THE NUTCRACKER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT 2014
Participation in The Nutcracker is not mandatory, but a choice. This will be a low-key, family
friendly event for students of all levels (ages 3 and up) and class styles. Please take the time to
consider the Costs and Requirements of The Nutcracker. You must be available for both
performances.
Casting:
There is a part for everyone, even those dancers who do not take ballet. We will have tap, jazz,
and Hip Hop style numbers included in our show.
IMPORTANT DATES
Rehearsal Begin at Stage Door – Saturday, September 13th (Mirliton/Doll, Snow/Flower,
Arabian, Pine Forest, Specialty Numbers)
Saturday,
September 20th (Bon Bons, Chinese Tea, Lollipops, Angels Mice, Children’s Dance, Clowns,
Candy Canes, Russian, Soldiers, Frozen)
Mandatory Run Thru at Stage Door (entire cast) - Saturday, November 1st, 1:00pm
Mandatory Costume Rehearsal at Stage Door (entire cast) - Saturday, November 8th and
15th, 1:00pm – Dancers come in costume.
Mandatory Costume Rehearsal at The Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center - Saturday,
November 22nd, 10:00am - All dancers arrive in costume with hair & make-up done (Young
dancers costume only)
*If your child is not at the dress rehearsal, he/she will not be able to perform in the shows. Please
keep this date on your calendars
Performance at The Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center - Saturday, November 22nd 3:00pm –
All dancers arrive in costume with hair & make-up done.
Performance at The Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center - Sunday, November 23rd, 2:00pm – All
dancers arrive in costume with hair & make-up done
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will start Saturday, September 13th for Core dancers and Saturday, September 20th for
all others. They will be held every Saturday. *See rehearsal schedule for details.
Attendance Policy:
Students are not allowed to miss more than one Nutcracker rehearsal (a second miss will be taken
on a case by case basis). After a third miss, for any reason, the student will be taken out of the
show. (Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS) Sorry, but these rehearsals cannot be made-up. If a
rehearsal is missed, it is the responsibility of the dancer to contact a fellow dancer to learn what
they missed before the next rehearsal.
Costumes:
Each dance will have a costume. If you are cast in more than one dance then you will have more
than one costume. The costumes run between $65-$100.We will be measuring students for
costumes during our casting call. You will be responsible for any alterations. Students will need
to supply their own tights and proper shoes (details to follow).
* Core dancers will have the opportunity to pass down costumes.
Fees and Tickets:
There is a $40 Nutcracker participation fee that helps to cover The Nutcracker production costs.
(i.e. theater rental, teachers, sets, props, and programs), Included in this fee will be two tickets for
the show of your choice.
ALL REHEARSAL, COSTUME, and PARTICIPATION FEE ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
General Seating Ticket Sales start at Stage Door Oct 1st - $18 adults, $12 students and
children over 3 years old, children under 3 are free. Group rates are available for seniors, Girl
Scout troops, etc.
Pictures and DVD:
Pictures of the performance will be taken by a professional Performing Arts Photographer.
Pictures will be available to order from their website.
DVDs will also be available to order. Order forms will be available later.
PTA (Parents Technical Assistant):
We will need parent assistants to help run the show. Your participation will be essential. We will
post volunteer signup sheets closer to the show.
Security- Backstage/dressing rooms:
Due to the length of the show, dancers may be checked in before the show or at intermission. We
will also check students out during intermission if finished with their performance. Students will
be secured backstage and not permitted to exit until intermission or after the final curtain. NO
EXCEPTIONS. Students will be required to be signed in and out by parent or a designate. Child
safety must be placed before convenience. Please allow extra time in your scheduling.
If this security factor is not acceptable to you, please do not sign up for The Nutcracker .
Information will be posted at the studio, online at our website, www.stagedoor-dance.com. and
will be given to each participant.
STAGE DOOR
NUTCRACKER 2014 AGREEMENT
I have read, understand, and agree to all performance information given on previous pages, and
give permission for my child to perform in The Nutcracker 2014.
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________________
ABSOLUTE DEADLINE to return your permission slip, - September 13th.
Your account will be charged accordingly in 2 installments.
The 1st installment will be charged upon the return of this agreement.
The 2nd installment will be charged Oct. 1st.
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________________________
Role/s Accepted:
___________________________________________________________________
PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THIS AGREEMENT!
NO CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS, OR EXCHANGES!
Fee Worksheet
Mark all that apply. If you are not sure, please check with the office.
Participation Fee (one per student)
____Participation Fee ($40)
Rehearsals
(if performing in more than one dance please mark the appropriate quantity. i.e. performing in the Bon bons dance as well as the
Chinese Tea dance, 2@ $105 )
10 Weeks / 45min. ___ @ $105
11 Weeks/ 45min. ___@ $140
In Class___@ $0
(All Dances, except the following as noted)
(Arabian)
(Spanish)
11 Weeks/ 1hr. ___@ $150
8 Weeks/ 30Min. ___@ $120
3 or More roles @ $300
(Mirliton/Doll)
(Pine Forest)
(No additional discount)
Sub total ____________________
15% discount for 2 dances _____________________
Rehearsal fee Total ____________________(Continued on back)
Costume Order Worksheet (Mark all that apply)
____Bon Bons ($65)
____ Chinese Tea ($65)
____ Lollipops ($65)
____ Angels ($65)
____ Younger and Older Mice ($65) ____ Frozen ($65)
____ Candy Canes ($65)
____ Clowns ($75)
____ Russian ($75)
____ Soldiers ($75)
____ Mirlitons ($75)
____ Dolls ($75)
____ Flowers ($25 & Custom)
_____ Snow ($25 & Custom)
____ Solos ($75)
(Fairy, Soldier, Chinese)
You will be charged for a costume for each dance have agreed to participate in unless you fill out the
following EXEMPTION.
EXEMPTION: Please explain if you are not ordering a costume for your role/s. (i.e. purchasing a hand
me down, repeating a role, or it is custom and will be sewn)
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Sub total________________________
10% discount on 2 Costumes________________________
15% discount on 3 or more costumes________________________
Costume Total________________________
Bon-Bons:
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Chinese Tea:
Isabella Andrade
Jada Summerville
Brookelynne Mashouri-Gregory
Melissa Thacker
Kayden Storm
Emery Jackson
Caroline Hartman
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Sydney Ward
Layla Foreman
Cami Kieran
Lollipops:
Nyla Biondolillo
Layla Martin
Ellie Brainin
Chloe Mullen
Aubree Magnahi
Makena Ross
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Angels:
Ashley Bates
Tatum Polan
Madison Evans
Claire Sproule
Isabel Lai
Annabelle Watson
Madeline Massa
Presley Williams
Nathalie Okada
Celia Hughes
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Mice:
Charley Berry
Stella Malget
McKinley Blehm
Gwen Porter
Grace Riley
Gabby Walsh
Nola Conkling
Kayla Wilson
Anya Joseph
Cayman Ringdahl
Sofia LoPilato
Mice (older)
Carolyn Finn,
Megan Levan
Emma Stenger
Claire Kikkawa
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Soldiers
Dani Berry
Emma Stenger
Ella Gruber
Ella Shreiner
Maddy Hulle
SDK Students
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Clowns
Rylee Heumann
Elizabeth Thacker
Cherie Laethem
Ella Williams
Riley Platenburg
Kendall Brainin
Siena Baker
Dani Berry
Maddy Hulle
Camille Zimmer
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Russian
Ella Shreiner
Emma Stenger
Ella Gruber
Maci Moses
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Polar Express
Nola Conkling
Ella Shreiner
Ella Gruber
Maci Moses
Emma Stenger
SDK Students
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Dolls
Katherine Tarangelo
Sydney Loesch
Eloise Melendez
Claire Kikkawa
Megan Levan
Samantha Amezcua
Carolyn Finn
Theresa Hooker
Doll Solos
Emily Huang
Charlotte Jacobs
Mary Wilkinson
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Mirlitons
Claire Kikkawa
Carolyn Finn
Samantha Ameczua
Megn Levan,
Theresa Hooker
Sydney Loesch
Katherine Tarangelo
Eloise Melendez
Emily Huang
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Snow Flakes
Maci Moses
Claire Kikkawa
Leslie Conkling
Carolyn Finn
Camille Zimmer
Mary Wilkinson
Snowflakes Pointe
Christina Warren
Charlotte Jacobs
Nicole Loya
Jen Andrade
Manon Wogahn
Natalie Finn
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Waltz of the Flowers
Maci Moses
Christina Warren
Leslie Conkling
Nicole Loya
Camille Zimmer
Manon Wogahn
Claire Kikkawa
Charlotte Jacobs
Carolyn Finn
Jen Andrade
Mary Wilkinson
Natalie Finn
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Arabians
Nicole Loya
Camille Zimmer
Natalie Finn
Danielle Dattalo
Manon Woghan
Charlotte Jacobs
Christina Warren
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Adagio:
Nicole Loya
Jen Andrade
Natalie Finn
Charlotte Jacobs
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Spanish:
Megan Levan
Mary Wilkinson
Leah Santourian
Charlene Hooker
Yelena Petrova
Lizeth Stanley
Lauren Jeffers