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Nutcracker Information 2025

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Production Dates- December 14-20

Location: IM Terrell Performing Arts Center, Fort Worth

Dress Rehearsal- Sunday, December 14 Time: 5:00 or 6:00 PM (depending on set up time)

Performances- December 15, 10-:00 AM; December 16, 10:00 AM; December 19, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM and December 20, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

*please note the Friday 2:00 performance is not open to the public.  This is a homeschool outreach show

Dancers will have rehearsal in the studio the week of December 8.  Please click the link to see the schedule for December 8-20

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE DECEMBER 6 AND 8-20

Nutcracker Cast – Greeting Guests After Performances

We are excited for our upcoming Nutcracker performances at IM Terrell and look forward to the special moments our dancers will share with family and friends.

To help everything run smoothly, please note the following guidelines regarding when dancers may come out to greet guests after the shows:

• Friday, December 19 – 7:00 PM Performance
  Dancers may come out to greet family and friends after the performance.
  • All dancers must be backstage and out of costume by 9:00 PM.
  • We are contractually required to be completely out of the building by 10:00 PM. If we are not, the theatre charges significant overtime fees. Any family causing delays past 10:00 PM will be billed directly for the overtime.

• Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 PM Performance
  Dancers may also come out to greet guests after this matinee performance.

• Saturday, December 20 – 7:00 PM Performance
  Dancers will not be able to come out after this performance. All first act costumes are loaded onto the truck during intermission, and after the final show we must pack and load the remaining costumes and sets immediately. There is no time for dancers to leave backstage.

We encourage families to take advantage of the Friday evening and Saturday matinee opportunities to visit with dancers, take photos, and celebrate their hard work. Thank you for supporting our cast by helping us follow these rules and ensuring a smooth and timely exit from the theatre.

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Rehearsal Schedule

Nutcracker FAQ

Parent Packet (E-Sign and Submit by September 20)

Costume and Rehearsal fees will be added to your online account and auto-drafted on each due date (Costume fee due: 9/20   Rehearsal fee due: November 8)

Advertising Order Form (Due November 1)

Ticket Order Website

Ticket Order Tracking Form (First 6 ticket sales due October 4/Second 6 ticket sales due November 15)

Volunteer Sign-Up

Volunteer Sign-Up Information – Nutcracker 2025

Thank you for your interest in supporting North Central Ballet’s 31st Annual Production of The Nutcracker. Our volunteers play a vital role in helping us create a magical and professional experience for dancers, families, and audiences alike.

To ensure a smooth and successful production, we ask that all volunteers review the following policy before submitting interest:

• Submission of this form does not guarantee placement.
• All volunteer roles are filled at the discretion of North Central Ballet staff based on production needs, past experience, and reliability.
• Assignments may be changed or revoked at any time if expectations are not met.
• Volunteers are expected to communicate respectfully with staff, dancers, and families at all times.
• Any behavior deemed disruptive, confrontational, or inappropriate may result in immediate removal from the volunteer roster and future eligibility.

By submitting this form, you agree to abide by the policies and values of North Central Ballet and to communicate with respect and professionalism at all times.

Alcohol Policy for Volunteers

North Central Ballet is committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and family-friendly environment at all events, rehearsals, and performances. To uphold this standard, we have a strict policy regarding alcohol use by volunteers:

• No Alcohol Consumption While On Duty: Volunteers may not consume alcohol before or during their scheduled volunteer shift. This includes all backstage, front-of-house, and event support positions.
• Alcohol Use After Volunteer Shift: If alcohol is being served at an event, volunteers may only partake in alcoholic beverages after their shift has officially ended and they are no longer acting in a volunteer capacity.
• Visible Intoxication: Volunteers exhibiting signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, impaired coordination, or inappropriate behavior, will be immediately relieved of duty and may be prohibited from volunteering at future events.
• Zero Tolerance Around Minors: As many of our volunteers work closely with children and families, we strictly prohibit any alcohol use that compromises safety, professionalism, or perception of responsibility in front of our youth participants and their families.
• Enforcement and Disciplinary Action: Failure to follow this policy may result in removal from the volunteer roster, termination of future volunteer opportunities, or removal from associated performance participation (e.g., a child’s role in a production).

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to maintain a respectful and safe environment for our dancers, families, and guests.

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Volunteer Usher Information

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