Nutcracker
Index

Dear Parents and Dancers,

Thank you for participating in the 51st anniversary of the Nutcracker. Below are listed information about your costume: fittings, requirements, hair, make up and care. Please note that all costume fittings are mandatory.

If you have any questions regarding costuming hair or make up - most information can be found here on this webpage. Should you have need of contacting me, please leave a message for me at (814)871-4356 x3 or email me.

Elizabeth Otulakowski
Costume Mistress

Final Nutcracker Fittings  & Costume Parade Schedules

PICTURE DAY, Saturday, Nov. 21 1:30-4:30 pm at LEB Studios
Urarro Photography will be holding a photo sitting for those dancers participating in the
2009 Nutcracker. Pictures can be viewed online at: http://www.urraro.com/leb.  Information regarding prices for photos are available here.   Order Forms for this sitting are available here.

Children's Costume Parade
Tuesday, Nov. 24th 6:00-7:30 pm - LEB Studios

Those asked to attend:

Party Kids

Nephew / Prince
Marionette Dolls
Sheep
Cherubs
Sugar Babies
Butter Mints
Baby Mice
Bon Bons
Hard Candies
Little Soldiers
Gingerbread
Tree Dolls
Dragon
Little Mice
Cheese Crumbs
Reindeer
Angels

Please bring all accessories, have hair and make-up prepared (beyond the heavy street makeup, ie. noses and whiskers) for a costume parade through studio B.

Costume Fitting
Monday, Nov. 30th 6:00-6:45 pm - Mercyhurst College DanceSpace
This costume fitting is for Flowers and Chinese Corp dancers with Claudia Skal.

Costume Parade
Monday, Nov. 30th 7:30-8:30 pm - Mercyhurst College DanceSpace
This costume parade is for all roles not listed above.

Please bring all accessories, have hair and make-up prepared for a costume parade through Palmer Studio.

Nutcracker Costume Requirements

All roles are listed in order of appearance. Each listing includes accessories, underdress, tights and shoes. Items listed in italics will be kept in the props area backstage during Theatre Week.

Nutcracker Hair and Make Up

Please address any additional questions regarding hair and make up to School Director, Kirsten Carpenter - (814)871-4356 x101 or via email.

Hair and Make Up Workshop,
Sat. Nov. 14th 12:30-1:00 pm, LEB Studio C
Come learn how to apply make for performance and how to make a perfect bun on
Sat. Nov. 14th 12:30-1:00 pm in LEB Studio C.  Bring your questions, we'll do our best to make things easier!

Nutcracker Costume Care

As a patron and supporter of the Lake Erie Ballet and it's programs, your cooperation to adhere to proper costume etiquette as a participant is much appreciated. Parents please teach costume etiquette to your children by word and deed. It makes it a more enjoyable experience for all who are involved in the show.

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