Nutcracker Sweets 2024

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PERFORMANCE FAQs

Who needs to attend tech rehearsal?

• ALL performers need to attend tech rehearsal.

What is tech rehearsal?

• Tech rehearsal is held at the theater to set-up and test the technical components of the show such as lighting and sound and to practice spacing dances on stage.

What should I wear to tech rehearsal?

• Dancers should wear their ballet uniform with athleisure warm-ups on top and bring any additional dance shoes needed for their dances.

What time should I be at Tech Rehearsal?

• 5:00-7:00 PM – Dancers in Pre-Ballet (ages 4-5), Beginner 1 & 2 (ages 5-7), and Ballet 1 (ages 7-10) should arrive with a parent and sit in the audience; Student Company members with a lead role should arrive at 5:00 PM as well.

• 6:00-8:00 PM – Dancers in both casts can be dropped off at 6:00 PM, but a parent MUST arrive back to the theater by 8:00 PM for dismissal.

Where is Tech Rehearsal?

• At the theater — Upper Merion Middle School: 450 Keebler Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406

What should I do about eating dinner on Tech Rehearsal day?

• Dancers should eat an early dinner before they arrive. 

What time do dancers need to arrive on the day of the show?

• Dancers in both casts are asked to arrive 1.5 hours before the show. All other dancers must arrive to the theater one hour before their show time.

What do dancers need to wear for the performance?

• Students must wear their own nude colored camisole leotard with their uniform tights and dance shoes. Nude leotards should resemble your skin color and are meant to be worn by female dancers under their costume. They provide an extra layer of coverage and help to make quick changes easy backstage. We lend all costumes to performers in the show.

How does my costume arrive to the theater?

• We will bring all costumes to the theater and all costumes must returned in their original condition before dancers can be dismissed.

What should I do about eating on show day?

• Dancers that are in one cast only should eat a big meal before the performance and then can eat again when they get home. Dancers in both casts should eat a big meal before the first show and can bring food to eat between shows. **NOTE: Eating in costumes is prohibited. Dancers in both shows should bring athleisure to wear between shows. Due to food allergies, we ask that any food onsite be free of nut products.

How long is the show?

• About an hour and a half including intermission.

When do I pick up my dancer from backstage?

• Dancers will get picked up at the check-out table at the end of the show.

What should dancers do between shows if they’re in multiple show times?

• Dancers can stay onsite or they may check out at the front desk to say hi to their families, but they must be signed in and out by a single guardian and must return by dancer call time.

How can I get a photo in my costume(s)?

• We have a scheduled photo day on Sunday, December 8th. Reserve your slot by December 2 through this form.

I’d Like to volunteer at the show. How do I sign up?

• Thank you for sharing your time with us! The show would not be possible without the help of volunteers. You can view volunteer slots and sign up here.

What show time should I attend based on casting?

• Each show time is a slightly different cast. Before purchasing tickets, please see the color coded “Nutcracker Casting” spreadsheet to find out when your dancer will be on stage. Each class is highlighted with a color that represents their show time(s). If you do not know which class your dancer is in, you can view their class level/day/time in your portal.

Who needs to buy a ticket?

• Anyone sitting in a seat in the theater needs a ticket. Performers do not need tickets. Children under age 3 who will be seated on a parent’s lap do not need a ticket.

How should I buy tickets?

• Online ticket sales open at 9:00 PM on November 10th.

How do I exchange my tickets for a different show time?

• All ticket exchanges must be done through our ticket provider, TutuTix. They can be reached at 855.222.2849 or 435.222.2849 Option 1 between 9 AM – 8 PM Monday through Saturday and 12 PM – 8 PM on Sundays.

I can’t find my tickets in my email. What do I do?

• Your tickets will arrive in your email inbox under the name of Etix. You can have them re-sent to your email address if needed.