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CONNECTICUT CONCERT BALLET
presents
The Nutcracker
2013
Cast Handbook
Congratulations on your role in The Nutcracker!
This is an exciting and rewarding time for our dancers and their families.
Participation in The Nutcracker requires a lot of hard work, commitment
and dedication, but it is all worth it when the curtain goes up!
You will probably have a few questions along the way. Please feel free to
reach out to us at any time for help!
This year’s performances will be held at:
Manchester High School’s Bailey Auditorium
Dec 14 at 2pm & 7pm
Dec 15 at 2pm
Dec 21 at 2pm & 7pm
Dec 22 at 2pm
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Contact Information 3
Performance Order and Roles 4
Rules & Expectations for all cast members 5
Cast A/B/1/2/3 Explained 5
Rehearsals 6
Costumes 7
Costume Check & Photo Day 7
Required Costume Items 8–9
Detailed Hairstyle Sheets 10 – 15
Makeup Instructions 16 – 18
Production Week Rehearsals & Performances 19 – 20
Clothes, Hair & Makeup at the theater 19
Arriving at the Theater 20
Parent Observation of Dress Rehearsals 20
Photography & Videography 20
Dancer Theater Etiquette 21
Nutcracker Tickets 22
Volunteer Opportunities 23
Nutcracker Advertising Campaign 24
Your Nutcracker Checklist 25
Manchester High School Drop-off Map 26
Nutcracker Souvenir Tee Shirt Order Form 27
Cast Party Invitation 28
Ticket Order Form 29
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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION:
General information:
Colleen Fish, Office Manager: (860) 643-4796 colleenfishccb@gmail.com
Wendy Fish-Lawrence & David Lawrence, Artistic Directors: ctconcertballet@gmail.com
Performance Administrator:
Laurel LaPorte-Grimes: (860) 836-0671 laurelccb@gmail.com
Nutcracker tickets and information:
Josie Nelson: (860) 418-7294 jnelsonccb@gmail.com
Wardrobe Mistress:
Tiffany Nichols: tiffanynccb@gmail.com
Rehearsal Assistants: (Can be reached through the studio)
Amy Elkins
Karen Rudolph
Ara Spellman
Media relations and publicity:
Kathleen Manero: kkmanero@comcast.net
CCB Advertising Team ccbadvertising@gmail.com
Program Advertising Campaign:
Debbie Dietzer: ddietzer@cox.net
One of your best sources of information is also our
website! Check regularly for forms and
information you might need.
www.ctconcertballet.org
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The Nutcracker 2013
Performance order and roles:
ACT I
OVERTURE
Toyshop Military Dolls, Toyshop Ballerina Doll¸ Herr Drosselmeyer
PARTY SCENE
Clara, Fritz, Herr von Staulbaum, Frau von Staulbaum, Maids, Party Parents,
Party Children, Clara’s Friends, Toyshop Military Dolls, Toyshop Ballerina Doll, Herr
Drosselmeyer
BATTLE SCENE
Clara, Little Mice, Rats, Soldiers, Mouse Queen, The Nutcracker, Herr Drosselmeyer, Cherubs
SNOW SCENE
Clara, The Nutcracker Prince, Herr Drosselmeyer, The Snow Princess and Cavalier, Lead
Snowflakes, Snowflakes, Snow Crystals, Reindeer
ACT II
OPENING OF ACT II
Guardian Angels, Cherubs, The Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, The Nutcracker Prince, Reindeer,
Spanish Soloists, Arabian Soloist, Chinese Soloists, Russian Soloists, Shepherdess, Dew Drop
Fairy
ACT II DIVERTISSMENTS
1. Spanish Dance – Soloists and Corps
2. Arabian Dance – Soloist
3. Chinese Dance – Soloists and Corps
4. Russian Dance – Soloists and Corps
5. The Dance of the Shepherdesses – Shepherdess, Shepherd Girls, Clara, Lambs, Black Sheep,
Lamb Helpers
6. Mother Ginger and Her Sweets – Gingerbread Girls, Candy Canes, Clara, Mother Ginger,
Spicedrops, Spicedrop Helpers
7. The Waltz of the Flowers – Dew Drop Fairy, Rosebuds, Flowers
8. Grand Pas de Deux – Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker Prince
FINALE
Clara, Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Prince, Spanish – all, Arabian, Chinese – all, Russian – all,
Shepherdess & Shepherd Girls, Gingerbread Girls, Candy Canes, Mother Ginger, Dew Drop
Fairy, Rosebuds, Flowers, Herr Drosselmeyer
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RULES & EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL CAST MEMBERS
Dancers must perform in all roles and shows they have been cast in.
Attendance at all rehearsals is mandatory! We depend on each dancer to be present at all weekly
rehearsals because this is the only way to get all the dances ready in time for the performance.
Absences will only be allowed for illness, family emergency or other absolutely unavoidable
situations. Dancers will be subject to removal from certain roles or the entire performance if they miss
rehearsals. Please know that if you participate in other activities such as sports or music programs, you
must plan accordingly so that you do not miss rehearsals. CCB expects all performers to make The
Nutcracker their top priority.
To report an unavoidable absence you must email our Performance Administrator, Laurel LaPorte-
Grimes, at laurelccb@gmail.com.
The weeks before the performance (December 1 – 13) are considered Production Weeks. Dancers
may not miss rehearsals these weeks for any reason (barring contagious illness). Some classes may
be cancelled during these weeks. Please read the rehearsal schedule carefully.
CCB is pleased to provide costumes for all of its productions from our Wardrobe Department. A
Wardrobe Fee of $20 will be charged to all students participating in The Nutcracker. The fee is due on
or before audition day. Checks payable to Connecticut Concert Ballet.
Costumes are hand-made in our costume shop and are the property of Connecticut Concert Ballet.
Dancers are required to attend all necessary costume fittings. Costume fitting schedule will be
included in the rehearsal schedule. The purchase of makeup, tights, shoes, trunks and accessories are
the responsibility of the dancer.
Students with outstanding tuition balances will not be allowed to perform unless payment
arrangements are made prior to Production Week.
CAST A / B / 1 / 2 / 3 EXPLAINED
For most roles, we have two or three different casts of dancers, so that young dancers are not
overworked and so that we can fit all who want to perform into a role. The letters and
numbers have no intrinsic meaning. For example, Cast A does not have more talent than Cast
B, nor vice versa and everyone gets 2 or 3 performances (depending on whether the role is
double cast or triple cast). Dancers must perform in their assigned cast for all performances.
Cast A Performs: Sat Dec 14 - 2pm, Sun Dec 15 - 2pm, Sat Dec 21 - 7pm
Cast B Performs: Sat Dec 14 - 7pm, Sat Dec 21 - 2pm, Sun Dec 22 - 2pm
Cast 1 Performs: Sat Dec 14 - 2pm, Sat Dec 21 - 2pm
Cast 2 Performs: Sat Dec 14 - 7pm, Sat Dec 21 - 7pm
Cast 3 Performs: Sun Dec 15 - 2pm, Sun Dec 22 - 2pm
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REHEARSALS
-Rehearsals are an absolutely essential part of the Nutcracker experience. All cast members
are expected to make attendance at all rehearsals their number-one priority. Absences will
only be allowed for illness, family emergency or other absolutely unavoidable situations.
Dancers will be subject to removal from certain roles or the entire performance if they miss
rehearsals.
-The rehearsal schedule is posted on the board in both our Manchester and Windsor studio
waiting rooms and there are copies available on the desk. It is also available for viewing on
our website and a link has been posted on our Facebook page. Please read the schedule
carefully and check all days for rehearsals that list your role - you may be used to your role
rehearsing on a certain day and then a few weeks later, the day or time of rehearsal may
change.
-If you must miss a rehearsal please email our Performance Administrator at
laurelccb@gmail.com. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SICK CHILDREN TO REHEARSALS.
-All dancers should arrive a few minutes early for rehearsals and should arrive dressed and
ready to dance. The studios have limited space so please come prepared, put on your ballet
shoes and go directly into the studio for rehearsals.
-TARDINESS - Please do not arrive late for rehearsals! We cannot begin rehearsals until all
dancers are in the studio and ready. We need every moment of rehearsal time in order for the
dancers to learn their roles and be ready to go onstage by show time. Tardiness affects
everyone’s ability to succeed in their performance!
-Be sure to label all your dancer’s items, including shoes, bags, jackets, water bottles, etc.
-No food is permitted in the studios. Water is allowed. Chewing gum is not permitted!
-All dancers must be picked up within fifteen minutes of the end of a rehearsal and must wait
inside the building for their ride. Dancers must use the front entrance to enter and exit the
building.
-To guarantee maximum productivity and concentration, we ask that parents and family
members stay out of rehearsal spaces.
-Attendance is taken at all rehearsals. Dancers in Level 1 & up must sign themselves in
immediately upon arriving at rehearsals. All lower level dancers will be signed in by our staff.
-Email notifications will be sent to students who miss rehearsals to confirm absences.
-For roles that are double or triple cast, all dancers are expected to learn through observation.
This means that dancers must watch when the other cast or casts are rehearsing and continue
to learn their role by watching.
-Rehearsal cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on our main phone
number voice mail. Cancellation notices will also be emailed and posted on our Facebook
page.
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COSTUMES
-Our Wardrobe Mistress, Tiffany Nichols, and our dedicated wardrobe staff and volunteers
design, create, alter and maintain all costumes for The Nutcracker. We are pleased to provide
these professional quality costumes for all of our cast members.
-All cast members must pay a $20 Wardrobe Fee. The fee is due at the time of auditions.
Checks should be made out to CCB.
-Costume Fittings are scheduled throughout the rehearsal time period and are posted on the
bulletin board and on the website. Costume fittings are mandatory. Please do not miss your
assigned costume fitting. If you must miss a scheduled fitting please email our Performance
Administrator at laurelccb@gmail.com.
Required Costume Items
-Cast members are responsible for providing their own tights, trunks, etc. (unless otherwise
noted on the chart). All items can be purchased at Dance Village in Manchester (860)645-
6606.
-Sew elastics on ballet slippers (do not tie in knot under arch).
-Remember to knot and cut off drawstrings on your ballet slippers.
-No jewelry (unless specified), no shiny barrettes or hair clips, no body glitter, no nail polish.
*Please do not wear jewelry backstage unless required for your role. We cannot be responsible
for the loss of valuables.
-No underwear under tights!
-Hair must be neatly slicked back with lots of gel & hairspray. No loose tendrils or bangs.
Please see hair sheets for detailed information.
NUTCRACKER COSTUME CHECK & PHOTO DAY
All cast members are required to attend Costume Check & Photo Day. On this day, cast
members will have their portrait taken in full costume by our professional photographer,
Arthur Simoes. On the same day all dancers will have their entire costume checked for fit. We
will also check that all cast members have all of their correct costume accessories (tights,
shoes, hairdo, etc.). Dancer portraits will be available for viewing and purchase soon after
photo day on the Shutterfly website. More info will be emailed about how to view & purchase
portraits. The date for Photo Day is Sunday December 1. The exact Photo Day schedule will
be included in the rehearsal schedule.
We also will have professional photographers from Exclusive Image Portraits photographing
our Nutcracker performances. These images will be made available for viewing and ordering
shortly after the performances.
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YOU MUST HAVE ALL OF YOUR COSTUME ITEMS FOR COSTUME CHECK
& PHOTO DAY & ALL DRESS REHEARSALS!
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD AND PURCHASE EARLY!!!
The Nutcracker 2013
Tights, Shoes, & Hair Requirements
Role Tights Shoes Other Jewelry Hair
Clara Capezio professional Black ballet slippers w/ Flesh-colored n/a front half up
mesh: classic pink pink elastics camisole leotard w/pipe curls or
ringlets
Fritz White Tights Black ballet slippers w/ n/a n/a Boy style wig
white elastics
Party Girls Bloch ENDURA tights Black ballet slippers w/ Flesh-colored n/a *See hair sheet &
for children: Ballet pink elastics camisole leotard attend Party Girl
Pink (if desired) Hair meeting for
all info!
Party Boys White Tights Black ballet slippers w/ Flesh-colored n/a Girls: Boy-style
white elastics camisole leotard wig (see hair
(if desired) sheet), Boys:
neat haircuts
Clara's Friends Capezio professional Black ballet slippers w/ Flesh-colored n/a High classical
mesh: classic pink pink elastics camisole leotard bun w curly
hairpiece (see
hair sheet)
Maids Black tights Black ballet slippers w/ Flesh-colored n/a High classical
black elastics camisole leotard bun
Toyshop Ballerina Capezio professional Pointe shoes w/ Pink trunks Small rhinestone High classical
Doll mesh: classic pink calamine stud earrings bun
Toyshop Military Capezio professional Pointe shoes w/ Red trunks Small rhinestone High classical
Dolls mesh: classic pink calamine stud earrings bun
Toyshop Military M Stevens milliskin White ballet shoes n/a n/a n/a
Doll (male) footed tight: white w/white elastic
Queen Mouse Capezio professional Pointe shoes w/ Flesh-colored n/a High classical
mesh: classic pink calamine camisole leotard bun
under unitard
Rats Capezio professional Pointe shoes w/ Flesh-colored n/a High flat
mesh: classic pink calamine camisole leotard classical bun
under unitard
Little Mice Any pink tights Pink ballet slippers w/ Flesh-colored n/a Very slicked
pink elastics camisole leotard back low
ponytail (at nape
of neck); no
bangs
Soldiers Any white tights Black ballet slippers w/ any short- n/a Very high
white elastics sleeved or cami classical bun
black leotard
Lead Soldier M Stevens milliskin Black ballet slippers w/ Tight fitting n/a n/a
footed tight: white white elastics black tank or
short-sleeved tee
Reindeer White tights Black ballet slippers w/ Flesh-colored n/a High flat
white elastics camisole leotard classical bun
Lead Snowflakes/ Capezio professional Pointe shoes w/ Pink trunks Small rhinestone High classical
Snowflakes mesh: classic pink calamine stud earrings bun
Snow Crystals Capezio professional Pink ballet slippers w/ Pink trunks n/a High classical
mesh: classic pink pink elastics bun
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Cherubs Bloch ENDURA tights Pink ballet slippers w/ Flesh-colored n/a Front half pulled
for children: Ballet Pink pink elastics camisole leotard back in pony
and pink trunks with back down
in soft curls (see
hair sheet)
Guardian Angels Capezio professional Pink ballet slippers w/ Pink trunks n/a High classical
mesh: classic pink pink elastics bun
Spanish - Soloist Capezio professional Pointe shoes w/ n/a Small rhinestone *See Wendy
mesh: classic pink calamine stud earrings
Spanish – Corps Capezio professional Pointe shoes w/ Black trunks Small rhinestone High classical
(female) mesh: classic pink calamine stud earrings bun
Spanish – Corps M Stevens milliskin Black ballet shoes n/a n/a n/a
(male) footed tight: black w/black elastics
Arabian - Soloist Bare legs Pointe shoes w/flesh Trunks (CCB will see Wendy Hairpiece - braid
colored makeup provide)
Chinese - Soloists Black tights Black pointe shoes Black trunks Small rhinestone High classical
stud earrings bun
Chinese - Corps Capezio professional Black ballet slippers w/ Flesh-colored n/a High classical
(female) mesh: classic pink single black elastics camisole leotard bun
(not criss-crossed)
Chinese - Corps Black tights Black ballet slippers w/ n/a n/a n/a
(male) black elastics
Russian – Soloist Capezio professional Pink ballet slippers w/ Black trunks Small rhinestone High classical
mesh: classic pink pink elastics stud earrings bun
Russian - Corps Bloch ENDURA tights Pink ballet slippers w/ Pink trunks n/a High classical
for children: Ballet Pink pink elastics bun
Shepherdesses & Capezio professional Pink ballet slippers w/ Pink trunks Small rhinestone High classical
Lamb Helpers mesh: classic pink pink elastics or Pointe stud earrings bun
shoes w/ calamine
Lambs/Black Sheep n/a Ballet slippers (any regular n/a Very slicked
color) underwear & back low
undershirt or ponytail (at nape
plain (non- of neck); no
skirted) leotard, bangs
to be worn
under costume
Gingerbread Girls Bloch ENDURA tights Pink ballet slippers w/ Pink trunks n/a Parted down
for children: Ballet Pink pink elastics middle & 2
braids (See hair
sheet)
Candy Canes & Capezio professional Pink ballet slippers w/ Red trunks n/a High classical
Spicedrop helpers mesh: classic pink pink elastics bun
Spicedrops Bloch ENDURA tights Pink ballet slippers w/ Red/Green n/a High classical
for children: Ballet pink elastics trunks (CCB will bun
Pink provide)
All Waltz of the Capezio professional Pointe shoes w/ Pink trunks Small rhinestone High classical
Flowers mesh: classic pink calamine stud earrings bun
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HAIRSTYLES
High Classical Bun
Materials List
– Hairspray and/or hair gel
– Hair pins (Thicker type with plastic tips.) *Note: These are “U” Shaped & look like this-
– Bobby pins *Note: These are flat & look like this-
– Heave duty extra strong elastic bands
– Fine tooth comb & bristly brush
– Hair nets (Fine net with elastic edges. Should be same color as hair.)
1. To start the process, start with wet hair. This will give you better control over the hair. Gather the hair and
pull it tightly back. Apply hair gel if you need more control over the hair.
2. Use a hair brush to smooth out rough or uneven areas. Form a high pony tail by brushing the hair up from
the jaw line to the top part of the back of the head. This will form a high bun. The placement of the pony tail
determines the placement of the bun.
3. Use a strong & thick elastic hair band to secure the pony tail. A tidy and tight pony tail with hair drawn
snugly back is the key to making a good ballet bun. You can even use two elastics if need be.
4. Apply more water, gel or hairspray to keep the hair neat. If you have any lumps or bumps you can smooth
them back toward the ponytail with the bristly brush. Use bobby pins to pin down bumps or lumps near the
elastic band (they will end up being covered by the bun)
5. Coil the pony tail into a flat circle on the head (not too tight so that the bun starts to stick out like a
doorknob). A very flat coil is preferable.
6. Use hair pins all around the coil to secure it to the rest of the hair. Slide each pin through the outer part of
the coil, then into the base of the bun. (You should grab the outer part of bun with hairpin, pull out from the
center and then push back in toward the bun.)
7. Wrap a fine hair net around the bun. Keep twisting and wrapping so that the hair net tightly secures the
bun. Add a few more pins to anchor the bun.
8. With long thick hair, you may end up with a bun that will protrude too much. A flatter bun is preferable. To
flatten, remove all pins; the hair net will hold the bun. Then flatten the bun and re-pin all around the bun.
9. For extra hold, when the bun and hair are all secure, use lots of hairspray to finish.
10Gingerbread Girl Hair
All Gingerbread Girls need to have their hair in 2 BRAIDS for performances.
How to do it:
-Start with wet hair!
-Apply hair gel or detangling spray to smooth.
-Part hair evenly down the middle from front to
back.
-Hold back one half of hair with elastic.
-Take the other section and use a bristly brush
to smooth hair and start braid behind ear (do
not put elastic here…begin braid here!)
-Tightly braid until about 1 inch of hair is left
-Attach tight fitting thin elastic band to bottom
of braid (please don’t use colored elastics,
band should match hair).
-Repeat other side.
-Finish with lots of hairspray to keep hair slick and neat!
*No bangs please! If your dancer has bangs just slick them down and back with the
rest of hair as you brush it back before braiding.
*If your dancer’s hair is too short to braid please see Wendy!
11Party Girl Hair Instructions
All party girls need to wear their hair in a “fancy” hairdo for the performance.
We prefer for most party girls to wear their hair in one of 4 optional styles:
1. Front half pulled back in a high pony and back curled into pipe or barrel curls.
2. 2 high ponytails on the side with curls
3. High “updo” with curls on the top of the head
4. 2 looped braids
Instructions for curling hair (Styles 1, 2, 3 above):
-Start with freshly washed hair.
-Pull the hair into chosen style (front half of hair back into a tight ponytail at the top back of
head, 2 high side ponytails or 1 high ponytail). You should do this when the hair is wet or
damp so that the front is very slick (Use lots of gel to smooth out all loose tendrils and bangs.)
-The rest of hair should then be dried.
-Next take a small section of hair (the smaller the better) and apply a holding product to that
section of hair (The Got2b Glued line works awesome). Roll the hair tightly all the way up to
the head. Continue section by section all the way around head.
-To get curls that stay in, dancers usually have to sleep in the curlers. Don’t plan on doing
your dancers’ hair too close to performance time!
-The next day, unroll each curl carefully and re-shape curls around your finger if needed.
Spray each curl with an extra strong hairspray, but be very careful not to wet the hair with the
spray! Gather the hair into a large hair net to prevent curls from falling.
Another option is to purchase a hairpiece.
*You can get hairpieces at:
-Dance Village (they are now carrying really nice longer curled hairpieces)
-www.chearleaderhairpieces.com (long curled style is called “Hottie Style”, 2 pony style is
called “Piggies Pigtails”, single high curled pony is called “Barrel Curls” or “Toddlers Tottle”
-Please try to have your dancer’s hair done for the Dress Rehearsal! If this is not possible
because of time constraints, school, etc, then please send her to an earlier rehearsal with her hair
done so that Wendy can check the style and approve.
If you have questions feel free to ask! And don’t worry, not every child has to look exactly the
same. We just like their hair to look neat and formal, not casual looking.
12Here are some photos of the different styles:
1. Front half pulled back in a high pony and back curled into pipe or barrel curls.
2. 2 high ponytails on the side with curls
3. High “updo” with curls on the top of the head
13Party Boy Wig Instructions
We would like all of our Party Boys to wear “boy-looking” wigs for Party Scene this year. We tried this look on our two
“Fritz’s” for a recent photo shoot and they looked adorable! Here are some pics of them in their Party Boy wigs:
It is a great time right now because the party stores are filled with affordable boys/men Halloween wigs. You just need
to find a boy’s/men’s style that matches your dancer’s hair color. If the style isn’t perfect (it probably won’t be), don’t
worry…we will trim the wig to make it look better. Please bring your wig to us as soon as you have it so that we can
approve and cut/style as needed. Please keep your receipt until we have seen and approved your wig.
*When in doubt purchase a longer style male wig (it can be cut shorter to
achieve the look we want)
*You will also want to purchase an inexpensive Wig Cap for your dancer to
wear under her wig. She will need to wear her hair smooth and close to
her head (in a very flat, low bun or French braid that is secured under the
wig cap). Here is a pic of how you can braid and secure the hair under the
wig:
You can also find tons of wigs on the many online costume websites that are out there. Please let us know if you have
any difficulty finding an appropriate wig.
Here are some examples of a variety of affordable wigs we found online:
14Clara’s Friends hair info:
Clara’s Friends wear a curled hairpiece over their
high classical bun. The hairpiece we would like
them to have is available here:
http://cheerleaderhairpieces.biz/piggie_barrel_pigt
ails
The style is called "The Tottle" and it is only $16.
There are many colors to choose from and hopefully
the pictures will help you find a good match. The
hair piece will seem small when you open the
package and will not appear to fit over the bun but it
can be pinned directly over the bun and works well.
Cherub Hair Instructions:
All Cherubs need to wear their hair pulled back
in a high half-back pony with hair that is down curled and then brushed out to
soften the curls.
Instructions for curling hair :
-Start with freshly washed hair.
-Pull the front half of hair back into a tight ponytail at the top back of head. You should do this
when the hair is wet or damp so that the front is very slick (Use lots of gel to smooth out all
loose tendrils and bangs.)
-Hair should then be dried.
-Next take a small section of hair and apply a small amount of holding product to that section
of hair (The Got2b Glued line works awesome). Use a medium size roller and roll the hair
tightly all the way up to the head. Continue section by section all the way around head.
-To get curls that stay in, dancers usually have to sleep in the curlers. Don’t plan on doing
your dancers’ hair too close to performance time!
-The next day, unroll each curl carefully and when all curls are unrolled gently brush through
the curls to create beautiful waves. Spray with an extra strong hairspray, but be very careful
not to wet the hair with the spray!
15CCB Stage Makeup Guidelines:
Spicedrops, Lambs, Gingerbread Girls, Party Girls,
Little Mice, Cherubs, Russian Corps
All dancers are required to arrive with their makeup applied according to the
following guidelines (see below for special note regarding lipstick). Please send
makeup in a clearly marked bag with your dancer in case touch-ups are required.
●Foundation: Should match skin tone. Blend into neckline. Young dancers do not need heavy foundation.
●Powder (loose or pressed): Apply directly over foundation. This is used so that dancers don’t look “shiny”
●Eyeshadow: Use a neutral palette of tans, browns, or deep plums. Apply medium color to entire lid, lighter
highlight color at top of lid just under brow and darker color in crease of eye. No blues, bright purples or greens!!!
●Eyeliner: Black or dark brown pencil. Apply thin soft line to top and bottom lash line, if possible.
●Mascara: Black or brown. If possible, apply to top and bottom lashes.
●Eyebrow pencil: Use a shade that matches brow. Blonde dancers should darken brows slightly.
●Blush: Use a pinky/rosy color. Avoid orange & brown tones! Apply to cheeks and cheekbones.
●Lipstick: Use dark pink/rose or pale red shades. No pastel colors, browns, peach, or frosty colors.
PLEASE NOTE: NO JEWELRY, NO BODY GLITTER, NO NAIL POLISH,
NO SHINY BARRETTES OR HAIRCLIPS
*Important note: Do not apply lipstick before coming to the Dress Rehearsal or
Performance. Send lipstick in dancer’s bag, clearly marked with name. The
backstage helpers will apply lipstick just before the dancers go onstage!
16CCB Stage Makeup Guidelines:
Party Boys & Male Dancers
All dancers are required to arrive with their makeup applied according to the
following guidelines (see below for special note regarding lipstick). Please send
makeup in a clearly marked bag with your dancer in case touch-ups are required.
●Foundation: Should match skin tone. Blend into neckline. Young dancers do not need heavy foundation.
●Powder (loose or pressed): Apply directly over foundation. This is used so that dancers don’t look “shiny”
●Eyeshadow: Party Boys: No Eyeshadow. Other male dancers: Use a neutral palette of tans, browns, or deep
plums. Apply medium color to entire lid, lighter highlight color at top of lid just under brow and darker color in crease of
eye. No blues, bright purples or greens!!!
●Eyeliner: Party Boys: No Eyeliner. Other male dancers: Black or dark brown pencil. Apply thin soft line to top
and bottom lash line, if possible.
●Mascara: Black or brown. If possible, apply to top and bottom lashes.
●Eyebrow pencil: Use a shade that matches brow. Blonde dancers should darken brows slightly.
●Blush: Use a warm rosy color and use sparingly. Avoid orange & brown tones! Apply to cheeks and cheekbones.
●Lipstick: Use a natural color that matches dancer’s lip color. No reds/hot pinks, dark browns, peach/orange, or
frosty colors.
PLEASE NOTE: NO JEWELRY, NO BODY GLITTER, NO NAIL POLISH,
NO SHINY BARRETTES OR HAIRCLIPS
*Important note: Do not apply lipstick before coming to the Dress Rehearsal or
Performance. Send lipstick in dancer’s bag, clearly marked with name. The
backstage helpers will apply lipstick just before the dancers go onstage!
17CCB Stage Makeup Guidelines:
Level 3, 4, 5
All dancers are required to have the following makeup. Bring all items with you
in case touch-ups are required. Clearly label all of your makeup.
●Foundation: Should match skin tone. Blend into neckline. Be sure to apply good coverage all over face for an
even and matte look.
●Powder (loose or pressed): Apply directly over foundation. This is used to set foundation and prevent
shine.
●Eyeshadow: Use a neutral palette of tans, browns, or deep plums. Apply medium color to entire lid, lighter
white highlight color at top of lid just under brow and darker color in crease of eye. No blues, bright purples or greens!!!
●Eyeliner: Black liquid or gel eyeliner. Apply thin line to top lash line and slightly below bottom lash line. Do not
extend or wing out eyeliner too far. Bottom line should start below the pupil, not in the inner corner of eye.
●False Eyelashes: Level 4 & 5 dancers should wear false eyelashes.
●Mascara: Black or brown. Apply heavily to top and bottom lashes.
●Eyebrow pencil: Use a shade that matches brow. Blonde dancers should darken brows slightly.
●Blush: Use a pinky/rosy color. Avoid orange & brown tones! Apply to cheeks and cheekbones.
●Lipstick: Use bright red shades. No pastel colors, browns, peach, or frosty colors.
PLEASE NOTE: NO JEWELRY, NO BODY GLITTER, NO NAIL POLISH,
NO SHINY BARRETTES OR HAIRCLIPS
18PRODUCTION WEEK REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES
-The weeks of December 1 – December 13 are PRODUCTION WEEKS. Absolutely no absences
are allowed at any time during this week!
-Production Weeks will include final studio rehearsals, Nutcracker Costume Check & Photo Day
and Theater Dress Rehearsals.
-Some classes will be cancelled during Production Weeks, so read the schedule carefully.
-We make every effort to run on schedule during Production Week, but unforeseen
circumstances do sometimes arise that will affect the finish times for dancers. We appreciate
your understanding and cooperation with this.
Clothes, Hair and Make-up at the theater
-Dancers in Level 1 & under should come to the theater with their performance tights and
trunks worn under their clothing. Please send your dancer in comfortable sweatpants and a
zip front sweatshirt or button down shirt. No pull over shirts please!
-All dancers should arrive at the theater with their hair & makeup fully done (except for
lipstick). Please send all makeup with the dancer in case touch ups are needed.
- For warm up classes, all dancers in Level 3 & up should wear regular ballet classroom attire.
CCB leotard uniforms are not required, but dancers should wear solid color leotards and ballet
slippers. Excessive warm-up outfits, leg warmers, scarves, socks, gloves, slippers, shorts, tee-
shirts, or other non-dance items are not permitted. Dancers are to look neat at all times.
-Make sure your child eats a well balanced, nutritious meal to keep up their stamina
throughout the rehearsal and performance process. You can send a light (non-messy) snack
and bottle of water with your child. Please do not send colored drinks, gooey items, etc. No
peanut products are allowed in the dressing room. Please label water bottles.
-Please send quiet activities and games labeled with your child’s name. Do not send markers
or pens.
Dancers in Pre-ballet through Level 1 should have the following items in their bags for all dress rehearsals
and performances:
STAGE MAKEUP IN A LABELED ZIPLOC BAG EXTRA PAIR OF TIGHTS
HAIRBRUSH HEALTHY SNACK & WATER BOTTLE
TIGHTS, SHOES & OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THEIR ROLE QUIET GAME OR ACTIVITY
Dancers in Level 2 & up should have the following items in their bags for all dress rehearsals and
performances:
HAIR ELASTICS DANCE CLOTHING FOR WARM-UP CLASS FACIAL TISSUES
HAIR NETS CLEAN BALLET SLIPPERS NEEDLE & THREAD
HAIR PINS & BOBBY PINS CLEAN TIGHTS (bring an extra pair) SMALL MIRROR
HAIRSPRAY & GEL FLESH-COLORED LEOTARD Q-TIPS
BRUSH & COMB TRUNKS (for girls) BABY WIPES
SPRAY BOTTLE W/WATER DANCE BELT (for boys) DEODERANT
BAND AIDS REQUIRED ITEMS FOR ROLES BOTTLE OF WATER
HEALTHY, NON-MESSY SNACKS
All items brought to the theater should be labeled with the dancer’s name!
*Please do not send anything of value backstage at all!
19Arriving at the theater
All cast members must enter Manchester High School through the Stage Door! Parents
bringing cast members must park in the Summit Street lot and follow our signage and staff to
the proper entrance. DANCERS MAY NOT ENTER THE SCHOOL THROUGH THE MAIN LOBBY
DOORS! All dancers in Level 1 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver and
report to the sign-in table. All dancers in Level 2 and up must sign in at their assigned dressing
room door and remain in their dressing room.
Parent Observation of Dress Rehearsals
- Parents, friends, and family members are not allowed in any of the backstage areas (dressing
rooms, wings, etc.) for any purpose before, during, or after dress rehearsals and performances
unless officially volunteering backstage. There is a very small Parent Area in the back few rows
of the theater for parents who would rather stay than drop off their performers. Please note
that these are closed rehearsals and no friends or extended family members are allowed in the
theater.
Videotaping and Photography
- The videotaping of dress rehearsals and performances is strictly prohibited. Due to
contractual agreements, the only videotaping allowed is by Connecticut Concert Ballet, which
is for archival purposes. Any other video-taping or recording of rehearsals or performances is
strictly prohibited. A professional DVD will be available for order.
- Still photography of any kind is prohibited onstage, backstage, in the wings and from the
audience during performances! This includes cell phones, tablets, digital cameras, etc. Not
only does it adversely affect lighting design, it also distracts cast and audience members. This
rule also includes the dressing room areas. Please remind family and friends of this rule.
-CCB requests that you not post any video clips of Nutcracker rehearsals or performances on
any social media sites. If you choose to post or share pictures on social media, please use
discretion. Many of our dancers and their parents have requested not to be photographed.
Post pictures of your children only!
20Dancer Theater Etiquette (for dancers in Level 2 & up)
In the dressing room:
1. Take Responsibility for Yourself and Your Costume
- Check yourself in when you enter the Dressing Room.
- Costumes should be handled with care and hung back up after changing. Headpieces and
accessories should be returned to their bag.
- Hangers are to remain on the orange travel racks. Do NOT “preset” your costumes on your
chair, makeup stands, etc. Feel free to mark your hanger and/or bag so it’s easier for you to
recognize.
- Costumes are not to be in the bathroom or lobby. No stage make-up in the lobby during the
show.
- Be sure you have all your required tights, shoes, etc.
- Label your personal items!
- Clean your space before leaving after the show. Don’t forget to check the floor!
2. Show Respect for Others
- Turn your cell phone off and put it away when you leave for warm-up class. Do not set your
phone to vibrate. Cell phones are to remain completely off until after the show.
- Conversation should be quiet and respectful. No loud talking, no playing of music (unless with
ear phones), and no electronic devices that make sound.
- No disruptive behavior (running, horsing around, etc.)
- When someone asks for the group’s attention, acknowledge that you are listening.
- When someone provides information or direction to the group, acknowledge that you heard
(thank you).
- If you cannot say something with kindness, don’t say it.
- If you need help, ask for it.
3. Keep your Head in the Game
- Beginning with warm-up class, you are expected to remain focused and attentive to the task at
hand.
- Stay where you are supposed to be. Do not roam around the building.
- Visitors are only allowed backstage once the younger children have been signed out,
approximately 15 minutes after the show ends. No one will be allowed backstage before that
time unless they are dancing or working the show.
In the wings:
- Do not use the stage left back hallway door. This year, we are only using the stage right
back hallway door and the stage-left side door (with the stairs).
- Doors must remain closed during a blackout!
- Doors must remain closed during quiet music or silence. (If you didn’t make it in before
the Pas, you have to wait until after.)
- Do not touch the legs (curtains), props or any preset items!
- Stay behind the tapeline!
- Absolutely no flash photography.
- Follow directions of Tech Crew, Backstage Managers, etc.
- No cell phones!
- No talking! Silent Clapping Only!
21NUTCRACKER TICKETS
-Nutcracker tickets will go on sale on Monday November 11.
-We offer both GENERAL ADMISSION and PREFERRED FRONT & CENTER seating options for all
performances:
Child/Student/Senior and Adult tickets are general admission seating. The lobby will be
open 1 hour before the show and a line will form to enter the theater. The theater doors will
be open 30 minutes before the show. Ushers have the right to request that you move seats in
order to accommodate other guests.
Preferred Front & Center tickets are reserved seats in the front 15 rows in the center
section of the theater. Seats will be assigned in the order the ticket purchases are received in.
There is no need to arrive early with these tickets. The theater doors will be open 30 minutes
before the performance.
-How to purchase tickets:
Online: Tickets can purchased through the secure online shopping cart on our website.
You can access the shopping cart by going directly to www.ctconcertballet.org or to our special
Nutcracker website at www.connecticutnutcracker.com
Order Forms: You can also order tickets by filling out an Advance Ticket Order Form and
placing it in the drop box at the Manchester studio or mailing it in to the studio.
In Person: Tickets can be purchased in person at one of our two ticket vendor outlets:
Dance Village in Manchester or Hairdresser on Fire in Windsor
At the Door: Tickets will be on sale one hour prior to the start of the performance in the
theater lobby on the day of the show.
-Our Nutcracker Ticket Info Line is: (860) 418-7294
-Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. Ticket purchases are not refundable. Inclement weather will not affect
performances unless the Governor declares an official state of emergency. NO REFUNDS OR
EXCHANGES.
-Who needs a Ticket?
All audience members including: parents, family members and friends must have a ticket to
see the production of The Nutcracker. We do offer some special perks to our lobby
volunteers. Please see the volunteer section for more info.
22VOLUNTEERS:
We have several different types of volunteer opportunities at the Dress Rehearsals and the
Performances themselves. All signs-ups are done online and will be found under the Cast Info
tab on our website as we get closer to performance time. Here are the volunteer positions we
will be seeking to fill:
Backstage Positions
-Sign-in / Sign-out (Dress Rehearsals & Performances)
You will be responsible for signing in & out all of our young cast members. (Having two
people filling these slots allows us to ensure that each person will be able to watch their
dancer from the wings.)
-Dressing Room Helpers (Dress Rehearsals & Performances)
You will be responsible for keeping all dancers in your group quiet and organized while waiting
in the dressing area. You will also assist the dancers with dressing, as needed. Dressing Room
Managers will be on-hand to provide guidance and support.
-Outside Traffic Directors (Dress Rehearsals only)
You will be responsible for assisting parents in finding the correct parking lot, locating the
Stage Door and generally finding their way around the outside of the theater building.
-Info Greeters (Dress Rehearsals only)
You will be responsible for directing parents to the appropriate location inside the building and
answering general questions.
Lobby Positions
(A Manager will be at each area to show volunteers what they need to do.)
Ushers Lobby Boutique Sweet Shop Flower Shop Telegram Sales
Volunteer Perks
We know that the biggest reward of volunteering is being able to actively support your dancer,
not to mention the fun of being involved in putting on this amazing production. However, in
order to show our appreciation for your time and effort, we are also able to offer the following
perks:
∞ Backstage Helpers can watch their group dancing from the wings. Once everyone in your
group has been picked up by their parents, you are welcome to watch the rest of the show in
the theater. Your name tag is your ticket.
∞ Lobby Helpers are also able to watch the show. Once your job is complete, you are
welcome to watch the show from the back of the theater. Most of these positions require you
to be the last one in before the start of the show and the first one out once Intermission
begins. Your volunteer badge is your ticket.
Nutcracker Sweet Shop
Our Nutcracker Sweet Shop is one of the most popular tables in our lobby. As a way to support
our school, we ask that each cast member sign up to bring one item for our Sweet Shop. A
signup sheet will be available online on our volunteer site.
23Nutcracker Ad Campaign and Contest
CCB sells ad space in our program book to help cover some of the expenses of The Nutcracker. We
really need every CCB family to participate in this important fundraising campaign for The Nutcracker
by selling one ad for our program! The Nutcracker is a very special experience for our dancers & our
families but it is also an EXPENSIVE one! Our theater rental fees are over $19,000, crew and guest
artists fees are over $18,000, printing fees over $9000 and advertising weighs in at over $18,000! And
those are just a few of our many expenses! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE help us keep our Nutcracker
performance and our dancers on their toes. There are many options for advertising sales:
-You can ask a business that you frequent to purchase an ad or become a corporate sponsor of the
show (this is a great and affordable way for local businesses to advertise).
-You can purchase an ad for a business you own or ask your employer to purchase one.
-You & your family members can purchase an ad to congratulate your dancer on their performance.
Advertising forms can be found in both studios and you can also find them on the website.
AD CAMPAIGN CONTEST
To help us reach our goal, Connecticut Concert Ballet would like to announce a fun contest for all of
our dancers! The deadline to place ads in our Nutcracker program book is December 1st. As a way to
say thank you to all of our dancers who support our advertising campaign, we are offering 3 great
prizes:
1. The dancer who brings in the most advertising dollars will
receive 2 free "Front and Center" Nutcracker Tickets for any
evening performance (a $70 value).
2. For every $40 in ads a dancer sells (does not include
Nutcracker Wishes), that dancer will have his or her name
entered in a drawing to win a $40 gift certificate to
Westfarms Mall!!!
3. As an extra incentive to get your ads in early, those
dancers who get their ads in before November 26th will earn
a "No Dress Code" ticket that can be used during the week of
January 13th. Your ticket will let you wear your favorite
leotard, tights & skirt to class that day...any color, style, etc.
Whatever goes!!! We hope every dancer in the school earns
a ticket and gets to show us their great personal style that
week!
Please remember to submit your Business or Family and Friends ads as soon as possible. You
can find old copies of our program book on the desk in Manchester if you would like to show
possible advertisers our beautiful program and all of the businesses and families that
advertise. Ads can be purchased using the attached order forms or can be bought and
submitted on our secure shopping cart at: http://www.ctconcertballet.org/Store
Thanks for helping us reach to top of Nutcracker ad goal!
If every family sells just one ad we will reach our goal!
24My Nutcracker Checklist
It’s Nutcracker week and I:
□Have all correct tights, shoes and other costume items I am required to have for dress
rehearsals & performances.
□Know how my hair is to be done for the performance and have all needed hair items to do
this hairstyle.
□Have stage makeup in correct colors and know how it is to be applied.
□Have labeled ALL my items clearly with my name (including tights, shoes, makeup, dance bag, etc.)
□Have checked and double checked all my arrival times, finish times and locations for studio
rehearsals, photo/costume check day, dress rehearsals and performances and know where to
park and enter the building.
□Have ordered my tickets, flowers for my dancer, a souvenir tee shirt, a Nutcracker DVD.
□Have sold an ad, or placed an ad or Nutcracker Wish for my dancer or for my friends.
□Have ordered my food for performance days (for dancers that are in all casts or anyone else
who may be staying at the theater all day).
□Have gone to the volunteer website and signed up for the volunteer position of my choice.
□Have signed up to bring a food item for the Nutcracker Sweet Shop on our volunteer site.
□Have filled out my RSVP form for the Nutcracker Cast Party.
Not sure how to do something? Can’t find an important form? Need to look at
the rehearsal schedule again?
Look no further…All info can be found on our website (under the CAST INFO tab)
www.ctconcertballet.org
*You are all set!*
Now it’s show time, so sit back and enjoy this special moment and
all that you and your dancer have accomplished!
Happy Nutcracker!
25Manchester High School Drop-off Map
-All CCB performers should arrive at Manchester High School via Summit Street.
You get to Summit Street from either East Middle Turnpike or from East Center
Street.
-Use the Summit Street Entrance and park in the lot. There will be CCB staff to
direct you to the stage door.
-Do not park in the regular front lobby parking lot and do not enter through the
theater lobby doors. These doors will be locked during rehearsals and are for
audience use only during performances.
Address of Manchester High School-
134 East Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040
26ORDER YOUR
SOUVENIR TEE SHIRT NOW!
Nutcracker 2013
design on the front
and full cast list on back
Please use one form per shirt ordered.
Dancer’s name: Level
Dancer’s Role: Cast
Youth:
___XS (2-4) ___ S (6-8) ___ M (10-12) ___ L (14-16)
Adult:
___S ___M ___L ___XL ___XXL
Please make checks payable to CCB
TEE SHIRT ORDER DEADLINE: Wed Nov 20!!!
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