Nutcracker Student & Parent Informational Packet

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1 Nutcracker 2017 Student & Parent Informational Packet 1

2 Index Important Dates & Information...3 Rehearsal Schedule 3 Contact Info & Website Late Pick Up Policy...4 Volunteer Expectations & Communication Norms...5 Volunteer Committees...6/7 Costumes.8 Adult Party Dancers & Student Teachers..9 Program Ad Expectations & Info..10 2

3 Important Dates & Information! 1. Dress Rehearsal & Photos: Date: Sunday, 12/03/2017 Time: 10am 4pm Location: Renaissance Academy Gymnasium/Stage 2. Nutcracker Performance: Date: Friday, 12/08/2017 & Saturday, 12/09/2017 Times: 7pm (12/08) and 1pm (12/09) Call Time: 6pm (12/08) and 12noon (12/09) Location: Renaissance Academy Gymnasium/Stage Rehearsal Schedule & Contact Information Time Tuesday Wednesday 3:30pm Angels Spanish 4:00pm 3:30pm BonBons Arabian 4:00pm 4:00pm Soldiers & Waltz of the Flowers 4:30pm Mice 4:00pm Chinese Party Dolls 4:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm Party Kids/Young Snow 4:30pm 5:00pm Clara Marzipan/ Candy Cane Clara/Sleigh Scene & Solo Leads 3

4 Contact Information Please direct all Nutcracker-related s to 2017 Nutcracker Information! ALL Nutcracker Information can be accessed on the Dance Page of the RA website. Please hover over For Students and Student Life in order to see the next option! For Students Student Life Extracurricular Activities Dance More Information Late Pick-Up Policy This policy is applicable for any parent/guardian who fails to pick up their RA student within 15 minutes of the end rehearsal time, in this case 5:15pm. Students will also be sent to Club RA at this time and Club RA charges will apply. Volunteer Expectations All Nutcracker parents are asked to volunteer a minimum of 2 times. All Nutcracker parent volunteers must have their current clearances! Clearances are $10 each and good for 2 years. To access clearance information please follow these steps: Parents Volunteers/Background Checks 4

5 For questions, please contact: Mrs. Debbie Messina RA Volunteer Coordinator IMPORTANT NOTE: Any parent who volunteers during one of the two Nutcracker performances will be granted priority seating in the opposite performance. The first three rows of seating will be reserved for these parents and their families. How Do We Sign Up to Volunteer? There will be a SignUpGenius link sent out to the entire Nutcracker mailing group over the summer. Once the link has been sent to you, you are welcome to start signing up! Communication Norms There will be a weekly parent sent home every Friday The will come from Nutcracker@rak12.org If you are not receiving the s, please contact Ms. Fell or Mrs. Wombacher immediately! There is essential information and details sent home via Nutcracker Volunteer Committees Volunteer Committee Leaders- Please see the Sign Up Genius for Committee Leader positions. - Designate responsibilities and assignments to your volunteer group - Communicate and inform volunteer group 5

6 - Serve as the primary contact for your group with the directors sending updates, asking questions, voicing concerns, etc. - Assigning replacements and/or substitutes if there is a last minute change - Complimentary Incentives: o 2 tickets to the Nutcracker performance of your choice o 1 Nutcracker photo package E o 1 Nutcracker zip-up (Child or Adult sizes available) o 1 Shout Out in the Nutcracker program Families will choose from the following committees to fulfill the volunteer requirements: 1. Committee One: Rehearsal Chaperones Date & Times: Tuesday/Wednesday Afternoons, 3:30pm 5pm in Lower School Building -Supervise students who are waiting to enter rehearsal or who are waiting for Parent pick up -Ensure all students have eaten a snack AND have washed hands -Ensure that all students leave classroom with all belongings and clean up after themselves - Complete each rehearsals Sign In/Sign Out forms -Ensure that all students have been picked up or escorted to another after school program -Assist with transitions to/from the dance classroom as rehearsal groups switch -Occasionally assist with costume fittings if needed - 3 chaperones needed per rehearsal for Tuesday - 1 chaperone needed per rehearsal for Wednesday 2. Committee Two: Costuming Date & Times: Various Rehearsals, Dress Rehearsal, Both Performances -Help with fittings during rehearsal times. -Assist in alterations and design of costumes and accessories -Assist in steaming and getting costumes show ready -Dress dancers before dress rehearsal, performance #1, and performance #2. -Pick up or returning costumes to storage 6

7 3. Committee Three: Set & Props Date & Times: Dress Rehearsal, Both Performances -Pick up rental truck in Phoenixville the morning of 12/03/2017 -Move all props and set from storage closet to RA for Dress Rehearsal on 12/03/2017 -Assemble all sets, props, and backdrops onstage before both performances Assist with set and prop changes during both performances -Disassemble all sets, props, and backdrops after performance #2 on 12/09/2017 -Move all sets and props from RA back to storage -Pack up backdrops and following shipping instructions -Return rental truck after performance #2 on 12/09/ Committee Four: Fundraising and Program -Collect all ads (personal and business) for the show program -Designing and assembling show program - Organize a Spirit Night with a local restaurant - Selling of Nutcracker Dolls at performances -Assist with performance concessions at performances -Sell flower bouquets at performances -Assist with Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser : organizing paperwork to submit and delivering products to students as they arrive to the school 5. Committee Five: Backstage Chaperones Dates & Times: Dress Rehearsal and Performances - Supervise dancers backstage for dress rehearsal -Supervise dancers backstage for both performances -Transition dancers to/from costume room, to/from stage, and to/from assigned classrooms -Help with set up before dress rehearsal and both shows in classrooms -Help with clean up after dress rehearsal and both shows in classrooms - Sign in and sign out ALL students for dress rehearsal and both performances 7

8 2016 Nutcracker Costume Requirements *All dancers must bring the items listed below to Dress Rehearsal on December 3 rd!* Party Boys & Fritz Soldiers Party Girls White pressed, long sleeve, collared button down shirt White or black tee shirt (PLAIN) Black Ballet Shoes Black Ballet Shoes Pink footed tights White Nylon high knee socks Black pressed long pants Pink ballet shoes Mice Snow Candy Cane Pink ballet shoes Pointe Shoes Pink ballet shoes Pink footed tights Pink footed Tights Pink footed tights Spanish Arabian Marzipan Black ballet shoes (lead pointe shoes) No shoes needed! (lead pointe shoes) Pink ballet shoes (lead- pointe shoes) Pink footed tights Pink footed tights Angel Boys Angel Girls Chinese White undershirt (no print!) and light colored shorts to wear Black ballet shoes Pink footed tights Pink ballet shoes Pink ballet shoes Pink footed tights BonBon Waltz of Flowers Party Dolls Pink ballet shoes Pink ballet shoes (lead pointe Pink ballet shoes shoes) Pink footed tights Pink footed tights Pink footed tights Sugar Plum Fairy & Dew Drop Pink footed tights Pointe Shoes Clara (Both!) Pink footed tights Pointe or Ballet Shoes 8

9 Adult Party Dancers *If you are interested in being a party parent in Act 1 please send an to Nutcracker@rak12.org by Friday, September 1st. In your , be sure to include: Your name Your relationship to RA and Nutcracker Whether you have past experience performing in RA s Nutcracker (past experience is not required) Student Teaching Opportunities This year, the RA Dance Department is seeking 4 student teachers to assist during rehearsal times. The eligibility for student teachers is listed below: RA High School Student Available all Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons Strong dance background including at least 4 years of dance experience Enjoys working with children To apply, please see Ms. Fell for an application! 9

10 Program AD Expectations Each Nutcracker family is asked to raise a minimum of $50 in program ads. If the $50 is not met, families are responsible for fulfilling this amount. This minimum may also be met through the Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser. If a student fulfills the $50 ad sales minimum, their family will receive 2 free tickets for each additional $50 in ad sales! This profit is essential to this special production! Proceeds help finance costumes, backdrop rentals, storage rental, moving trucks, and stage lighting and sound systems. Sponsorship Options: Sugar Plum Fairies - $ Public address system recognition of your company s support prior to all performances Full cover, black and white, advertisement of your company in the program 4 tickets to one performance of Renaissance Academy s The Nutcracker Snow Queens - $ Full page, black and white advertisement of your company in the program 2 tickets to one performance of Renaissance Academy s The Nutcracker Friends of Clara - $50.00 ½ page advertisement of your company in the program 2 tickets to one performance of Renaissance Academy s The Nutcracker Land of the Sweets - $20.00 Business card sized advertisement of your company in the program Please note: The $50 minimum is per family, NOT per student. Sponsorship forms are included in the back of this packet 10

11 Nutcracker Program Sponsorship Help support the Renaissance Academy Nutcracker by purchasing a sponsorship with great benefits for you and your company. The Renaissance Academy Nutcracker is attended by over 2000 community members throughout three performances. The Nutcracker offers a professional ballet theater performance experience to students in K through 12 th grade at an affordable cost. Your support enables this program to continue year to year. Sugar Plum Fairies - $ Public address system recognition of your company s support prior to all performances Full cover, black and white, advertisement of your company in the program 4 tickets to one performance of Renaissance Academy s The Nutcracker Snow Queens - $ Full page, black and white advertisement of your company in the program 2 tickets to one performance of Renaissance Academy s The Nutcracker Friends of Clara - $50.00 ½ page advertisement of your company in the program 2 tickets to one performance of Renaissance Academy s The Nutcracker Land of the Sweets - $20.00 Business card sized advertisement of your company in the program I appreciate your generous donation to such an amazing program. Thank you, Narissa Fell Renaissance Academy Dance Department 413 Fairview St. Phoenixville, PA Sponsorship Form Please submit to Renaissance Academy by Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Sponsorship Level: Amount: Company Name: *Please attach logo and or artwork. You may also send artwork to nutcracker@rak12.org Checks can be made payable to Renaissance Academy. 11

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