before PerformanceTurn in school permission slip to your child’s teacher.Turn in Agreement and Performance form by FIRST rehearsal and notification of school show conflicts by 2nd Friday in October.Attend scheduled makeup session(s). See schedule for specific date(s).NO REHEARSALS CAN BE MISSED AFTER 2nd Friday in October.Tentative Casting Posted




Mon. Oct. 19
Run Snow/Flower/Cola at the end of Pointe Class









Wed. Oct. 21 7:15-9:00pm

Flowers/Snow/Cola (A)

Black Russian/Tumblers (B)Chinese (C)









Thurs. Oct. 22 7:45-8:45pm Fitting for Snow/Flowers/Cola (MP)









Fri. Oct. 23

5:30-8:00pm

8:00-9:00pm

Act I and Act II, Cast I (A)

Fitting for Party Children & Parents-of the Snob & Country Families, Families (2 & 3) only!









Sat. Oct 24 2:00-3:00 pm

3:00-6:00pm

Fitting for Party Children & Parents of the Flirtatious wife & Newlywed Families, Families (4&1) only! (MP)

Act I and II, Cast II (A)









Sun. Oct. 25 12:00-6:00pm Photo Shoot









Three weeks Before PerformancePurchase two pairs of tights for performance. (Nov. 1)Dancers on pointe purchase two pairs of pointe shoes for performance.Submit advanced ticket sales orders and payment ($500) by last Friday of October.Place makeup orders and provide payment, and obtain basic makeup items.Attend scheduled Production Committee meetingRats/Soldiers need to purchase 2 pairs of black tights (men’s capezio #10) and they need black tap and ballet shoes. (for use in Urban Nutcracker only)



Mon. Oct. 26
Run Snow/Cola/Flowers at the end of Pointe Class









Wed. Oct. 28

6:30-7:15 pm

7:15-8:45pm7:15-9:00pm

Fitting Chinese (MP)

Chinese (C)Flowers/Cola/Snow (A)Tumblers and Black Russian (B)









Fri. Oct. 30

6:00-7:30pm

7:30-8:30 pm

7:30-8:45pm

Act I, Cast I (A)

Fitting for Party Children & Parents of the Greedy & Drunken Families, Families (5&6) only! & Maid (MP)Act II, Cast I (A)









Sat. Oct. 31 2:00-3:00 pm

3:00-4:30pm

4:45-6:30pm

Fitting for Coca Cola Workers, Black Russian, & Tumblers (MP)

Act I, Cast II (A)Act II, Cast II (A)









Two Weeks Before Performance Dancers on pointe need two pairs of sprayed pointe shoes by October 31.Dress Rehearsal- November 6, 2008Inspect quality of leotards, tights, and shoes for any flaws or damages that need to be repaired or replaced.Closely monitor and adhere to need for rest and proper nutrition.Attend scheduled Production Committee meeting.



Mon. Nov. 2
Run through Snow/Flowers/Cola at the end of Pointe Class









Wed. Nov. 4

7:15-8:00pm

8:15-9:00pm

Run Act II w/Little Helpers (A)

Snow/Flowers/Coke (A) Tumblers/Russian (B) Chinese (C)









Thurs. Nov. 5 7:15-8:15pm 8:15-9:00pm Fitting Sarah, Leroy & Make-upFitting session for Excused Absences only! (MP) Sarah/Leroy/Friends (C)









Fri. Nov. 6

5:30-7:30pm

7:30-9:00pm6:00-6:30pm

Dress Rehearsal Act I Cast I (A)

Run Act II both casts (A)Big Mama and Friendly Couple









Sat. Nov. 7

3:00-4:00pm

4:00-6:00pm

Run Act I both casts (A)

Dress Rehearsal Act II cast II (A)









One Week Before PerformanceReplenish personal items needed for basic makeup kit and dance bag for performance.Dress rehearsal- November 7, 2008Plan for hairstyle during performance (e.g. braids, purchase gel, spray, etc.)Continue to monitor and adhere to rest and maintain nutrition.Plan for performance week rehearsal schedule.Submit supply contribution for the theatre.



Mon. Nov. 9
Run Snow/Flowers/Cola at the end of Pointe Class









Wed. Nov. 11

7:00-8:00pm

8:00-9:00pm

Run Act II, Cast I (A)

Run Act II, Cast II (A)









Fri. Nov. 13 5:30-9:00pm Run Act I and II, Cast II (A) Dress Rehearsal









Sat. Nov. 14 3:00-6:00pm Run Act I and II, Cast II (A)
Sun. Nov. 15

2:00-4:30pm

2:00-2:30pm

Run Act I & II cast I (A)

Big Mama, Friendly Couple









Performance WeekVolunteers attend required rehearsals at the theatre.Finalize plans for drop off and pick up of your child at the theatre.



Urban Nutcracker Theater Week Schedule 2009


Monday Nov. 16 (At Ballethnic Studios)

2:00-3:30pm

5:30-6:00pm6:00-9:00pm

Professional Company class

Warm-upRun Act I & II cast II









Tuesday Nov. 17 5:30pm

5:45-6:15pm

6:15-7:00pm7:15-8:30pm8:45-9:30pm9:30-9:45pm

Access to theater

Warm-upSpacingDress Reh. Act II cast IDress Reh. Act II cast IINotes on Stage









Wed. Nov. 18

8:00am

8:15-9:00am

10:00am5:30pm 5:45-6:15pm6:15-7:30pm7:30-8:30pm8:45-9:45pm9:45-10:00pm

Access to theater

Warm-upSchool show

Act II cast I

Access to theaterWarm-upAct I cast IAct II cast IIRun Act I cast IINotes on Stage









Thurs. Nov. 19

8:00am

8:15-9:00am

10:00 am5:00-5:30pm5:30-6:15pm7:30-10:00pm

Access to theater

Warm-upSchool show Act II cast IIAccess to theaterWarm-upDress Rehearsal/Preview Night*









Frid. Nov. 20

5:30pm

6:00-7:00pm8:00pm

Access to theater

Warm-upOpening Night Cast I









Sat. Nov. 21

11:30am

12:00-1:00pm2:00pm 6:30- 7:15pm 8:00pm

Access to theater

Warm-upMatinee Performance cast IIWarm-up

Evening Performance cast I









Sun. Nov. 22

11:30am

12:00-1:00pm2:00pm

Access to theater

Warm-upMatinee Performance cast II






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