2016 NUTCRACKER SCHEDULE: FINAL REHEARSALS

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1 2016 NUTCRACKER SCHEDULE: FINAL REHEARSALS Please review carefully as these are critical!! IMPORTANT: Last 2 rehearsals on Nov. 19 & Nov 27, combining all scenes are at Thomas Armour Youth Ballet 5818 SW 73 Street! Saturday, November 19th At the MIAMI CONSERVATORY! Senior Company Class: 11:30-12:30 ACT I- 12:30-3: Act I (Includes all of Party Scene, Guest Children, Parents, Dolls, Harlequin, PLUS Battle Scene Mice and Soldiers, King Rat, Prince, Snowflakes, and Spirit) ACT II 3-6: All 2 nd Act, including Angels, Pages & Heralds, (Angels, Pages & Heralds are done at 3:45) Prince & Clara, 2 ND Act Opening, Spanish, Arabian, Marzipan w/meringue, Chinese w/twirlers, Russian, Mother Ginger & Clowns, Flowers, Dewdrop and Coda. Thanksgiving Weekend: Sun, November 27th At the MIAMI CONSERVATORY! 12 NOON: Senior Company warm-up class, including King Rat, Prince Clara & Fritz ACT II: (plus Snow) 1-3:30 1-1:45 Angels, Pages & Heralds for 2 ND ACT OPENING, which includes Prince and Clara, Spanish, Arabian, Marzipan w/meringue, Chinese w/twirlers, Russian, Greeting Clowns and Opening Flowers with Dew Drop. 1:45-2:30 2 nd Act Variations: Spanish, Arabian, Marzipan w/meringue, Chinese w/twirlers, Russian, Mother Ginger & Clowns, Flowers, and Coda. Drosselmeyer for coda finale 2:30-3:30 Drosslemeyer, Clara and Prince followed by Snow Pas, Snowflakes and Spirit ACT I: 3:30-5 p.m. INCLUDES: PARTY SCENE: Clara, Fritz, Guest Children, Guest Parents, Drosselmeyer, Nanny, Dolls, Harlequin, Spirit BATTLE SCENE: Drosselmeyer, Clara, Spirit, Prince, King Rat, Mice and Soldiers Ms. Ruth s cell: Ms. Murphy s cell:

2 2016 Nutcracker Theater Schedule Dade County Auditorium-2901 West Flagler (1 block west of 27 Ave. On Flagler) TUESDAY, November 29 th DRESS REHEARSAL At the AUDITORIUM! Everyone must be in theater by 2pm except clowns, angels and pages. Dancers/parents- please start planning now for transportations and/or carpools. 2 p.m.: Mandatory warm-up for Claras, Prince, King Rat, Fritzes, Harlequin, Dolls, Snow, Twirlers and all Act II Variations (in make-up and hair) 4 p.m. Pages, Angels and Clowns must be in theater Auditorium closes promptly at 7PM. We MUST be out by this time. Junior Company dancers may leave earlier if their scene is done. However, DO NOT pick up later than 7 PM as we will be forced to wait for you in a dark parking lot. MORNING PERFORMANCES: Wed-Fri, Nov 30, Dec. 1 & 2 Traffic is extremely heavy at this time of day! Allow a minimum of an hour for travel. Allow even more if you are coming from the south. Please start thinking now about transportations arrangements and/or carpools. 8am: All Act I, (Party, Battle scene)+ clowns and senior dancers in theater 8:30am: Mandatory warm-up for all senior dancers, Fritz and Clara 9am: Pages and Angels in theater 10am: Performance begins 11:30am: Performance ends. Please pick up all students on time, as the directors have teaching schedules and volunteers need to leave. Junior cast: departure times vary by scene. Make sure you know when your scene is done. Backstage doors will be locked at 12 noon. *********************************************************** Evening Performance: Saturday, December 3 5pm: All dancers in theater, including Party, Battle Scene, Snow, Act II variations Clowns, Angels and Pages 5pm: Mandatory Warm-up for all senior dancers, Claras and Fritzes 7pm: Performance begins 9 pm: Performance ends Junior dancers: please check instructions for your scene for pickup instructions Ms. Ruth s cell phone: Ms. Murphy s cell:

3 It s Showtime! What ANGELS Need to Be Ready Turn in your pink shoes and extra tights at rehearsal on Sunday, Nov. 27, marked with your child s name. They will be kept backstage and returned to you on Saturday night. You MUST send your child to the theater on show days WITH HAIR DONE. Our volunteers cannot do every child s hair. PLEASE allow yourself extra time to do her hair either before you leave home or in the parking lot outside before your scheduled attendance check-in. Child should arrive in dressing room with hair in a high bun at crown of head to accommodate halo. Put a net over bun. Please send your child to auditorium already wearing pink tights. We will do all make-up backstage. Supplies you need for backstage: bobby pins, zip-up sweatshirt or sweater, and sweatpants. Dress rehearsal: Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 4 p.m., Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St. EAT A SNACK ON THE WAY! The kids get hungry and no food is allowed in the dressing room. Angels should be done by 6 p.m. We encourage you to send a water bottle with your child s name on it. Weekday shows: arrive at theater by 9 a.m. Pickup approx: 11:15 a.m. Because of limited space, PLEASE LEAVE BACKPACKS AND OTHER SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN CAR. Saturday night: arrive by 5 p.m. Please leave your seat after Chinese or Russian perform to come pick up your child backstage. Dancers are dismissed through the CENTER backstage door that faces the parking lot, not the door where they arrived. Adult will need to sign out the child. Your Director: Ms. Ruth: Your Producer: KiKi Bochi: It s Showtime! What MICE Need to Be Ready Your child will need pink tights & pink shoes for performances. They do not need to be new, but they should be clean. We will keep shoes backstage. MARK EVERYTHING with child s name. Send your child to the auditorium on show days already wearing pink tights and a leotard. Any color leotard is OK. We will send the tights and leotard home each day so you can do this. You MUST send your child to the theater on show days WITH HAIR DONE. Our volunteers cannot do every child s hair. PLEASE allow yourself extra time to do her hair either before you leave home, or outside in the parking lot before your attendance check-in. Mice need their hair flat against their heads (NO BUN!) or in a long braid that can be tucked into costume. Two braids that can be pinned up work, too. Mice MUST remove makeup after show. PLEASE SEND MAKE-UP REMOVER WIPES. Other supplies you need for backstage: hair pins, hair ties, zip-up sweatshirt or sweater (NOT pullover), makeup remover of your choice. Dress rehearsal: Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m., Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St. EAT A SNACK ON THE WAY! The kids get hungry and no food is allowed near the costumes. Mice should finish rehearsal by approximately 5:30pm. Children accompanied by a parent are welcome to watch the second act rehearsal from the audience. Weekday shows: arrive at theater by 8 a.m. Pickup, approx. 11 a.m. Because of limited space, please leave backpacks and other school supplies in car. Saturday night: arrive backstage by 5 p.m. PICK UP AT INTERMISSION. Our dismissal procedures require an adult to sign the child out. Your Director: Ms. Ruth: Your Producer: KiKi Bochi:

4 It s Showtime! What SOLDIERS Need to Be Ready Soldiers may wear a white or nude leotard under costume, or WHITE panties and a camisole. Please, no dark leotards or panties with colors or prints, as you can see them under the white pants. Tights are not necessary. Send dancer to auditorium wearing leotard or camisole, as space and privacy for changing are limited. Used black shoes have been set aside for your child; however, if you wish you may provide your own. We gladly accept donations of black shoes after the show. Supplies for backstage: hair pins, hair gel, zip-up sweatshirt or sweater. Because of limited space, please leave backpacks and other school supplies in car. Dress rehearsal: Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m., Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St. EAT A SNACK ON THE WAY! The kids get hungry and no food is allowed near the costumes. If things go well you should be done by 5:30pm, and you may leave at this point to go home and rest. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome to watch the second act rehearsal from the audience. You MUST send your child to the theater on show days WITH HAIR DONE. Our volunteers cannot do every child s hair. PLEASE allow extra time to do her hair either before you leave home, or outside in the parking lot before attendance check-in. Hair is a high bun on very top of head to accommodate the hat. Does not have to pretty, but sides should be gelled to prevent fly-aways. Weekday shows: arrive at theater by 8 a.m. Pickup approx: 11 a.m. Saturday night: arrive backstage by 5 p.m. PICK UP AT INTERMISSION. Our dismissal procedures require an adult to sign the child out. Your Director: Ms. Ruth: Your Producer: KiKi Bochi: It s Showtime! What CLOWNS Need to Be Ready. Dancer must provide own pink tights and shoes. Any color leotard OK. We strongly suggest you have your child put these on at home on show days, as there is limited space and privacy to change. Clowns MUST remove makeup before leaving backstage. Please send make-up remover wipes (Neutrogena or similar) and/or Ponds cold cream or make-up remover. Other supplies you need for backstage: bobby pins, hair gel, deodorant, ZIP-UP sweatshirt or sweater. (Do not send pullovers, they mess up the make-up) Hair is pinned flat against head and tucker under a cap. Braids that can be pinned up under hat OK too. If you do a bun, it MUST be at the very top of your child s head. You MUST send your child to the theater on show days WITH HAIR DONE. Our volunteers can t do every child s hair. PLEASE allow extra time to do hair either before you leave home, or outside in the parking lot before attendance check-in. Dress rehearsal: Tuesday, Nov. 29, arrive by 4 p.m., Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St. EAT A SNACK ON THE WAY! The kids get hungry and no food is allowed in the dressing room. If all goes well, clowns will be done by 6:45p.m. All dancers must be picked up NO LATER than 7pm. Weekday shows: arrive at theater by 8 a.m. Pickup approx: 11:30 a.m. at CENTER STAGE DOOR facing the parking lot, not the door through which they arrived. Saturday night: arrive backstage by 5 p.m. Pickup after show at CENTER STAGE DOOR facing the parking lot, not the door through which they arrived. Our dismissal procedures require an adult to sign the child out. Please, no food backstage. We encourage you to send a water bottle with dancer s name on it. Snacks may be eaten outside, before entering theater. Your Director: Ms. Ruth: Your Producer: KiKi Bochi:

5 It s Showtime! What PARTY SCENE needs to be ready Party scene performers are responsible for their own makeup: Two-toned eye shadow in brown family no blues, pinks, or mauves. Lipstick should be in brick or red family no coral or orange undertones. Eyeliner in black or brown. Bring it with you! Performers MUST remove makeup before leaving backstage. Please send a pack of make-up remover wipes. Baby wipes work, too. Other supplies for backstage: bobby pins, hair gel, hair spray, safety pins, zip-up sweatshirt, water bottle. Due to limited space backstage, please leave backpacks and school supplies in car. Girls may wear white or nude leotard or a light-colored bra or camisole under dress. NO DARK COLORS. Also required: pink tights and clean shoes. Boys may wear white leotard or camisole under their white shirt. Also required: clean tights (faded or old are good). Used black shoes will be provided, but you are welcome to provide your own. We gladly accept donations of black shoes after the show. Hair: Boys -bun at nape of neck. Girls - if you remove curlers at home, be sure to protect hairdo with a net over the whole head. Spray well!!!! Dress rehearsal: Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m., Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St. EAT A SNACK ON THE WAY! If all goes well, dancers should be done by around 5:45 pm and may go home to rest at this point. However, dancers are welcome to watch the second act rehearsal from the audience if they wish. All children MUST be picked up NO LATER THAN 7pm. Weekday shows: arrive at theater by 8 a.m. Pickup, approx. 10:45 a.m. Saturday show: arrive at theater by 5 p.m. PICK UP AT INTERMISSION. Our dismissal procedures require an adult to sign your child out. Your Director: Ms. Ruth: Your Producer: KiKi Bochi:

6 It s Showtime! What PAGES need to be ready We want this to be a happy experience for your child! There is no reason to be nervous. A relaxed parent leads to a calm performer. Remind your child (and yourself), this is going to be FUN! All parts of your Page s costume are provided except for pink tights and ballet shoes. PLEASE bring CLEAN shoes and tights marked with your child s name (mark both shoes!). These will be kept backstage throughout the show. You will take them home Saturday night. Your child will need to arrive for the shows with hair already up. Please bring your child with hair pinned flat on her head. You can accomplish this by making a low pony tail, then just flipping it upward and pinning with bobby pins. We will provide a skull cap and white wig, so it does not matter how it looks. The most important thing is for it to be as flat as possible to accommodate the wig. Please send your child to auditorium already wearing pink tights, as space is limited for changing. All makeup is provided and will be applied backstage. You will need to send baby wipes or makeup remover wipes to the auditorium. Please make sure your child is NOT wearing jewelry, nail polish or sparkly powder. Make sure your child has a zip-up sweatshirt or button-down sweater for the auditorium. No pullovers (they mess up hair). It is COLD backstage. Parents of Pages are encouraged to stay backstage to help with costumes, makeup and hair. Please contact production manager KiKi Bochi to advise whether you can do so at kbochi@aol.com or , so that backstage credentials can be prepared for you. Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m., Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St. EAT A SNACK ON THE WAY! The kids get hungry and no food is allowed in dressing area. Weekday shows: arrive backstage by 9 a.m. Pickup is at approx: 11:30 a.m. at CENTER STAGE DOOR facing the parking lot, not at the side stage door where you dropped off. Saturday night: arrive backstage by 5:30 p.m. Pick up after they perform at CENTER STAGE DOOR facing the parking lot, not the side stage door where you dropped off. Please allow time for your child to change. You can bring your child into the auditorium and put her on your lap, or meet your family in the front of the auditorium. Please be prompt about pickup if you cannot be backstage, as teachers and volunteers have other schedules. Our dismissal procedure requires an adult to sign the child out. No food backstage. We encourage you to send a water bottle with her name on it. Snacks may be eaten outside, before entering theater. Your Director: Ms. Ruth: Your Producer: KiKi Bochi:

7 What Every Parent MUST Know Critical pre-show information for the families of all our dancers Be on time to the theater! Allow plenty of travel time. When coming from the Falls or Kendall area, for example, it can take more than 60 minutes to reach the auditorium during traffic. Plan accordingly. Please pick up your child on time, so we are not left waiting in the parking lot for you. If you have an emergency and will be late, call your scene coordinator or Ms. Ruth: Have your dancer eat before coming into the theater. Food is not allowed in dressing rooms. Dancers are encouraged to bring water. Only pre-arranged volunteers may stay backstage. Volunteers should wear their backstage passes at all times. With over 185 cast members, this critical to a smooth operation and everyone s security. Please don t put us in the uncomfortable position of asking you to leave. Please treat our volunteers with respect and appreciation. Many of them took time off from work of gave up watching the show to help with backstage operations. Please have patience with them and our staff during drop-off and pick-up. Our daytime shows are sold out. Accommodations may be made only for families with special circumstances or whose children are dancing only on specified days. To request seating, send an to nutcracker@taballet.org. Parents are expected to pay for seats to daytime shows. Strongly advise your family and friends to arrive promptly on Saturday night! Once the show begins, ushers will not seat you until a break in the action. Please remember that Dade County Auditorium will accept cash only for tickets ½ hour before the Saturday performance. Souvenir and flower sales are also cash-only. Flash Photography and videography are prohibited from the audience. Flashes are dangerous to the dancers, and video cameras are against theater rules. A professional video will be made available to you for purchase. After the weekday shows, pick up younger dancers after they are done performing. Please adhere to our pickup procedures for younger dancers, which require an adult signature. If all goes well: Party scene is generally ready for pick-up by 10:45am Battle scene is generally ready for pick-up by 11a.m Angels and pages are generally ready for pick-up at 11:15am. Clowns are generally ready for pick-up at 11:30-11:45am. Second Act variations (Senior Company) are generally ready between 11:30 and noon. On Saturday night, party scene, mice & soldiers should be picked up at intermission at side door. An adult will have to sign for their release. Angels may be picked up at the center rear door after Chinese perform (Please do not come sooner, as your child will not be ready to go.) When leaving backstage, all make-up MUST be removed and dancers should wear appropriate attire. It is not necessary to purchase a ticket for younger children if returning to auditorium; however, they must sit on your lap if there are no empty seats. Please return quietly, as to not disturb the second act. REVIEW BACKSTAGE ETIQUETTE SHEET with your child, even if he/she has participated before. We need your support to make the production run smoothly. The rules apply to everyone. Thank you so much for your making this a fabulous production. All the time and trouble now pay off as you get to see the children s work turn into magic. Sit back, enjoy and bring tissues to wipe away the tears!

8 Backstage Rules For JUNIOR COMPANY DANCERS For some of you this is your first time on a real stage. For many of you this is not new. Here is a short reminder of how to behave in a professional production. Parents, please review these VERY IMPORTANT RULES with your dance even if they have participated before. Please arrive at the theater ON TIME. Each scene has its own dressing room and scene coordinator. Check in with your coordinator each day so you will be marked present on the roll. On Tuesday, make sure we have all of your parent contact phone numbers. Report any problems with your costume to the scene leader in your dressing room. Don t get upset. We have many people on hand to help you with any costume issues. Do not touch anyone else s costume or personal belongings. No eating backstage, and no food or drinks of any kind near costumes. You MUST stay in your dressing room. Please do not come into the halls or come near the stage until your act is called. You will be brought to the stage by Ms. Ruth or your scene leader. Please do not stand in the wings to watch the show backstage. The only people that should be in the wings are the directors and the dancers about to enter the stage. Every scene has many exits and entrances. It is very unfair and stressful to the dancers entering and exiting quickly to have bodies in their way. Everyone must help with this problem. Again, do not feel upset that you can t watch from backstage. Audience member watch. Dancers perform. For the same reason, Please do not stand in the hallways, especially the passthrough near the angel dressing area. There is to be no talking in the wings. Please do not clap for your friends backstage even when they do a fabulous job. The audience can hear it. You can congratulate them after. Please do not touch anything backstage! Do not touch any prop unless it is yours. Jewelry and nail polish are never worn onstage. This includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets and watches. Please DO NOT wear any jewelry whatsoever as we can not be responsible when you must take it off. Dancers never go into the audience or greet their fans until AFTER they have performed. Do not try to visit at the stage door with anyone who comes to see you before the show. Also, Dancers never, ever go into the audience or outside in a costume or make-up. Anyone who breaks this rule may be replaced in the performance. Professional practice requires that you remove all makeup before you leave the backstage area. Do NOT take your costume home. Put everything in your bag and keep your things organized! We know this is a very exciting time, but please stay calm and use inside voices. The dressing rooms are very crowded and we need your cooperation and attention. Needless to say, we expect you to be on your best behavior. When the show is over each day, please calmly get out of your costume and get ready to leave. This is not the time for pandemonium. You may be asked to wait in a specific area for pickup. We expect your FULL cooperation, as the show is still going on!

9 Backstage Etiquette for SENIOR COMPANY DANCERS Here is a short reminder of what to do and what not to do in a professional production. Senior company, please help teach the younger dancers how to create a smooth, efficient and calm atmosphere backstage. Be on time! Make sure you allow plenty of travel time. When coming from the Falls or Kendall, for example, it can take 60 minutes to reach the auditorium during traffic. Plan accordingly. If you are going to be late for ANY reason, you MUST call -- or we will be filling your spot with an understudy. Ms. Ruth: Ms. Murphy: Please sign in as you come through the backstage door so we know you are present. The list will be on the board near the door. Please make sure we have your correct cell phone number. All senior girls should have false eyelashes and diamond earrings. Pointe shoes must be pancaked, with ribbons that are sewn or highly hair sprayed. Seniors: You must be onstage when your act is called. Please do not make us look for you. It is unprofessional and creates stress and anxiety in the dancers and the directors. Do not sit in costumes! There is to be no talking backstage. Please do not clap for your friends backstage even when they do a fabulous job. The audience can hear it. You can congratulate them after. Please do not stand in the wings. The only people that should be in the wings are the rehearsal directors or dancers about to enter. Every scene has many exits and entrances. It is unfair and stressful to the dancers entering and exiting quickly to have bodies in their way. No one is allowed in the wings unless their act has been called. For the same reason, Do not stand in the hallway particularly the area where the angels dress. This area is needed for wing changes. Take good care of ALL parts of your costume and keep your dressing room clean. All costumes must be hung up properly. All tutus must be turned inside out and hung on a hanger by the waist strings. This will ensure that it dries well and is full for the next performance. Don t hang it by the shoulder elastics. Put all other items in a bag with your name on it at the end of each performance. This prevents pieces of your costume from disappearing and creating unnecessary drama. Each dressing room will be checked at the end of each performance. No food of any kind near costumes. Eat before you come to the auditorium, especially on Tuesday before the dress rehearsal. Jewelry and nail polish are never worn onstage. Do not wear jewelry to the theater as we can not be responsible when you take it off. Avoid leaving valuables or money in the dressing room. You are the best person to find makeup that suits your skin color. Bring your own stuff! We have some back-up supplies, but they may not suit you. The auditorium doors are locked on Tuesday at 7pm and at noon on the weekdays. If you are being picked up, please make sure your ride knows to arrive on time or we will be waiting with you in the parking lot.

10 Dear Teachers, Nutcracker Performances for Miami-Dade County School Children Your student,, has been selected to perform in the 2016 production of the enchanting Nutcracker ballet for Miami-Dade County schoolchildren. The performances take place at Dade County Auditorium on Wednesday through Friday, November 30, and Dec 1 & 2, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at approximately noon. There will also be a technical rehearsal at the theater on Tuesday, November 29 th School of the Arts and the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet. at 2 p.m. This production is collaboration between the New World More than 7,500 Miami-Dade County students will enjoy these special shows, designed to introduce children to the magic of ballet. Your school should have received an invitation to attend by . Please contact us if you did not receive it and wish to schedule a field trip. The young dancers chosen to perform in the Nutcracker must make a serious commitment to the project, often rehearsing two or three times a week, including weekends, in addition to their regular ballet classes. They are very proud of their work and eager to take their place on stage. We might add that the students are also acquiring community service hours in this endeavor for their work in bringing the arts to the community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping these young people achieve their artistic goals while delighting thousands of children. We realize that missing three mornings of school is difficult. The students understand that they must make an academic commitment, as well as an artistic commitment. They understand it is their responsibility to make up all schoolwork. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ruth Wiesen at If you would like to make reservations for your class to attend one of the performances, please visit Sincerely, Ruth Wiesen, Director, Thomas Armour Youth Ballet Mary Lisa Burns, Dean of Dance, New World School of the Arts

11 Prepaid Nutcracker DVD Order Our show will be professionally recorded, and you may pre-order as many copies as you wish. NOTE: Theater rules prohibit personal video recording during the performance. Dancer s Name: Role Parent s Name: Phone Number: Cell: (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) Which performance(s) do you want? (Mark all that apply) Friday morning: Saturday evening: DVD $30 (If you want more than one, fill in number) DVD $30 (If you want more than one, fill in number) Total payment: Circle CASH or CHECK (Make checks out to Thomas Armour Youth Ballet) Prepaid DVDs can be for picked up at the conservatory when they are ready. Turn in this form at the table inside the backstage door. PLEASE do not give this form to the teachers or Ms. Ruth during the show. Forms will also be accepted at the Conservatory the week after the show, although delivery may be delayed slightly. Or you may mail, with a check, to Thomas Armour Youth Ballet, 5818 SW 73 rd St., Miami FL Prepaid Nutcracker DVD Order Our show will be professionally recorded, and you may pre-order as many copies as you wish. NOTE: Theater rules prohibit personal video recording during the performance. Dancer s Name: Role Parent s Name: Phone Number: Cell: PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Which performance(s) do you want? (Mark all that apply) Friday morning: Saturday evening: DVD $30 (If you want more than one, fill in number) DVD $30 (If you want more than one, fill in number) Total payment: Circle CASH or CHECK (Make checks out to Thomas Armour Youth Ballet) Prepaid DVDs can be for picked up at the conservatory when they are ready. Turn in this form at the table inside the backstage door. PLEASE do not give this form to the teachers or Ms. Ruth during the show. Forms will also be accepted at the Conservatory the week after the show, although delivery may be delayed slightly. Or you may mail, with a check, to Thomas Armour Youth Ballet, 5818 SW 73 rd St., Miami FL 33143

12 Senior Nutcracker Cast Members The cooperation of your high school regarding absences during Nutcracker week depends on you. The following issues are of great importance and may influence the school s decision to allow your absences to be excused. No one will be performing Unexcused, as it will greatly lower your high school grades. 1. Dean Burns has communicated to us that each student s grades and class participation will be carefully observed before the performances. Any students that are sitting out or are not working to full capacity in dance classes may be removed from the Nutcracker. Please do not miss class or sit out! Keep your energy level high in class, even when you are tired. Needless to say, the same goes for academic classes. If teachers observe that participation in Nutcracker affects your academic or arts classes in a negative way, the support that we now have will dissolve. 2. Everyone must fill out the Field Trip forms in October. If you are not at New World, find out how your school wants to handle the absence. Most prefer you to return to school so it s not counted as an absence. Do not surprise your teachers or administration in November. If you go to New World, a letter has been sent to Ms Alvarez and Dean Burns with a list of names participating. If you do not go to New World, show your school the letter provided in your initial packet. If you don t have one, see me. 3. Speak with your academic teachers before Thanksgiving break. Get any work that you will miss ahead of time if possible and do it before you return to school. Do not wait until the week of December 5th to try to catch up! You ll be overwhelmed and exhausted, and possibly behind for the rest of the marking period. This sends exactly the wrong message to the teachers. Grades should never drop because of Nutcracker! Please do your part to take care of your grades and maintain school support for these performances. Thank you. Dean Burns Ruth Wiesen Lara Murphy