Nutcracker Cast Information

This production is a ballet, so it is important that you are attending ballet classes regularly to build stamina, prevent injury, as well maintain, and improve technique. We only have a few rehearsals to set choreography and blocking so it is important that you come to rehearsal prepared.
It is important that you arrive promptly to rehearsal, ready to dance.
You may bring in your water and shoes, but we ask that you leave large bags in the dressing room area. Bags will be monitored but we ask you keep all valuables at home.
For longer rehearsals we recommend packing a few snacks. Dancers are welcome to put food in the fridge. Alamo City Arts provides water and healthy snacks, but it is on a first come first serve basis.
Female Identifying Dancers: Please wear a clean, solid (black or pink preferred) leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes with hair neatly off the face (bun preferred for hair longer than shoulders). Please begin practicing how you will do your hair for the show now. A ballet skirt is acceptable but may be asked to be removed if it is a distraction or inhibits the choreography. Special character skirts or tutus may be requested by the director and will be discussed with the individual dancer.
Male Identifying Dancers: Please wear a black or white fitted shirt, black or white pants and black ballet shoes(unless specified otherwise). Please pull your hair back and away from the face if your hair is long.
Please be aware of personal hygiene. We are a large cast and dance close in proximity. Mints, deodorant, and towels to wipe up sweat (that are changed out daily), are recommended staples for dance bags.
Dancers, please make a conscious effort to pick up after yourself in the studio and dressing room area. This includes water bottles, bobby pins, pointe shoe padding, etc.
Please be sure dancers are arriving and leaving in cover-ups or warmups and in street shoes. Do not wear your ballet shoes outside of the studio.
It is important you submit an absentee form as soon as you know you will be unable to attend rehearsal. If you submit an absentee form after the rehearsal has already started, it will count as an unexcused absence. Please see the attached information sheet for how to submit an absentee form on the rehearsal schedule. If you miss more than 3 rehearsals, you will be asked to forfeit your part. All rehearsal dates that you will be missing must be submitted to the Rehearsal Absentee form by September 14th.
Parents will not be allowed into rehearsals for any reason. If you or your dancer are struggling with separation or trying something new, we recommend arriving early to ensure a smooth transition into rehearsals.

Performance Information

Nutcracker Tickets

Forms that need to be completed

Cast Registration Form

Volunteer Registration

Performer Information

Ft.Sam Gate Entry List

Information on the TENTATIVE Military Appreciation Performance at Fort Sam Theater Everyone in the cast (or their parents/ride) needs to have ID information turned into us by Thursday, November 14th, in order to perform in our military appreciation performances. You will be told this information at orientation, it will be posted on the website, and it will be sent in emails. Basically, you have plenty of time to get that information to us.

Any cast member or parent that does not get their information on the form by Thursday, November 14th will not be cleared to participate in that performance. If you do not complete the form and give us the necessary information, you will not receive clearance and will be turned away at the gate.
Only the people that get their information by Thursday, November 14th will be able to drive on to the base. (At the Harry Wurzbach Gate). Parents on the gate list will be allowed to attend the show free of charge. All DOD/Military and any guests THEY bring will also be allowed to attend the show for free.
This show is CLOSED to CIVILIAN GUESTS. Only parents on the gate list will be allowed to attend the show free of charge. Our Military Appreciation show is not an invitation for your entire family to view our production for free.
Anyone that did not have their name on the cast gate list by Thursday, November 14th will have to wait until the following weekend to see the show. If you run into issues, please let us know and we will do our best to help you.

Thank you all for your continued patience and support.