Show Outline
VDT's The Nutcracker show is four scenes in two acts and generally includes these characters:
VDT's The Nutcracker show is four scenes in two acts and generally includes these characters:
- Act 1
- Party - Clara, Party Girls, Party Boys, Fritz, Jacks, Butler, Maids, Dolls, Drosselmeyer, Party Parents
- Battle - Battle Sweets, Mice, Soldiers, Nutcracker, Mouse King
- Snow - Flurries, Snow Queen, Snow King, Snow
- Act 2
- Land of Sweets - Candies, Pages, Candy Corn, Sugar Plum, Mother Ginger & Ginger Children, Spanish, Arabian, Chinese, Russian, Dew Drop, Flower, Shepherdess & Lambs, Cavalier
Key Dates: 2026
| Event | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Auditions | Saturday, Sept 19 | -- |
| Rehearsals | Saturdays & Sundays 9/26 – 11/29 |
Runs every weekend starting Sept 26/27 through Nov 28/29 |
| Dress Rehearsal | Dec 2 & Dec 3 | Wednesday & Thursday |
| Performances | Dec 4 – Dec 6 |
12/4: Evening 12/5: Matinee & Evening 12/6: Matinee |
Fees to Participate
Mandatory Fees
Mandatory Fees
- Annual Family Membership: $35 per household (Due: Audition Day)
- Production Fee: $55 per dancer (Due: First Rehearsal Weekend)
- Participate: Raise $150 for your first dancer + $75 per additional sibling.
- Buyout: Pay a flat $90 buyout fee per dancer by the first rehearsal weekend.
- At the Studio: Cash or Check only.
- Online: Credit card payments are accepted on the VDT website.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are Saturday and Sunday afternoons every weekend from late September until late November. Rehearsal is mandatory because it is vital for ensuring dancers have adequate time to memorize and practice their dances.
Rehearsals are Saturday and Sunday afternoons every weekend from late September until late November. Rehearsal is mandatory because it is vital for ensuring dancers have adequate time to memorize and practice their dances.
Volunteering Responsibilities
VDT is a non-profit organization run by a volunteer board. In order to create a successful show, all families are required to volunteer time toward the production. Families will need to complete TWO pre-production jobs and THREE production jobs. To learn more about the volunteer options, see the Members Season Info tab and then click on Volunteer. Thank you for your participation! We couldn't do this without you.
VDT is a non-profit organization run by a volunteer board. In order to create a successful show, all families are required to volunteer time toward the production. Families will need to complete TWO pre-production jobs and THREE production jobs. To learn more about the volunteer options, see the Members Season Info tab and then click on Volunteer. Thank you for your participation! We couldn't do this without you.
Show Week
Shows are during the first weekend in December. Dancers will perform in four productions during show week: Friday evening, Saturday matinee and evening, and Sunday matinee. When we have numerous dancers, they're grouped into Cast A and Cast B, with many dancing the same role in all four shows. Cast A dances the first two shows and Cast B dances the last two shows. Stage set up is typically the Tuesday of show week and dress rehearsals are Wednesday and Thursday evenings of show week.
Shows are during the first weekend in December. Dancers will perform in four productions during show week: Friday evening, Saturday matinee and evening, and Sunday matinee. When we have numerous dancers, they're grouped into Cast A and Cast B, with many dancing the same role in all four shows. Cast A dances the first two shows and Cast B dances the last two shows. Stage set up is typically the Tuesday of show week and dress rehearsals are Wednesday and Thursday evenings of show week.