BETH FOWLER DANCE COMPANY NUTCRACKER REHEARSAL SCHEDULE 2018 ****Updated 11/26/18*****

BETH FOWLER DANCE COMPANY NUTCRACKER REHEARSAL SCHEDULE 2018 ****Updated 11/26/18***** Mandatory Dress Rehearsals- These are the week prior to the Nutcracker performances. The dress rehearsals will be held at the Genoa dance studio Sunday, November 25 th through Tuesday, November 27 th for the Genoa dancers in Cast I, II, III and at the Egyptian Theater Wednesday, November 28 th and Thursday, November 29 th. Dress rehearsals will be held at the St. Charles studio on Tuesday, December 4 th and Wednesday, December 5 th and at the St Charles North High School on Friday December 7 th and Saturday December 8 th for the students in the Cast IV, V Photos by Andra- Andra Elk will be taking photos at all dress rehearsals held at the Genoa dance studio Sunday, November 25 th through Tuesday November 27 th and on Tuesday December 4 th and Wednesday December 5 th at the St Charles Studio. Order forms will be sent out soon. Rehearsal helpers will take the dancers to have photos taken and will take your order at that time to the photographer. These rehearsals should be treated like the real show; the young dancers should have their hair and make-up done at home so they arrive at the rehearsals ready to go. Dancers must have their hair in buns with all bangs pinned and sprayed back flat. If the hair is too short for a bun, French braid the hair back securely; this is true for everyone except the Cousins, Jack n the Box, Mice, Rats and Mother Ginger Dancers. Remember the dancers are under stage lights and bangs will shadow their faces. COUSINS - The girl cousins must have their hair down with many curls (banana curls are from that era). Their bangs and sides should be pulled and slicked back in a rubber band (half pony). Hair bows will be provided for them. RATS Should have their hair in a French braid with the ends tucked under (buns will not fit under the masks); the bangs should also be slicked back. Rats also need black tights and black dance shoes (ballet or jazz). The Rats will need a black turtleneck which we have however if they wish to wear their own they may. ALL MOTHER GINGER DANCERS, JACK IN THE BOX DANCERS & MICE -Need to have two ponytails on the side of the head with lots of curls (bangs, sides and backs need to be slicked down). Make-up should be applied at home highlighting the eyes, lips and cheeks for the performances and the rehearsal in which their photo will be taken. Mice should have 3 black whiskers on each side of the nose and a little black circle on the end of the nose. (Stage moms will apply theses since most of the mice are also Jack N the Box dancers first. If your dancer needs a special kind of pencil for allergy reasons please send it with them) REMEMBER: All dancers should come to rehearsals with their dress code dancewear under their regular clothes. Their hair and make-up should be ready to go. Please provide your dancer(s) with some type of dance bag for the clothes and shoes that they will be taking off. This will help eliminate the problems of lost shoes, clothes and other items. This would be a great help! Call Times: All dancers should arrive at the Call Time listed for their dance regardless of whether or not they are purchasing a photo. The class shot will include everyone and the call times insure everyone is present in case we are running ahead of schedule. PLEASE BE ON TIME. THE THEATER REHEARSALS ARE VERY TIGHTLY SCHEDULED AND LATE ARRIVALS WILL GREATLY AFFECT ALL DANCES. MAKE SURE YOU ENTER ON TIME AND BEGIN TO STRETCH AND WARM UP. Genoa in Studio Dress Rehearsals Sunday, Nov.25 th - at the BFSD Genoa Studio Group Call Time Photo Time Rehearsal Time 1. Christmas Fairy, Clara & Family 11:00 11:30 12:00-12:30 2. Young Boy and Girl Cousins (Cast I, II, III) 11:30 12:00 12:30-1:00 3. Jack N the Box (Cast I,II,III) (w/helpers) 12:00 12:30 1:00-1:30 4. Cast I,II,III Party Scene Run Thru (all soloist, Tumblers, Big Jack n Box) 12:30 1:00(Cast I,II,III,Dolls) 1:30-2:30 5. Young Boy and Girl Cousins (Cast IV, V) 2:00 (photo in St Charles) 2:30-3:00 6. Cast IV, V Party Scene Run thru 2:30 ----- 3:00-4:00 7. Snow Pas De Deux 3:00 3:30 4:00-4:30 8. Snow Flakes w/ King and Queen 3:30 4:00 4:30-5:30 10. Snapshot (Arabian, Spanish) 4:30 (Angels photo) 5:00 5:30-5:45 Angels (Cast I, II, III) w/soloist, Christmas Fairy, 5:45-6:15 Prince& Clara 11. Arabian Dance (All Dancers and Carriers) 5:30 6:00 6:30-7:00 12. Greeting/Spanish Couples/Pantomime 6:00 6:30 7:00-7:30 13. Spanish (Cast I/II/III) 6:30 7:00 7:30-8:30

14. Clara Going Home Closure Cancelled rescheduled Monday 8:30-8:45 15. Final Bow (Company, Waltz) Cancelled Rescheduled Monday 8:45-9:15 Genoa in Studio Dress Rehearsals con t. Monday, November 26 th at the BFSD Genoa Studio Group Call Time Photo Time Rehearsal Time 1. Chinese (Cast I, II, III) w/soloist 4:00 4:30 5:00-5:30 2. Mother Ginger (Cast I, II, III) 4:30 5:00 5:30-6:00 3. Candy Cane (Cast I,II,III)w/soloist 5:00 5:30 6:00-6:30 4. Russian Dance 5:30 6:00 6:30-7:00 5. Waltz of the Flowers (Both Casts) 5:00 6:30 7:00-8:00 6. Closure/Final Bow (Company, Waltz) 8:00-9:00 Tuesday, Nov 27 th at the BFSD Genoa Studio Group Call Time Photo Time Rehearsal Time 1. Mice (Cast I,II,III) (2 Big Rats) 4:00 4:30 5:00-5:30 2. Battle (Cast I, II, III) (Nutcracker/Rat K) 4:30 5:00 5:30-6:30 3. Pas De Deux/Sugar Plum & Prince 5:00 5:30 6:30-7:00 4. Arabian Pas 7:00-8:00 St Charles in Studio Dress Rehearsals Tuesday, Dec. 4 th at the BFSD St Charles Studio 1. Jack N Box (Cast IV,V) w /tumbling clowns 4:30 5:00 5:30-6:00 2. Spanish (Cast IV,V) w/soloist 5:00 5:30 6:00-6:30 3. Mice (Cast IV, V) 5:30 6:00 6:30-7:00 4. Waltz of the Flowers (Cast IV/V) w/soloist 6:00 6:30 7:00-8:00 5. Chinese (Cast IV, V) 7:00 7:30 8:00-8:30 6. Battle (Cast IV,V) w (Nutcracker/Rat King) 7:30 8:00 8:30-9:30 Wednesday, Dec. 5 th at the BFSD St Charles Studio 1. Cousins (en Pointe, girls and boys) (Cast IV, V) 4:00 4:30 5:00-5:30 2. Mother Ginger (Cast IV,V) 4:30 5:00 5:30-6:30 ---Dancers who need solo photos here------- 4:45 5:15 3. Candy Canes (Cast IV,V) w/soloist 5:30 6:00 6:30-7:00 4. Angels (Cast IV/V) w soloist 6:00 6:30 7:00-7:30

EGYPTIAN THEATER REHEARSALS All rehearsals on Wednesday Nov. 28 th, Thursday Nov 29 th are at the Egyptian Theater in DeKalb and for Cast I, II, and III ONLY. All dancers must enter through the backstage door, which is located in the alley right off Locust Street. Please do not take your dancer through the front door for rehearsal or performance. Tickets will not be on sale at the theatre box office during rehearsals. Please check the theatre web-site for box office hours at www.egyptiantheatre.org where you can also purchase tickets 24/7. Tickets will also be available at the door 1 hour before each performance. Wednesday, Nov 28 th -At the Egyptian Theater in DeKalb Group Call Time Rehearsal Time 1. Clara s Family, Christmas Fairy, Jack in the Box Cast I, II, III & Boy & Girl Cousins Cast I, II, III 4:00 4:15-5:00 2. Adult Dance/ Cousins on Pointe (All Casts) & Set up for Cast I, II, III Party Run thru 4:30 5:00-5:30 3. Cast I, II, III Party Scene run Thru EVERYONE 4:30 5:30-6:00 4 Mice (Cast I, II, III) w/2 Big Rats 5:30 6:00-6:30 5. Battle (Cast I, II, III) w/ Nutcracker & Rat 6:00 6:30-7:00 6. Mother Ginger (Cast I, II, III) 6:30 7:00-7:30 7. Candy Cane (Cast I, II, III) w/soloist 7:00 7:30-7:50 8. Angels (Cast I, II, III) w/soloist 7:15 7:50-8:10 9. Chinese (Cast I, II, III) plus Soloist 7:30 8:10-8:30 10.Waltz of the Flowers (Cast I,II,III) 8:00 8:30-9:00 11. Russian &Arabian Moved to Thursday at 4 8:30 9:00-9:30 11 Sugar Plum/Pas De Deux 8:30 9:00-9:30 Thursday, Nov. 29 th At The Egyptian Theater in DeKalb Group Call Time Rehearsal Time 1. Russian & Arabian 4:00 4:15-4:45 1. Sugar Plum/Pas De Deux Moved to We at 8:30 4:00 4:15-4:45 2. Snow Pas & Snowflakes (Cast I,II,III) 4:15 4:45-5:45 3. Snapshot Rehearsal (Arabian/Spanish) Clara, Prince Xmas Fairy 5:15 5:45-6:00 4. Greeting Spanish Couples/Pantomime 5:30 6:00-6:15 5. Spanish (Cast I, II, III) w/ soloist 5:45 6:15-7:00 6. Closure and Final Bow/Stage set up 6:30 7:00-7:30 7. Nutcracker Run Thru (Cast I/II/III) EVERYONE 7:00 7:30-9:30 (Full costume, makeup and hair) {Cast I of Spanish & Snow} DeKalb Show Drop off/pick Up All dancers should come to the theater with their dress code dancewear under their regular clothes. The dancers should wear their Sunday Best to the Egyptian theatre, as they will be going out into the audience during part of the performance. At the dancers call time please bring your dancer(s) to the backstage door. Our backstage helpers will take the dancers into the balcony to see the half of the show that they are not in. After the show, please pick up your dancer(s) in the auditorium. All dancers will return to the seating area once they have changed and packed up their belongings. The dancers who are watching from the balcony will come down into the main level also. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKE DANCERS DURING THE PERFORMANCE! The backstage door must stay closed for the safety of the dancers. This is so we can keep track of all the children. This is a safety issue. You are welcome to help the volunteer spot link to sign up will be sent in an email to you soon. The backstage helpers take the dancers to and from the balcony during intermission. Please do not pull your child out of line because the parent volunteers are responsible for the children in their group. Randomly taking children creates problems for the volunteers keeping track of all the children to make sure they safely get back to their parents. REMINDER- Videotaping and flash photography are not allowed during the performances. A theatre representative will take them and you could be asked to leave, so please follow this rule and don t even bring them.

ST CHARLES NORTH HIGH SCHOOL DRESS REHEARSALS The below scheduled Rehearsals will be held at the St Charles North High School Friday, Dec. 7 th At St Charles North High School in St Charles, Il Group Call Time Rehearsal Time 1. Jack in the Box (Cast IV,V) 4:00 4:15-4:30 2. Party scene (Cast IV/V) EVERYONE 4:00 4:30-5:00 3. Party Scene Run thru Inc. Jack in Box 5:00-5:30 4. Mice(Cast IV,V) 5:00 5:30-5:45 5. Battle (Cast IV/V) 5:15 5:45-6:15 All including Clara & Nutcracker 6. Snow Pas de Deux, X-mas Fairy, Nutcracker, Clara 5:30(be warmed up) 6:15-6:30 7. Snow Scene with Nutcracker, Clara, Drosselmeyer 6:00(be warmed up) 6:30-6:45 8. Angels w/soloist (IV,V), Snapshot (Spanish & Arabian), Clara, Nutcracker, Christmas Fairy 6:00 6:45-7:00 9. Greeting/Spanish Couples/Pantomime 6:30 7:00-7:15 (Includes Nutcracker, Clara, Spanish Couples, Russian, Arabian, Roses Queen, Candy Cane Q, Chinese, Spanish Soloist) 10. Spanish, Chinese, Arabian, Russian (w/soloists) 6:45 7:15-7:45 11. Candy Cane (IV/V) w/soloist 7:15 7:45-8:00 12. Mother Ginger (IV/V) 7:30 8:00-8:15 13. Waltz of the Flowers (IV/V)w/soloist 7:45(be warmed up) 8:15-8:30 14. Pas De Deux/Closure 8:00 8:30-8:45 Closure-Spanish & Chinese Soloist, Candy Cane & Rose Queen, Arabian, Russian, M, Ginger &Kids 15. Final Bow (All Company, Waltz of Flowers, Fritz & Parents, Drosselmeyer 8:45-9:00 Saturday Dec 8 th Full Nutcracker Run Thru Dress Rehearsal (in Full Costume, hair and make- up) Cast IV/V Call Time Rehearsal Time 1. Full Nutcracker Run Thru EVERYONE CAST IV/V 12:30 1:00-3:00 The theater needs to be cleared out by 3:30pm. Dancers should go for a light dinner and be back by their call time for their first show! PARENTS! At the dancers call time, please bring your dancer(s) to the backstage area. Young Creative Dancers (under age 7) should meet their group in the auditorium. Our backstage helpers will take the dancers into rehearsal and stay with them throughout the rehearsal time. If you have questions regarding rehearsals, the shows or your child please see Madlyn or one of the BFSD staff. St Charles Show Drop Off/Pick Up: All dancers should come to the theater with their dress code dancewear under their regular clothes. Dancers will remain backstage for the entire show and you will pick up your dancer there after the show. They are able to watch the show by close circuit TV feed in the staging room. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED BACKSTAGE AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE END OF THE SHOW. The students are well taken care of by the staff and the parent volunteers. You are welcome to help the volunteer spot link to sign up will be sent in an email to you soon. REMINDER- Videotaping and flash photography are not allowed during the performances. A theatre representative will take them and you could be asked to leave, so please follow this rule and don t even bring them.

REMEMBER: THIS SCHEDULE IS ONLY TENTATIVE REHEARSALS SOMETIMES RUN OVER AND THEN THE ENTIRE SCHEDULE IS OFF PLEASE BE PATIENT. THE ONLY PEOPLE ALLOWED IN THE THEATRE DURING REHEARSALS ARE: DANCERS, STAFF AND HELPERS - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT WITH LIMITED SPACE AND TIME WE NEED TO HAVE AS LITTLE CONFUSION AS POSSIBLE. IF YOU ARE NOT HELPING, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE, SO BE SURE AND PLAN SOMETHING FOR THE TIME YOUR DANCER(S) IS REHEARSING. THE CLASS HELPER WILL BE W ITH YOUR CHILD UNTIL THE REHEARSAL IS OVER. THERE ARE NO VIDEO CAMERAS OR FLASH PHOTOS ALLOWED DURING PERFORMANCES AND REHEARSALS THEY DISTRACT AND BLIND THE DANCERS WHEN THEY ARE ON STAGE (ESPECIALLY DURING TURNS WHEN THEY ARE TRYING TO SPOT). A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE THEATRE WILL TAKE THEM OR ASK YOU TO TAKE THEM OUT AND THEY COULD ASK YOU TO LEAVE, SO PLEASE DON T EVEN BRING THEM. THANK YOU. Tickets! Tickets are on sale now purchase yours now by visiting www.bethfowlerschoolofdance.com. Tickets are available until November 25 th at an early bird discount rate for regular tickets $21 for adults & $15 for children under 12. After Nov 25 th regular tickets will be $24 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Premium seats in the first 5 rows are available for $26 for adults & $20 for children under 12 before Nov 27 th and after Nov 27 th these premium seats will be $29 for adults & $20 for children under 12. All tickets will be handled through the website above and can be picked up at will call, printed out at home or mailed to you for an additional charge. There is a convenience fee charged on all tickets purchased online. All tickets can be purchased in person at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb during ticket office hours. Please visit www.egyptiantheatre.org for office hours. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door 1 hour prior to each performance. DAY OF THE SHOW The Backstage door can NOT be opened for any reason while the performance is in progress! Outside noise and light goes onto the stage and the stage lighting is destroyed if the backstage door is opened (door in alley). Please get your dancers when the show is over. The show is kept down to an enjoyable length (less than two hours). Ticket Stubs during intermission should be kept! You will need them in order to return to your seats. Please remember, all seats are reserved. CLOSED DRESS REHEARSALS!!!!! Dress rehearsals are CLOSED. This means no parents, guardians or anyone not in the show is allowed to sit in the theater. The dancers will be safe with the adult class helpers. There is also no videotaping or photo taking at the rehearsals. Help us stay on schedule better and eliminate much confusion as extra noise and people in the theater only cause delays in the schedule. Ms Beth and the dancers work very hard on these performances and they want everyone to see the performances at their best. Rehearsals are for ironing out the kinks. When people watch rehearsals it puts more stress on the dancers and teachers. Let s make the performances be your first viewing of all the hard work your dancer has put into The Nutcracker. Have a great show! VOLUNTEERS- I will be using Volunteer Spot again this year for stage moms and balcony/lobby helpers for dads. A link will be sent in a separate email by the end of the week 10/21. If you do not receive it please let me know. If you wish to help with your dancers group you MUST REGISTER TO DO SO. If your dancers group already has enough helpers please think about helping with another group I will make sure you get to go up and see your dancer at their time to dance as well. I will be handing out the name tags at the call times to the parents who have signed up. ONLY those parents will be allowed to be back stage and in the dressing room areas. All Other parents should drop off your dancers ready to go. You will not be allowed downstairs at the Egyptian or in the backstage area at the St Charles North High School. This is for the safety of the dancers as well as the ability to keep all the dancers focused and dressed and ready to go. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

NUTCRACKER BALLET Days of the Shows Schedule Friday November 30 th, Saturday December 1 st, Sunday December 2 rd, 2018 EGYPTIAN THEATRE DE KALB, ILLINOIS CAST I Friday, November 30 th 7:00 p.m. Dancers Call Warm up Class 1. Creative Dancers Levels I, II & III 6:00 p.m. 2. Beginning Levels I & II 6:00 p.m. 3. Intermediate Levels & Up 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 4. Performance 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. CAST II Saturday, December 1 st 7:00 p.m. 1. Creative Dancers Levels I, II & III 6:00 p.m. 2. Beginning Levels I & II 6:00 p.m. 3. Intermediate Levels & Up 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 4. Performance 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. CAST III Sunday, December 2 nd 2:00 p.m. 1. Creative Dancers- Levels I, II & III 1:00 p.m. 2. Beginning Levels I & II 1:00 p.m. 3. Intermediate Levels & Up 12:00 noon 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4. Performance 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8 th, Sunday December 9 th, 2018 St Charles North High School, St Charles Illinois CAST IV Saturday, December 8th 7:00 p.m. Dancers Call Warm-Up Class 1. Creative Dancers- Levels I, II & III 6:00 p.m. 2. Beginning Levels I & II 6:00 p.m. 3. Intermediate Levels & Up 5:00 p.m. 5:30-6:30pm 4. Performance 7:00pm - 9:00pm CAST V Sunday, December 9th 2:00 p.m. 1. Creative Dancers- Levels I, II & III 1:00 p.m. 2. Beginning Levels I & II 1:00 p.m. 3. Intermediate Levels & Up 12:00 noon 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4. Performance 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please remember this is a public performance presented by our professional dance company. This is not a dance school recital performed for just the parents. We are proud to give our young dancers from the school the opportunity to perform with our dance company. Most dance companies hold auditions for such parts. Thanks for all your cooperation. Enjoy the show!