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❆ Congratulations to our 2026 cast of The Nutcracker! ❆
Be sure to read the Info Packet, complete the accept/decline form, pay the workshop fee, attend your fittings and rehearsals, and read Sarah's emails.
Nutcracker Cast List Participation Accept/Decline Nutcracker Info Packet Pay Workshop Fee Schedules Costume & Make-UpCasting decisions are final and non-negotiable. Dancers or families disputing these decisions will not be allowed to participate. Dancers may be cast in multiple roles, serve as understudies, or be double-cast. In accepting their role(s), dancers commit to attending all rehearsals, costume fittings, and performances. Failure to do so may result in dismissal.
Remember some dancers may be assigned to two or more roles or may have an additional understudy role. All castings are equally important. Check your dancer's rehearsal schedule and read the Nutcracker Info Packet to make sure you understand what's expected.
Schedules Rehearsals & Fittings:
See below. All rehearsal and fitting times are subject to change. Updates will be posted and sent via email. Please keep careful track of you dancer(s) schedule. Students cast as understudies must attend all relevant rehearsals and learn the choreography should they be needed to perform in place of the originally cast dancer.
Costumes, Hair & Make-Up:
As each Nutcracker role requires specific costume, hair, and make-up needs, please use this guide to ensure you're properly attired and ready to dazzle our audience.
Absences:
If your dancer absolutely must miss a fitting or rehearsal (up to 1), notify the artistic team in advance by emailing artisticteam@hydeparkdance.org with admin@hydeparkdance.org CC'd. Performances, dress, and tech rehearsals among other required occasions are mandatory.
(Coming soon) Student Matinee Form: Give to your dancer’s academic school or teacher for their absence on the morning of Friday, December 11 to perform in the 10am and 12pm Student Matinee shows. (Note: YD Holiday Pre-Show, Party Scene, March of the Toys, and Nightmare dancers DO NOT PERFORM at Student Matinees. )
Additional Performances:
Community performances may be scheduled, typically for Studio Company dancers, though select roles may be included.
Rehearsal, Fitting, and Performance Schedules for Nutcracker
Rehearsal, Fitting, and Performance Schedule
RED iCal link: To sync your dancer's rehearsal schedule to your phone or computer calendar, please right click to COPY the url link of the role(s) listed below and subscribe to the feed by PASTING the url link into your Google, Outlook, or Mac Calendar using the device-appropriate instructions outlined HERE. Do not download the iCal file from the link; this will give you a static file/schedule. Rather, to ensure you do not miss updates to the rehearsal calendar you are attempting to follow, you need to copy the url link and follow the instructions to subscribe.
Blue Google Sheet: View the schedule straight from the spreadsheet.
Act 1 - Rehearsal Schedules
Find your dancer's role below. Select iCal to subscribe to the rehearsal calendar, or Google Sheet to view the rehearsal schedule.
| Role | Calendar | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Clara | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Fritz, Francine & Seline | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Cavalier Doll | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Harlequin Doll | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Drosselmeyer | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Nutcracker | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Maids | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Party Children Cast A | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Party Children Cast B | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Adult Party Guests | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Dolls (March of the Toys) | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Soldier Corps (March of the Toys) | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Nightmares | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Mouse General | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Lead Battle Mice | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Corps Battle Mice | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Battle Soldiers | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Snow Pas de Deux | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Snow Corps | iCal | Google Sheet |
Act 2 - Rehearsal Schedules
| Role | Calendar | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Gingerbread | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Polichinelles Cast A | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Polichinelles Cast B | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Maafe from Guinea | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Basbousa from Egypt Lead | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Basbousa from Egypt Corps | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Tangyuan from China | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Zefir from Russia | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Marzipan from Sweden Lead | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Marzipan from Sweden Corps | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Turrón from Spain | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Sugar Plum Fairy | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Dew Drop Fairy | iCal | Google Sheet |
| Flowers | iCal | Google Sheet |
UPDATES PENDING Young Dancer Holiday Pre-Show Info
Nutcracker Program ShoutOuts
Have a dancer, a favorite teacher, a class, or an awesome volunteer you’d like to acknowledge?
Support them with a half-page (4.5”w x 3.75”l) program ShoutOut.
Each ShoutOut purchase includes a complimentary printed Nutcracker program.
HPSD Designs the ShoutOut ($80)
You Design the ShoutOut ($70)
Due Date: Nov. 30, 2026 Purchase a ShoutOut!