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″

AUDITION – ADVANCED

HEIGHT: 4′ 4″ – 5′ 11″

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″

AUDITION – Level 3

HEIGHT: 4′ 2″ – 5′ 6″

AUDITION – Level 2

HEIGHT: 3′ 8″ – 4′ 8″

AUDITION – Level 1

HEIGHT: 3′ 8″ – 4′ 5″

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 SceneParty Girls, Party Boys, Fritz, Clara, Party Parent

Battle SceneBig Mice, Bunny, Soldiers, Clara,, Baby Mice, Divert Dolls

Kingdom of the Snow and Snow SceneReindeer, Clara

ACT TWO

In the CloudsAngels, Cherubs (Clara in Balloon)

Welcome / IntroAngels, 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

FinaleAngels, Tea Children, Matroyshka Children, Clara, Polichinelles

2023 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

There are no student performer rehearsals from Monday, November 20 to Thursday, November 23

MON TUES WEDS THURS FRI SAT SUN
Nov 24

Theatre Rehearsal

25

Theatre Rehearsal

26

Theatre Rehearsal

27

 

 

28

Theatre Rehearsal

 

29

Theatre Rehearsal

 

30

Theatre Rehearsal

 

DEC 1

1A- 

7:30pm

 

2

2A- 2:00pm

3B- 7:30pm

3

1A-

 1:00pm

3B- 5:00pm

4

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

7

 

2A- 10:30am

3B- 7:30pm

8

Hanukkah 1

1B- 10:30am

2A- 7:30pm

9

Hanukkah 2

3B- 2:00pm

1A- 7:30pm

10

Hanukkah 3

2A- 

1:00pm

1B- 5:00pm

11

Hanukkah 4

 

 

12

Hanukkah 5

 

 

13

Hanukkah 6

1A- 6:00pm

 

14

Hanukkah 7

3B- 10:30am

2B- 7:30pm

15

Hanukkah 8

 1A- 7:30pm

16

 

3A- 2:00pm

2B- 7:30pm

17

 

1B- 1:00pm

2A- 5:00pm

18

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

2A- 7:30pm

21

 

3B- 2:00pm

1A- 7:30pm

22

Asarah B’Tevet

2A- 2:00pm

3B- 7:30pm

23

 

1B- 2:00pm

2A- 7:30pm

24

Christmas Eve

 

3B- 1:00pm

LIVE UPDATING SCHEDULES:

    • 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.

 

Stage Management Contact Information

General Protocols

Photography, Videography & Media

Student Rehearsal and Performance Policies

Parking

Costume Information

At The Theatre

Backstage Volunteers

Ticket Information