OBT Nutcracker 2009 Children's Coordination Blog

Final Post

2010-01-05T17:52:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Sorry, I was unable to distribute Nutcracker portraits on Monday as originally planned - unexpectedly, I had a rather high fever! But I'm better now and photos are available for pickup at the OBT studios.

I anticipate this will be my last post on the Nutcracker blog. Only 9 months until it resumes! Thank you everyone, I've had a wonderful time! Gail asked that I post a message from her as well:

Dear Nutcracker Families,

Thank you very much for the generous gifts. It will be nice to enjoy dinner dates with my husband, and to update my wardrobe (preferably not in black).

It was wonderful getting to know all of you, and truly a pleasure working with all of your children this Nutcracker season. Please know how much I appreciate all of you, and I won't forget your kind gesture.

I hope you and your families enjoyed the Winter break, and I look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year.

Thank you again.

Warmest Regards,
Gail Schroeder

Nutcracker Portraits

2009-12-27T15:20:00.001-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

I will hand out Nutcracker Portraits to the kids starting January 4th at the OBT Studios when they return for classes.

Gift for Gail

2009-12-26T23:28:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Thank you to all who were able to participate in the group gift for our Lead Chaperone, Gail! Due to the tremendous generosity of Nutcracker Families, we were able to purchase gift certificates to two fabulous and toasty-warm Portland restaurants, that she may share with her wonderful husband, Greg. [Our thanks to you, too, Greg for holding-down the fort at home while Gail was away helping all of us!] We were also fortunate to be able to purchase for Gail a very nice gift certificate to her favorite women’s clothier. Retail therapy, here she comes!

Your generosity was overwhelming. Many thanks to everyone, not only for your contributions, but also for your very warm wishes to our dear friend, Gail.

~ Liana and Susan

Performance Schedule for Sunday, December 27, 2009

2009-12-26T23:04:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Note for Candy Canes & Polichinelles: Do not "hang out" backstage during Act II. You may go to stage left when the stage manager calls places. After you perform your dance, return to the green room and wait until the end of the Grand Pas before you return to stage left for the finale. The only exception to this rule are for those cast as Chinese or Flower; they are permitted to mark these dances from backstage.

Nutcracker Photobooth 11:30a-3:30p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Dilara Acar

11:30a

3:30p

Soldier: Julia Rose Winett

11:30a

3:30p

Baby Mouse: Zuzu Metzler

11:30a

3:30p

1:00p Curtain

Performance #20/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	11:30a	3:15p
Back-Up Marie: Stone	11:30a	2:45p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	11:30a	1:45p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	12:15p	2:00p
Angels	12:30p	2:45p
Chinese (Costantino/Lucas), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	12:30p	3:15p

Sarah Macdonald to dance Candy Cane

COSTUME CHANGES
Jacob Roter	Party Boy	to	Trumpeter
Quinlan Nielson	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Natalie Ross	Sabre	to	Candy Cane
Elizabeth Shew	Sabre	to	Polichinelle
Sally Butzer	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Performance Schedule for Saturday, December 26, 2009

2009-12-25T19:30:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Nutcracker Photobooth 12:30p-4:30p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Lane Thompson

12:30p

4:30p

Soldier: Celia Parry

12:30p

4:30p

Baby Mouse: Grace Baker

12:30p

4:30p

2:00p Curtain

Performance #18/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	12:30p	4:45p
Back-Up Marie: Schroeder	12:30p	4:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	12:30p	3:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	1:15p	3:30p
Angels	1:30p	4:15p
Chinese (Costantino/Weirich), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	1:30p	4:30p

COSTUME CHANGES
Ahven Firth	Grandkid	to	Soldier
Alexandra Grossman	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Marisa Polonsky	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Nutcracker Photobooth 6:00p-10:00p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Lane Thompson

6:00p

10:00p

Soldier: Celia Parry

6:00p

10:00p

Baby Mouse: Filumena Sweet

6:00p

10:00p

7:30p Curtain

Performance #19/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	6:00p	9:45p
Back-Up Marie: Stone	6:00p	9:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	6:00p	8:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	6:45p	8:30p
Angels	7:00p	9:15p
Chinese (Prather/Lucas), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	7:00p	9:45p

COSTUME CHANGES
Ahven Firth	Grandkid	to	Soldier
Alexandra Grossman	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Marisa Polonsky	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Performance Schedule for Tuesday, December 24, 2009

2009-12-23T22:03:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Nutcracker Photobooth 10:30a-2:30p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Lane Thompson

10:30a

2:30p

Soldier: May Stemple

10:30a

2:30p

Baby Mouse: Megan Hug

10:30a

2:30p

12:00p Curtain

Performance #17/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	10:30a	2:15p
Back-Up Marie: Beller	10:30a	1:45p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	10:30a	12:45p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	11:15a	1:00p
Angels	11:30a	1:45p
Chinese (Prather & Lucas), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	11:30a	2:15p

COSTUME CHANGES
Jacob Roter	Party Boy	to	Trumpeter
Caroline Yamada	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Julia Rose Winett	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Elle Shelby	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Alexandra Grossman	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Addison Jackson	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Natalie Ross	Sabre	to	Polichinelle
Elizabeth Shew	Sabre	to	Candy Cane
Gaby Cooley	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Performance Schedule for Monday, December 23, 2009

2009-12-23T01:43:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Note:

If you dance multiple roles, you should come prepared to dance all roles, even when not scheduled. You may be asked to fill in if there is an injury or illness.

Nutcracker Photobooth 12:30p-4:45p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Natalie Gray

12:30p

4:45p

Soldier: Julia Rose Winett

12:30p

4:45p

Baby Mouse: Zuzu Metzler

12:30p

4:45p

2:00p Curtain

Performance #15/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	12:30p	4:45p
Back-Up Marie: Beller	12:30p	4:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	12:30p	3:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	1:15p	3:30p
Angels	1:30p	4:15p
Chinese (Costantino/Lucas), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	1:30p	4:30p

Sarah Macdonald to dance Candy Cane

COSTUME CHANGES
Jenny White	Party Girl	to	Angel
Jacob Roter	Party Boy	to	Trumpeter
Quinlan Nielson	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Natalie Ross	Sabre	to	Candy Cane
Elizabeth Shew	Sabre	to	Polichinelle
Sally Butzer	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Nutcracker Photobooth 6:00p-10:00p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Dilara Acar

6:00p

10:00p

Soldier: Sarah Samwick

6:00p

10:00p

Baby Mouse: Anathea Kordosky

6:00p

10:00p

7:30p Curtain

Performance #16/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	6:00p	9:45p
Back-Up Marie: Schroeder	6:00p	9:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	6:00p	8:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	6:45p	8:30p
Angels	7:00p	9:15p
Chinese (Weirich/Lucas), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	7:00p	9:45p

Sarah Macdonald to dance Candy Cane

COSTUME CHANGES
Carly Rose Howard	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Ahven Firth	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Grace Newsom	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Marisa Polonsky	Sabre	to	Candy Cane
Kylee Martens	Sabre	to	Polichinelle
Quinlan Nielson	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Portrait Schedule
Act I Portraits		Act II Portraits
Addison Jackson	grandkid	Sally Butzer	polichinelle
		Elizabeth Shew	polichinelle

Performance Schedule for Tuesday, December 22, 2009

2009-12-21T22:01:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Notes:

Remember to BE ON TIME! Some people are consistently arriving late for their call times. Please prepare for holiday and rush hour traffic and plan accordingly this week!
Do not touch stuff that's not yours without permission. Stay out of other people's dance bags. This is common courtesy. I realize the dressing room is crowded, which is all the more reason to respect other people's space and property.
Do not touch props unless they are assigned to your role.
Do not touch or lean against backstage lighting equipment booms. This also applies to scenery items, back drops and draperies.
SOBT students are not allowed to have the peppermints, vitamin C, etc. These are for company dancers only. Do not ask them for these items.

Nutcracker Photobooth 12:30p-4:45p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Natalie Gray

12:30p

4:45p

Soldier: Sarah Samwick

12:30p

4:45p

Baby Mouse: May Stemple

12:30p

4:45p

2:00p Curtain

Performance #13/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	12:30p	4:45p
Back-Up Marie: Schroeder	12:30p	4:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	12:30p	3:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	1:15p	3:30p
Angels	1:30p	4:15p
Chinese (Shelby & Prather), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	1:30p	4:30p

Symara Williams to dance Candy Cane for Chloe Shelby

COSTUME CHANGES
Gaby Cooley	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Addison Jackson	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Marisa Polonsky	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Nutcracker Photobooth 6:00p-10:15p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Natalie Gray

6:00p

10:15p

Soldier: Sarah Samwick

6:00p

10:15p

Baby Mouse: Grace Baker

6:00p

10:15p

7:30p Curtain

Performance #14/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	6:00p	9:45p
Back-Up Marie: Stone	6:00p	9:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	6:00p	8:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	6:45p	8:30p
Angels	7:00p	9:15p
Chinese (Shelby & Prather), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	7:00p	9:45p

Symara Williams to dance Candy Cane for Chloe Shelby

COSTUME CHANGES
Gaby Cooley	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Addison Jackson	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Marisa Polonsky	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Final Warning

2009-12-20T20:53:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Anyone arriving at tomorrow's performances without hair completed (including bangs) will be replaced. Additionally, you will be reported to SOBT for not following the rules. Scholarship students should be aware that your scholarships are at risk.

Performance Schedule for Monday, December 21, 2009

2009-12-20T20:06:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Nutcracker Photobooth 12:30p-4:45p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Sofia Polo

12:30p

4:45p

Soldier: Kayla Burke

12:30p

4:45p

Baby Mouse: Megan Hug

12:30p

4:45p

2:00p Curtain

Performance #11/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	12:30p	4:45p
Back-Up Marie: Schroeder	12:30p	4:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	12:30p	3:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	1:15p	3:30p
Angels	1:30p	4:15p
Chinese (Shelby & Weirich), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	1:30p	4:30p

COSTUME CHANGES
Jacob Roter	Party Boy	to	Trumpeter
Ahven Firth	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Alexandra Grossman	Grandkid	to	Soldier
Elizabeth Shew	Sabre	to	Polichinelle
Sally Butzer	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Portrait Schedule
Act I Portraits	Act II Portraits
	Brianne Fielding	candy cane
	Quinlan Nielson	polichinelle

Nutcracker Photobooth 6:00p-10:15p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Sofia Polo

6:00p

10:15p

Soldier: Kayla Burke

6:00p

10:15p

Baby Mouse: Megan Hug

6:00p

10:15p

7:30p Curtain

Performance #12/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	6:00p	9:45p
Back-Up Marie: Beller	6:00p	9:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	6:00p	8:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	6:45p	8:30p
Angels	7:00p	9:15p
Chinese (Shelby & Weirich), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	7:00p	9:45p

COSTUME CHANGES
Jacob Roter	Party Boy	to	Trumpeter
Ahven Firth	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Alexandra Grossman	Grandkid	to	Soldier
Elizabeth Shew	Sabre	to	Polichinelle
Sally Butzer	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Performance Schedule for Sunday, December 20, 2009

2009-12-19T21:10:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Notes:

I know there have been some questions about this so here is my final word on the subject: everyone MUST arrive at Keller with hair & make-up completed. This includes your return to the theater after the break on two-show days. This is OBT's rule as published in your Nutcracker Acceptance packet & Nutcracker production schedule. Those not willing to abide by this rule will be pulled from future performances.
Candy Canes & Poli Girls: your bodyliner straps may NOT criss cross at the back
Candy Canes & Polichinelles: do not stand in the wings when watching from backstage
Warm-ups & street clothes are not allowed in the 4th floor dressing room.

Nutcracker Photobooth 11:30a-3:45p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Dilara Acar

11:30a

3:45p

Soldier: Celia Parry

11:30a

3:45p

Baby Mouse: Anathea Kordosky

11:30a

3:45p

1:00p Curtain

Performance #9/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	11:30p	3:15p
Back-Up Marie: Stone	11:30p	2:45p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	11:30p	1:45p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	12:15p	2:00p
Angels	12:30p	2:45p
Chinese (Shelby & Prather), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	12:30p	3:15p

Symara Williams to dance Candy Cane for Chloe Shelby

COSTUME CHANGES
Gaby Cooley	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Addison Jackson	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Marisa Polonsky	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Portrait Schedule
Act I Portraits		Act II Portraits
Rowan Treece	party girl	Megan Hug	angel
Lucas Pitts	party boy	Katarina Grealish	angel
Alexandra Barr	maid (paid for 2 photos)	Lucas Pitts	nephew
Grace Newsom	soldier	Lucas Pitts	prince
Hannah Russell	soldier	Maggie Weirich	candy cane
Quinlan Nielson	soldier

Nutcracker Photobooth 4:00p-8:15p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Lane Thompson

4:00p

8:15p

Soldier: Sarah Samwick

4:00p

8:15p

Baby Mouse: Filumena Sweet

4:00p

8:15p

5:30p Curtain

Performance #10/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	4:00p	7:45p
Back-Up Marie: Beller	4:00p	7:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	4:00p	6:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	4:45p	6:30p
Angels	5:00p	7:15p
Chinese (Costantino & Lucas), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	5:00p	7:45p

COSTUME CHANGES
Gaby Cooley	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Addison Jackson	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Marisa Polonsky	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Portrait Schedule
Act I Portraits		Act II Portraits
Andrea Dennis	soldier (paid for 2 photos)

No Warm-Ups or Street Clothes Allowed In Dressing Room 40

2009-12-19T15:35:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Warm-ups and/or street clothes are no longer allowed in the 4th floor dressing room.

Lost & Found

2009-12-18T22:00:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

A BMW car key was found in the candy cane/maid dressing room. Please see Shannon if it's yours.

Performance Schedule for Saturday, December 19, 2009

2009-12-18T21:32:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Nutcracker Photobooth 12:30p-4:45p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Sofia Polo

12:30p

4:45p

Soldier: Julia Rose Winett

12:30p

4:45p

Baby Mouse: Zuzu Metzler

12:30p

4:45p

2:00p Curtain

Performance #7/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	12:30p	4:45p
Back-Up Marie: Beller	12:30p	4:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	12:30p	3:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	1:15p	3:30p
Angels	1:30p	4:15p
Chinese (Shelby & Weirich), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	1:30p	4:30p

Sarah Macdonald to dance Candy Cane

COSTUME CHANGES
Jenny White	Party Girl	to	Angel
Jacob Roter	Party Boy	to	Trumpeter
Quinlan Nielson	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Natalie Ross	Sabre	to	Candy Cane
Elizabeth Shew	Sabre	to	Polichinelle
Sally Butzer	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Portrait Schedule
Act I Portraits		Act II Portraits
Emily Locke	maid	Chloe Ford	angel
Sally Butzer	sabre	Grace Baker	angel (paid for 2 photos)
Annastasia Beller	Marie	Christopher Carroll	prince
		Maggie Weirich	chinese
		Chloe Shelby	chinese (w/ Maggie)

Nutcracker Photobooth 6:00p-10:15p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Sofia Polo

6:00p

10:15p

Soldier: Julia Rose Winett

6:00p

10:15p

Baby Mouse: Zuzu Metzler

6:00p

10:15p

7:30p Curtain

Performance #8/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	6:00p	9:45p
Back-Up Marie: Stone	6:00p	9:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	6:00p	8:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	6:45p	8:30p
Angels	7:00p	9:15p
Chinese (Shelby & Weirich), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	7:00p	9:45p

Sarah Macdonald to dance Candy Cane

COSTUME CHANGES
Jenny White	Party Girl	to	Angel
Jacob Roter	Party Boy	to	Trumpeter
Quinlan Nielson	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Natalie Ross	Sabre	to	Candy Cane
Elizabeth Shew	Sabre	to	Polichinelle
Sally Butzer	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Portrait Schedule
Act I Portraits	Act II Portraits
	Sarah Stone	Marie

Chinese & Candy Cane Casting Updates Dec. 21-27

2009-12-18T21:28:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

CHINESE TEA:

Monday, December 21 2:00 pm CShelby/Weirich
Monday, December 21 7:30 pm CShelby/Weirich
Tuesday, December 22 2:00 pm CShelby/Prather
Tuesday, December 22 7:30 pm CShelby/Prather
Wednesday, December 23 2:00 pm Costantino/Lucas
Wednesday, December 23 7:30 pm Weirich/Lucas
Thursday, December 24 12:00 pm Prather/Lucas
Saturday, December 26 2:00 pm Costantino/Weirich
Saturday, December 26 7:30 pm Prather/Lucas
Sunday, December 27 1:00 pm Costantino/Lucas

CANDY CANES:

Sarah Macdonald will fill in for Elizabeth Kahl on Wednesday, Dec. 23 (both matinee & evening) and Sunday, Dec. 27 (matinee).
Symara Williams will fill in for Chloe Shelby on Tuesday, Dec. 22 (matinee & evening)

4th Floor Dressing & Make-Up Room

2009-12-17T23:19:00.001-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Dancers have been permitted to wear warm-ups to the 4th floor dressing & make-up room but we're finding more and more clothing items left on the floor and counter tops. Your warm-ups MUST be hung on hangers before you leave the room (this includes ballet slippers). This is a warning: if the dressers or I find one more item of clothing that hasn't been hung up, warm-ups will be banned from room 40. Please help your friends remember to hang up their clothing if you don't want this privilege taken away.

Oregon Art Beat

2009-12-17T21:34:00.001-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

In case you missed Oregon Art Beat tonight, you can see the episode on their website:

http://www.opb.org/programs/artbeat/segments/view/822

Performance Schedule for Friday, December 18, 2009

2009-12-17T21:30:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Nutcracker Photobooth 6:00p-10:15p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Lane Thompson

6:00p

10:15p

Soldier: Kayla Burke

6:00p

10:15p

Baby Mouse: Megan Hug

6:00p

10:15p

7:30p Curtain

Performance #6/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Marie, Nephew/Prince	6:00p	9:45p
Back-Up Marie: Stone	6:00p	9:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	6:00p	8:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	6:45p	8:30p
Angels	7:00p	9:15p
Chinese (Costantino & Prather), Candy Canes & Polichinelles	7:00p	9:45p

COSTUME CHANGES
Jacob Roter	Party Boy	to	Trumpeter
Alexandra Grossman	Grandkid	to	Soldier
Caroline Yamada	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Julia Rose Winett	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Elle Shelby	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Alexandra Grossman	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Addison Jackson	Soldier	to	Polichinelle
Natalie Ross	Sabre	to	Polichinelle
Elizabeth Shew	Sabre	to	Candy Cane
Gaby Cooley	Sabre	to	Polichinelle

Portrait Schedule
Act I Portraits		Act II Portraits
Ethan Myers	Fritz	Anathea Kordosky	angel
Lily O’Brien	party girl	Lucy Meneghello	angel
Wyatt McCoy	party boy	Filumena Sweet	angel
Claire Newsom	soldier	Chloe Shelby	candy cane
Emmy Christopherson	soldier
Elizabeth Shew	soldier* costume change to Candy Cane!

Oregon Art Beat Tonight!

2009-12-17T03:01:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Don't forget to set your VCRs, DVD recorders, TiVos or what have you!

OPB's Oregon Art Beat is airing an episode at 8:00 PM tonight featuring Oregon Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker kids in rehearsal!

Breaks Between Shows

2009-12-17T01:39:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Saturday, Dec. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 23 marks a five-day period of two shows per day. This is a very intense schedule for everyone. Chaperones will be provided for dinner breaks on double-show days for those children who may not leave unescorted. However, I strongly encourage parents to pick their children up during the break. It shouldn't be the norm for kids to stay just because they want to stay (e.g. their friends are staying, they think it's time for fun, to hang out, to play, etc.) I think it is healthy for the kids to get out of the building for a breath of fresh air and take a mental break from the theater environment.

I realize not all parents will be able to get away from work or make a long commute every day during this break. You might consider having your child leave in the company of a friend (and the friend's family). If you make such arrangements, please send a note with your child so we know who they are leaving the building with.

For those who must stay during the break, please bring a quiet activity for the duration (homework, a book or magazine to read, knitting, a sketch pad, etc. - an abundance of toys and games with many pieces that may be lost are not a good idea). The break is not a time for horseplay and the dressing room is not a playground.

Performance Schedule for Thursday, December 17, 2009

2009-12-17T00:35:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Nutcracker Photobooth 6:00p-10:15p

Arrival

Pick-up

Sugarplum Fairy: Lane Thompson

6:00p

10:15p

Soldier: Celia Parry

6:00p

10:15p

Baby Mouse: May Stemple

6:00p

10:15p

7:30p Curtain

Performance #5/20

	Arrival	Pick-up
Candy Canes (Cast C only)*	5:45p	9:45p
Marie, Nephew/Prince	6:00p	9:45p
Back-Up Marie: Schroeder	6:00p	9:15p
Fritz, Party Children, Maids	6:00p	8:15p
Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny	6:45p	8:30p
Angels	7:00p	9:15p
Chinese (Shelby & Prather) & Polichinelles	7:00p	9:45p

*Candy Canes Cast C: Gavin wants to have an onstage rehearsal with you so you’re call time has been changed to 5:45 PM. Rehearsal will begin at 6:00 PM.

COSTUME CHANGES
Ahven Firth	Grandkid	to	Soldier
Alexandra Grossman	Grandkid	to	Polichinelle
Marisa Polonsky	Soldier	to	Polichinelle

Portrait Schedule
Act I Portraits		Act II Portraits
Wyatt McCoy	Fritz	Maddie D’Haem	angel
Madison Luther	maid	Brennan McConnell-Griner	angel
Naomi Noreen	soldier	Ana Comas-Short	angel
Sabrina Hunter	soldier	Madison Ryder	candy cane
Carly Rose Howard	soldier	Nay’Chelle Harris	candy cane
Alyssa Schroeder	Marie

Nutcracker Shirts

2009-12-15T14:28:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

I just received from Production that the green Nutcracker shirts are short-sleeved only. Here are your options:

stay with short-sleeved green t-shirt

switch color to black (long-sleeved) shirt

cancel order

Please email me with your preference. childrenscoordinator AT obt.org

Lost & Found

2009-12-14T22:38:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Gaby Cooley is missing a green case containing her hair things and earrings. If you find this case, please return it to Shannon at the theater.

Candy Canes Cast C

2009-12-13T11:16:00.000-08:00

OBT Nutcracker Kids Central

Candy Canes Cast C: Because it will have been a week since your last rehearsal, Gavin would like to run an onstage rehearsal with you on Thursday, December 17, before the performance. You must arrive at the Keller at 5:45 PM. Rehearsal will begin at 6:00 PM. You must arrive in rehearsal clothes with hair already styled in a bun as described here.

	Arrival	Pick-up
Sugarplum Fairy: Dilara Acar	11:30a	3:30p
Soldier: Julia Rose Winett	11:30a	3:30p
Baby Mouse: Zuzu Metzler	11:30a	3:30p

	Arrival	Pick-up
Sugarplum Fairy: Lane Thompson	12:30p	4:30p
Soldier: Celia Parry	12:30p	4:30p
Baby Mouse: Grace Baker	12:30p	4:30p

	Arrival	Pick-up
Sugarplum Fairy: Natalie Gray	12:30p	4:45p
Soldier: Julia Rose Winett	12:30p	4:45p
Baby Mouse: Zuzu Metzler	12:30p	4:45p

	Arrival	Pick-up
Sugarplum Fairy: Sofia Polo	12:30p	4:45p
Soldier: Kayla Burke	12:30p	4:45p
Baby Mouse: Megan Hug	12:30p	4:45p