Nutcracker and Young Dancer Holiday Pre-Show Cast Page.
Nutcracker 2026 Cast Info
❆ Congratulations to our 2026 cast of The Nutcracker! ❆
Be sure to read the Info Packet, complete the accept/decline form, pay the workshop fee, attend your fittings and rehearsals, and read Sarah's emails.
Nutcracker Cast List Participation Accept/Decline Nutcracker Info Packet Pay Workshop Fee SchedulesCasting decisions are final and non-negotiable. Dancers or families disputing these decisions will not be allowed to participate. Dancers may be cast in multiple roles, serve as understudies, or be double-cast. In accepting their role(s), dancers commit to attending all rehearsals, costume fittings, and performances. Failure to do so may result in dismissal.
Remember some dancers may be assigned to two or more roles or may have an additional understudy role. All castings are equally important. Check your dancer's rehearsal schedule and read the Nutcracker Info Packet to make sure you understand what's expected.
Schedules Rehearsals & Fittings:
See below. All rehearsal and fitting times are subject to change. Updates will be posted and sent via email. Please keep careful track of you dancer(s) schedule. Students cast as understudies must attend all relevant rehearsals and learn the choreography should they be needed to perform in place of the originally cast dancer.
Costumes, Hair & Make-Up:
As each Nutcracker role requires specific costume, hair, and make-up needs, please use this guide to ensure you're properly attired and ready to dazzle our audience.
Absences:
If your dancer absolutely must miss a fitting or rehearsal (up to 1), notify the artistic team in advance by emailing artisticteam@hydeparkdance.org with admin@hydeparkdance.org CC'd. Performances, dress, and tech rehearsals among other required occasions are mandatory.
(Coming soon) Student Matinee Form: Give to your dancer’s academic school or teacher for their absence on the morning of Friday, December 11 to perform in the 10am and 12pm Student Matinee shows. (Note: YD Holiday Pre-Show, Party Scene, March of the Toys, and Nightmare dancers DO NOT PERFORM at Student Matinees. )
Additional Performances:
Community performances may be scheduled, typically for Studio Company dancers, though select roles may be included.
Rehearsal, Fitting, and Performance Schedules for Nutcracker
Rehearsal, Fitting, and Performance Schedule
Please click on the role(s) to see a spreadsheet listing the dates, times, and locations of the rehearsals.