Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland

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Presented by
Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland
Sunday, November 30, 2014
4:00pm
Jim Rouse Theater for Performing Arts
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Table of Contents
Welcome/Participation
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Participation Fee……………………….................3
Etiquette
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Attendance & Attire…………………….................4
Costumes
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Costume policy & fitting schedule………………..5
Hair, Make-up, and jewelry....…………………….5
Dress Rehearsal
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Dress rehearsal schedule at BRIM……………....6
Full dress rehearsal at Rouse Theatre…………..6
Performance day preparation…………………….6
Volunteers
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Volunteer sign-up sheet…………………………...7
Volunteer meeting schedule………………………7
Media
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Portraits…………………………………………....8
Videography……………………………………….8
Ticket Sales
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Purchasing Tickets..………………………………8
Jim Rouse Theatre seating chart………………..9
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The Nutcracker 2014
Participant Information Packet
Dear Families,
Congratulations and welcome to the cast of the Nutcracker!
Ballet Royale's 15th Nutcracker season is sure to be spectacular. The performance will be presented at
the elegant Jim Rouse Theater for Performing Art's in Columbia, Maryland on Sunday, November 30 th at
4:00pm.
Rehearsals start on Saturday, September 20.
Participation Fee
Your participation fee is necessary for the presentation of the Nutcracker production. The participation fee
is due on or before Saturday, September 27th 2014.
Participation fee will include the following:
Rental of Jim Rouse Theatre
Lighting design
Lighting management
Set management
Backdrop rental
Sound operation
Security
Costume Rental
Teaching & Choreography
Rehearsal space at JRT
Dressing Rooms
Studio expenses
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NUTCRACKER ETIQUETTE
Attendance:
All cast members are required to attend ALL of the rehearsals posted on the bulletin board. These will
also be available on the website www.balletroyale.com and if you join us on Facebook, Instagram
@balletroyale and on Pinterest you will often find up-dates and interesting snippets from the rehearsal
and performance.
Rehearsals are placed up to two weeks in advance. Please note that our rehearsal schedule is subject to
change as it is dependent upon the students learning the material and other variables or unforeseen
circumstances. There are many changes and additions. If you are not flexible, please don't join the cast
as this production does require a certain amount of flexibility. The end result is very rewarding.
Regular attendance is a requirement to allow the performer’s time to remember choreography. Often, the
choreography will change during rehearsal. We need all cast members to be present. The level of Ballet
Royale's performance is of a professional caliber. Your fellow cast members rely on each other for
spacing and musical phrasing. When a member is absent, this effects the choreographer, rehearsal
director and the entire cast of the Nutcracker rehearsal.
3 more missed rehearsals for ANY reason, will result in automatic removal from the Nutcracker Ballet.
A note for missed rehearsals must be provided when a dancer is absent due to illness or prior to the
excused absence.
Rehearsal Attire:
Students may wear rehearsal leotards and dance warm ups of their choice. We do not permit regular
clothing at any time.
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Costumes & Fitting:
Costumes are the property of Ballet Royale. The rental of which is included in your performance fee. The
costumes are dry cleaned and/or washed following each performance. They are taken to the theatre for
you. Following the performance, they must be left at JRT. Please be sure to hang it up on a hanger which
is provided. You are responsible for any damage incurred to the costume during use.
Costumes are not custom made to measure. Each cast member is fitted individually.
The following is a schedule of costume fittings. Please do not miss your fitting time.
*Party Scene Dads - Please rent long tail tuxes (black) with shirt, black bow tie, and black cumber band
for the day of the performance.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
Snow and Flowers – 4:00pm
Little Soldiers and Mice – 5:00pm
Big Soldiers and Mice – 5:30pm
Mouse King – 5:30pm
Party Girls (Clara's friends) & Party Moms – 6:00pm
Harlequin and Columbine & Teddy Bears – 6:30pm
Mirletons, Chinese, Spanish, Arabian – 7:00pm
Clara, Fritz, Drosselmeyer, Sugar Plum Prince, Snow Queen, Snow Princesses – 7:30pm
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
Mother Ginger Kids – 10:00am
Snowballs, Snowflakes – 10:30am
Little Flower Petals – 11:00am
Candy Canes – 11:30am
Jewelry
No jewelry is permitted during performances. This includes earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces and
watches.
Earrings studs are the only permitted jewelry for classes and for rehearsals.
For Performance, we have specific requests for jewelry for most soloists and some groups.
Make - up
The following is a basic make up that should be followed:
Snowballs
Snowflakes
Mother Ginger Children
Flower Buds
All cast members in classical roles.
Adults and Girls:
Hair piece (if required)
Foundation - brown or beige
Eye Shadow - false eye lashes
Blush, red lipstick (we will let you know what shade), eyebrow liner.
Men – hair piece (if required); foundation - natural lipstick - blush – mustache if required.
Hair - High bun, with hair net and hair spray (no glitter spray) no additional ribbons or bows.
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DRESS REHEARSAL
Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal will be at Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland on Friday, November 21st. The
schedule is as follows:
Act 1 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Mother Ginger & Snow Balls) please arrive at 5:00pm as you will rehearse first
and may leave following your rehearsal.
Act 2 - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All dancers should be picked up promptly. Please be aware that Ballet Royale closes after rehearsal.
Act 1 Cast - All Party Scene - All Snow Scene. Clara, Fritz, Drosslemayer, Mr. & Mrs. Stahlbaum & adults,
harlequin and columbine, teddy bears, party boys and girls, Snowflakes, Demi soloists, snow balls, Snow
Queen, Snow Cavalier, soldiers, mice, mouse king, Nutcracker.
Act 2 Cast - All Divertissements, horn blowers, angels, candy canes, Spanish, Mirletons, Arabian, Sugar
Plum Fairy, Prince, Clara, Nutcracker, Flower Petals, Flower Demi soloist, Gingerbread girl and boy,
Gingerbread children, Dew Drop Fairy.
Full Dress Rehearsal
The full dress rehearsal will be at Jim Rouse Theater the morning of November 30th.
Act 1 - 10:00am – 11:30am
Act 2 - 12:00pm – 1:30pm
*Please note: this is a full run through. All cast will be required to remain until you have performed.
If you are only in Act 1, arrival time is at 9:45am and you may leave after Act 1 rehearsal is over.
If you are only in Act 2, arrival time is at 11:45am and you may leave after Act 2 rehearsal is over.
Entire Ballet will run in order.
*PARENTS: There are no opportunities to view any of the dress rehearsal unless you are a volunteer for
your child’s group.
PERFORMANCE DAY:
The Nutcracker performance is Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 4:00pm.
ALL cast members should arrive at 3:15pm for a 4:00pm performance.
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VOLUNTEERS
We would like to have every family volunteer in some capacity for this production.
Your Ballet Royale Community is very appreciative. One complimentary ticket is given to each person
who volunteers during the performance and dress rehearsal. The tickets are given to those whose
volunteerism has a positive impact on the production.
I will be able to volunteer in the following capacity (circle one):
Adult Dancer, no experience necessary
Ballet shoe, ribbon check
Back stage - Ballet Royale dress rehearsal, JRT
morning rehearsal & evening show (props)
Hair and make-up assistant for children
Hair and make-up assistant for teens
Back stage child monitor Ballet Royale dress
rehearsal & JRT morning rehearsal & evening
show
Hair and make-up assistant for adults
Making Props
Set up refreshments for intermission
Making/Sewing costumes
Sell refreshments at intermission
Small costume alterations
Clean up after refreshments are sold
Costume fitting
Sell raffle tickets
Ushers to give out programs at the performance.
Quick change dresser back stage
Name of volunteer ____________________________________________________________________
Date of volunteer _____________________________________________________________________
Contact Information:
Preferred phone # _____________________________________________________________________
Email Address ________________________________________________________________________
All volunteers will attend a brief meeting on Friday, November 21 at 5:00 pm
All volunteers will wear a badge to identify them.
There will be an appreciation lunch for all.
*PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE FRONT DESK*
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NUTCRACKER PORTRAITS
Pictures will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 10:30 am - 4:00 pm at the Ballet Royale
Institute of Maryland.
*PLEASE NOTE: You must sign up to reserve your time for pictures. A sign-up sheet with times will
be available at the front desk. Advanced reservation is required.
VIDEOGRAPHY
Everclear Video Productions will record Ballet Royale’s Nutcracker performance. Order forms will be
available at the front desk.
TICKET SALES
Tickets go on sale as of Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 10:00am.
There is no restriction with the number of tickets that you may purchase, however, please do keep in
mind that all ticket sales are final. When tickets are sold out, there are no more available and there are no
refunds or exchanges.
Tickets will be available to purchase at the front desk.
Tickets are $20.00 for general admission
Children (11 years and under) and Seniors (60+) are $18.00
Babies/Infants who do not require a seat and are able to sit in the lap, tickets are not required.
Seating Availability
Tickets are assigned seating. The JRT seating chart is enclosed for you to review your seat choices.
Handicap Seating
There are a limited number of handicapped seats available (8 seats total). They are marked in the chart.
*Jim Rouse Theatre seating chart is provided on the next page.
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