2024 DTYHD Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule

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All Nutcracker rehearsals are mandatory. All rehearsal dates and times are subject to change.

August 2023

16

FRI

Signed Nutcracker Dancer and Parent contracts and fees are due

18

SUN

12:00 pm

Nutcracker Mandatory Parent and CAST information meeting

24

SAT

2:30-4:30 pm

4:30-6:30 pm

Snow Scene

Party Scene (No Adults)

25

SUN

12:00-2:00 pm

2:00-4:00 pm

Flowers

Chinese, Spanish, Candy Canes & MG Escorts

31

SAT

2:30-4:00 pm

4:00-6:00 pm

Angels

Battle Scene

September 2023

1

SUN

12:00-2:00 pm

2:00-4:00 pm

Gingersnaps

Arabian, Russian, Merlitons

7

SAT

2:30-4:30 pm

4:30-6:30 pm

Snow Scene

Party Scene (No Adults)

8

SUN

12:00-2:00 pm

2:00-4:00 pm

Flowers

Chinese, Spanish, Candy Canes & MG Escorts

14

SAT

2:30-4:00 pm

4:00-6:00 pm

Angels

Battle Scene

15

SUN

12:00-2:00 pm

2:00-4:00 pm

Gingersnaps

Arabian, Russian, Merlitons

21

SAT

2:30-4:30 pm

4:30-6:30 pm

Snow Scene

Party Scene (No Adults)

22

SUN

12:00-2:00 pm

2:00-4:00 pm

Flowers

Chinese, Spanish, Candy Canes & MG Escorts

28

SAT

2:30-4:00 pm

4:00-6:00 pm

Angels

Battle Scene

29

SUN

12:00-2:00 pm

4:00-6:00 pm

Gingersnaps

Russian, Merlitons

October 2023

5

SAT

2:30-4:30 pm

4:30-6:30 pm

Snow Scene

Party Scene (With Adults)

6

SUN

12:00-2:00 pm

2:00-4:00 pm

Flowers

Arabian, Chinese, Spanish

12

SAT

2:30-4:00 pm

4:00-6:00 pm

Angels

Battle Scene

13

SUN

12:00-2:00 pm

2:00-4:00 pm

Gingersnaps, Candy Canes & MG Escorts

Russian, Merlitons

19

SAT

2:30-5:30 pm

Act I (Parents 2:30-4:00 pm)

20

SUN

2:00-5:00 pm

Act II

26

SAT

2:30-5:30 pm

Act I (Parents 2:30-4:00 pm)

27

SUN

2:00-5:00 pm

Act II

November 2023

2

SAT

2:30-5:30 pm

Act I (Parents 2:30-5:30 pm)

3

SUN

2:00-5:00 pm

Act II

9

SAT

11:00-1:30 pm

3:00-5:30 pm

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party (First sitting)

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party (Second sitting)

10

SUN

2:00-3:00 pm

3:00-5:00 pm

Act I

Act II

16

SAT

2:30-5:30 pm

Act I (Parents 2:30-5:30 pm)

17

SUN

2:00-5:00 pm

Act II

23

SAT

2:30-7:30 pm

In Studio Dress Rehearsal

24

SUN

2:30-7:30 pm

In Studio Dress Rehearsal

30/1

SAT/SUN

TBD

Thanksgiving Weekend Rehearsals

December 2023 ? All dates are tentative and subject to change

5

THU

4:00-9:30 pm

Tech/Dress Rehearsal at Downey Theatre (4:00 -10:00 pm)

6

FRI

2:00-4:30 pm

TDC 20^th Annual Nutcracker Performance (6:30 pm)

7

SAT

2:00-4:30 pm

TDC 20^th Annual Nutcracker Performance (2:00 pm)

6:30-9:00 pm

TDC 20^th Annual Nutcracker Performance (6:30 pm)

8

SUN

2:00-4:30 pm

TDC 20^th Annual Nutcracker Performance (2:00 pm)

8

SUN

7:15 pm

Cast Party at Kelly and Jeff?s house after load out of theatre

* Dance! To Your Heart?s Delight (DTYHD) is Tustin Dance Center?s 501(c)(3) non-profit entity established for the purpose of promoting and spreading the joy of the arts to children and families in Orange County.

Last Updated: 7/14/2024

The Nutcracker Ballet

Tickets on-sale soon!

Event Details

DTYHD's 20^th annual Nutcracker Ballet will be performed on the following dates at the Downey Theatre:

•  Saturday, December 7, 2024

o  2:00 pm

o  6:30 pm

•  Sunday, December 8, 2024

o  2:00 pm

Downey Theatre

The Downey Civic Theatre is a 738-seat venue located in the heart of Downtown Downey. The Downey Theatre strives to bring the best entertainment and enhance the cultural and economic growth within the community is perfect for staging our 18th annual Nutcracker Ballet.

Downey Theatre

8435 Firestone Blvd.

Downey, CA 90241

The Downey Theatre first opened its doors in 1970, built to house the success of the Downey Children's Theatre under the direction of John Hume.  While many of the old theatre programs shut down in 1978, the theatre continues to present the community with shows from the Downey Civic Light Opera, the Downey Symphony, and other local cultural and dance companies.

Under new management in 2011, the Downey Theatre began to once again host larger acts as a performing arts venue, presenting concerts and shows of nationally known artists.

Fun fact about Downey Theatre... In March 1971, astronauts Alan Shephard, Edgar Mitchell, and Stuart Roosa landed by helicopter in Downey and spoke at the theater. It was a busy place. Everything from beauty pageants to opera to marionettes have played there.

The Nutcracker Ballet Story

The Nutcracker Ballet features professional dancers for all principal roles, and dozens of Tustin Dance Centers most talented dancers of all ages.

In this enchanting ballet, featuring the famous score by Tchaikovsky, a young girl has a very special Christmas. At a fun-filled family party with dancing, magic and dolls that come to life, Clara receives a special gift: a Nutcracker. That night she dreams of an epic battle between mice and toys, and a magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets, where Clara dances with her Prince and meets the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy.