Nutcracker 

NAB Youth Cast Information

Welcome dancers & families,

On this page you will find:

  • Access to the Google Calendar with all rehearsals and production week information:

    • Click the link above to add the calendar or view below

    • Updates automatically entered in the case of schedule changes.

  • Tech & dress rehearsal information:

    • MANDATORY

    • This is the rehearsal where children learn about safety in the theater along with where they should be on stage

  • Hair & Make-up

  • Volunteer information

  • Nutcracker Cast Swag

Nutcracker 2024 Casting is here!

Please click on link below to check out your casting.

Casting is based on availability for performances, heights, & technical ability.

Please ignore the class times on the portal for schedule. The correct Rehearsal schedule will be listed on the GOOGLE CALENDAR below.

To accept your role(s):

  1. Please click on link to create an account if you do not already have one.

  2. Register your child(ren) for the correct group and pay the registration fee.

  • Nutcracker Cast 2024-One Role: $200/student

  • Nutcracker Cast 2024-Multiple Roles: $300/student

Nutcracker

Calendar & Rehearsal Schedule

Two absences are allowed per student. If you have a conflict, please contact us via email: info@northatlanticballet.org

Studio rehearsals are on Saturdays and Sundays from October 26 - December 14

Rehearsal Location

Studios @ NAB

Parking and entrance at 38 Norman St., Everett, MA

Rehearsal Times

Beginning Saturday, October 26th

Please make sure to add the google calendar to your phones for automatic schedule updates.

Performance Week Schedule

December 18-22nd

Performances held at the historic Cabot Theatre in Beverly, MA

Mandatory Theater Rehearsals:

Wednesday, December 18th:

  • 9:30 am : Call to theater for youth in multiple roles

  • 9:45 - 10 am: Meeting with Artistic Director

  • 10 am - 12 pm: Tech rehearsal

  • 12 - 1 pm: Warm up class for all dancers on pointe

  • 1 - 2 pm: Lunch break & prepare for dress rehearsal

  • 1 pm: Call to theater Marzipan Bon bons (All Casts)

  • 1 - 2 pm: Tech rehearsal for Marzipan Bon bons (All Casts)

  • 2 - 5 pm: Dress Rehearsal

Performance Schedule:

Friday, December 20th:

  • 4 - 4:15: Call to theater for ages 11+

  • 4:30 - 6 pm: Class on stage (Required for dancers on pointe)

  • 5:30 pm: Call to theater for ages 5-10

  • 6 - 7 pm: Prepare for show

  • 7 - 9 pm: Performance

Saturday, December 21st:

  • 9 - 9:15 am: Call to theater for ages 11+

  • 9:30 - 11 am: Class on stage (Required for dancers on pointe)

  • 10:30 am: call to theater for ages 5-10

  • 11 am - 12 pm: Prepare for show

  • 12 - 2 pm: Performance

  • 2 - 5:30 pm: Break

  • 5:30 pm: Call to theater for all NABYouth

  • 6 - 7 pm: Prepare for show

  • 7 - 9 pm: Performance

Sunday, December 22nd:

  • 9 - 9:15 am: Call to theater for ages 11+

  • 9:30 - 11 am: Class on stage (Required for dancers on pointe)

  • 10:30 am: call to theater for ages 5-10

  • 11 am - 12 pm: Prepare for show

  • 12 - 2 pm: Performance

  • 2 - 3:30 pm: Break

  • 3:30 pm: Call to theater for all NABYouth

  • 4 - 5 pm: Prepare for show

  • 5 - 7 pm: Performance

Performance Location

The Cabot Theater

286 Cabot St,

Beverly, MA 01915

 

COSTUME REQUIREMENTS

Undergarments

  • Skin tone camisole leotard

  • Trunks the same color as tights for any dancers in tutus

  • Tights: pink mesh seamed tights

Hair & Make-up

  • Hair: High, flat buns; french twists for advanced students (when needed)

  • Makeup: softer reds or darker pink tones for lipstick, neutral tones for eye shadow

  • All dancers should come with their own makeup & hair supplies

  • Specific hair or make-up requirements based on roles will be communicated directly.

Shoes

  • Ballet slippers: canvas split sole (any brand that dancer is comfortable in)

  • Pointe shoes: “pancaked” this means taking the shine out of the pointe shoes.

    • Calamine lotion or foundation can be used to do this.

    • Here is a video how to.

    • ONLY pancake the satin.

    • Do not pancake the tip or bottom (sole) of the shoe

    • DON’T DO THIS AT THE LAST MINUTE!!!- it takes time to dry

Waivers

Every student must have a signed copy of our liability and likeness release form on file before they can participate in rehearsals. The form only needs to be submitted once per student and can either be printed and signed at home or at the studio.

Call for Volunteers

  • Promotional Volunteers: Help get the word out about shows. We need people interested in getting their steps in by “postering” towns in and around Beverly. You will be given posters & postcards to hand out or put up in businesses.

  • The Costume Mistress: Can you sew? You will need to be ready to fix small sewing issues.

  • The Makeup Attendant: Apply makeup to multiple individuals before show. (only needed pre-show)

  • The Hair Enforcer: Make sure all buns are appropriately made and help with hair where needed.

  • The Runner: Get your steps in running dancers from the dressing rooms to the stage and making sure they stay quiet.

  • The Boutique: Help sell goodies in the lobby Boutique. You will need to take cash or help with Venmo payments.

The Makeup Attendant or Hair Enforcer can also be a Runner!

We may not need everyone that signs up so we’ll let you know who we are booking. Please fill out what role you want for each show.