A beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker tells the magical story of young Clara, who receives a mysterious nutcracker doll at her family’s Christmas Eve party. That night, Clara is swept into a dreamlike adventure where toys come to life, battles are fought with the fearsome Mouse King.
Her journey through the enchanting Land of Snow and into the Kingdom of Sweets, where they are welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy and dazzled by dances from around the world. With its timeless Tchaikovsky score, dazzling costumes, and wondrous characters, The Nutcracker captures the spirit of the season and delights audiences of all ages.
Cast
Principal & Featured Leads
Clara: Jane Early; Nutcracker: Aixel Kae Dacono; Herr Drosselmeier: Tim Early; Mother: Christina Swieson; Father: Jim Segrave-Daly; Mouse King: Ellie McGrory; Snow Queen: Rebecca Memmel; The Sugar Plum Fairy: Tessa Early; Dew Drop Fairy: Eliza Kaplan; Mother Ginger: Gabriella Bressi
Specialty Dances
Kissing Doll: Sofia Siano; Soldier Doll: Sophie Krivitzky; Tea Dance Lead: Ellie Nagle; Coffee Dance Lead: Sara Richter; Candy Cane Dance Lead: Lena Scott; Marzipan Lead: Lila Spoelker; Chocolate Lead: Maya Brooks
Grand Pas de Deux
Jane Early, Tessa Early, Tim Early
Credits
Music by: Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky
Director: Kristina Early
Choreography & Restaging by: Tim Early, Felicia Cruz-Sharpe, Halle Marquette, Gabriella Bressi, Grace Kimble, Megan Stevens, Christina Swieson, Linda Radomile
Costume Designer: Renee Dennis
Prop and Costume Design Assistants: Halle Marquette, Gabriella Bressi
Costume Rental: Oxford Dance Center
Stage Managers: Kristina Early & Halle Marquette
Backstage Assistants: Daniella Ehritz, Maria Quercetti, Mariah Wolk, Parent Volunteers
2024 Nutcracker Logo Design: Sofia and Amy Siano and 4:3 Design