THE NUTCRACKER
This page is for the use of currently enrolled KCBS students who are participating in the nutcracker.
As a cast member, students will be held to the same high standards as the professional company and second company dancers and that are expected by our audiences. This website was created as a resource for you to ensure a smooth and successful audition, rehearsal, and performance experience. Please read all the information included on this website.
The use of any video, audio, or still photographic equipment is prohibited at any rehearsal or performance and in the backstage or dressing room areas
Please contact us at kcbstagemanagement@gmail.com or 816-516-0207 with questions.
Casting and Schedule Information
Casting Information Scene Involvement Performance Schedule Live Updating Schedules
Policies and PROCEDUREs
Contact Information General Protocols Media Policies Rehearsal & Performance Policies Parking Costume Information At The Theatre Backstage Volunteers Tickets Information
Artistic Staff:
Choreographer & Stager: Mr. Devon Carney
Student’s Rehearsal Directors: Ms. Kim Cowen, Ms. Lauren Fadeley Veyette
Production Staff:
Director of Production: Amy Taylor
Stage Manager: Laura Krus
Assistant Stage Manager: Maddie Brasgalla
Costume Supervisor: Jennifer Carroll
Assistant Costume Supervisor: Betti Jo Diem
IMPORTANT DATES:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 | AUDITION PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE
(link to be added Fall 2023) |
FRI, SEPT 22
To view specific Registration & Audition Times, see schedule below. |
AUDITION – Boys, Level 1 – Advanced, Pre-Pro Eve,& Daytime Level I-IV
HEIGHT: 3′ 8″ & Up |
AUDITION – Pre-Pro Evening & Daytime III & IV
HEIGHT: 4′ 4″ – 5′ 11″ |
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AUDITION – ADVANCED
HEIGHT: 4′ 4″ – 5′ 11″ |
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SAT, SEPT 23
To view specific Registration & Audition Times, see schedule below. |
AUDITION – INTERMEDIATE & DAYTIME I & II
HEIGHT: 4′ 4″ – 5′ 11″ |
AUDITION – Level 4
HEIGHT: 4′ 2″ – 5′ 6″ |
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AUDITION – Level 3
HEIGHT: 4′ 2″ – 5′ 6″ |
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AUDITION – Level 2
HEIGHT: 3′ 8″ – 4′ 8″ |
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AUDITION – Level 1
HEIGHT: 3′ 8″ – 4′ 5″ |
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SAT, SEPT 30 | ROLE CASTING NOTIFICATION |
WEEKEND OF OCT 14 | REHEARSALS BEGIN |
THURS, NOV 16 | THEATRE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE NOTIFICATION
(includes Cast A/B performance dates) |
FRI, NOV 24 | THEATRE REHEARSALS BEGIN |
FRI, DECEMBER 1 | FIRST PERFORMANCE |
SUN, DEC 24 | FINAL PERFORMANCE |
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR “REMIND” UPDATES:
Families of students who are cast in The Nutcracker will receive instructions for how to subscribe to these updates when role assignment emails are delivered. Jekyll & Hyde messages may be included in this window until that production closes.
CASTING:
Please note, there will be an option in the bottom right corner of the grid to “View Larger Version” if needed.
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SCENE INVOLVEMENT
ACT ONE
Party Scene – Party Girls, Party Boys, Fritz, Clara, Party Parent
Battle Scene – Big Mice, Bunny, Soldiers, Clara,, Baby Mice, Divert Dolls
Kingdom of the Snow and Snow Scene – Reindeer, Clara
ACT TWO
In the Clouds – Angels, Cherubs (Clara in Balloon)
Welcome / Intro – Angels, Tea & Matroyshka Children, Polichinelles,
(Clara – onstage for all of Act 2)
Diverts
Spanish
Tea – Tea Children
Marzipan – Lambs
Russian – Matroyshka Children
Mother Ginger – Polichinelles, Clara
Finale – Angels, Tea Children, Matroyshka Children, Clara, Polichinelles
2023 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
There are no student performer rehearsals from Monday, November 20 to Thursday, November 23
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Nov 24
Theatre Rehearsal |
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Theatre Rehearsal |
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Theatre Rehearsal |
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Theatre Rehearsal
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Theatre Rehearsal
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Theatre Rehearsal
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DEC 1
1A- 7:30pm
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2A- 2:00pm 3B- 7:30pm |
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1A- 1:00pm 3B- 5:00pm |
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2A- 10:30am 3B- 7:30pm |
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Hanukkah 1 1B- 10:30am 2A- 7:30pm |
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Hanukkah 2 3B- 2:00pm 1A- 7:30pm |
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Hanukkah 3 2A- 1:00pm 1B- 5:00pm |
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Hanukkah 4
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Hanukkah 5
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Hanukkah 6 1A- 6:00pm
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Hanukkah 7 3B- 10:30am 2B- 7:30pm |
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Hanukkah 8 1A- 7:30pm |
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3A- 2:00pm 2B- 7:30pm |
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1B- 1:00pm 2A- 5:00pm |
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2A- 7:30pm |
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3B- 2:00pm 1A- 7:30pm |
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Asarah B’Tevet 2A- 2:00pm 3B- 7:30pm |
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1B- 2:00pm 2A- 7:30pm |
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Christmas Eve
3B- 1:00pm |
LIVE UPDATING SCHEDULES:
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- Please note the option in the bottom right corner of the grid to “View Larger Version” if needed.
- Please note the options to Filter (best option), search or sort by “Roles Called” (select “has any of” under Filter options)
- Scroll to the right or click on any cell and press the spacebar /tap on any cell to see rehearsal times.
This schedule is subject to change.
*Please double check the “roles called” column to ensure your student does not miss any rehearsals*
Please note the option to Subscribe to the calendar in the bottom right corner of the grid.
This schedule is subject to change.