Schedule of Upcoming Events
See Directions at the bottom of the page for costume return, 2022.
Costumes must be returned cleaned and un-stinky between December 20-23 to racks in Studio D.
Please do not return costumes earlier than that due to holiday events at PBC.
Thank you!!!!
Nutcracker Season 2023 Schedule!!!
Auditions: Saturday August 26
Some Dancers rehearse Friday nights, some on Saturdays, some both days.
Nut rehearsals 2023
Sept. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
Oct. 6,7, 13,14, 20, 21, 27, 28
Oct. 28: Boo Bash!!! Fun for everyone!
Nov. 4, 11, 18 (Dress Rehearsal at the studio, Cast B then A)
Nov. 19: Nut Photo Shoot 11-6pm
Nov.26: Rehearsal at PBC, no pointe shoes, Cast A and B, 6-9pm
Thursday, November 30
930am Parents meet at Public Storage on Costeau St. in Laguna Hills to load truck
10am-1pm Unload truck and set up at Coast Hills Church
Dress Rehearsal at Coast Hills Church
Dancers Arrive at 4pm
Run Finale at 420pm
Cast A run full show at 5 pm
Cast B run full show ( in soft shoes) at 7 pm
All dancers picked up by 9pm.
Friday, December 1
Dancers Arrive at Coast Hills Church at 430pm
5pm Warm up
Performance 7pm
Dancers should be out of the facility by 9pm.
Saturday, December 2
1230 pm all dancers arrive at CHC
1 pm all dancers warm up on stage
2 pm Return to Dressing Rooms for final preparations
2pm Girls Scout Visit
3pm First Performance of the day
5-6 Dinner break (families provide your own food)
6pm All Dancers Back in Dressing rooms
6pm Girl Scout Visit
615-640 short Stretch
7pm Performance
Dancers should be out of the facility by 9pm.
Sunday December 3
1pm All Dancers Arrive at CHC, Meet in 101 at 115 for notes
130pm Warm up on stage
2pm Girl Scout Visit
3pm Final Performance including recognition of High School Seniors (we ask that the parents of each High School Senior bring a bouquet of flowers to this performance. Each senior student will be called forward as will their parents (from their seats in the audience) to present the flowers to their dancer)
5pm All parents help strike sets and load truck
6pm All Parents accompany the truck to the storage unit, Public Storage on Costeau St. in Laguna Hills, to pack up all scenery.
After that?
That's all folks!
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!
Costume Return
*All costumes must be returned by Saturday, December 19 to the racks in the storage room in Studio D at PBC.
*If costumes are not returned you will be charged for the price of replacement. If the costume has been discontinued you will be charged for the cost of replacing the entire set.
*Costumes must be returned unsoiled and "Un-Stinkified". Smell them to see if they are stinky.
Oolong, Angels, Party mothers and Party girls: dresses must be dry cleaned. For the Angels, remove the hoop before cleaning. Replace the hoop after cleaning.
Maids and Gingersnaps: all items can be washed in cold water only, gentle cycle. Iron dresses (Gingersnaps) and aprons (Gingersnaps and Maids).
Las Naranjas, Snow, Waltz, Marzipan, Spumoni, Pastel Mints Tropek, or any other tutu: tutus are to be aired out for at least 1 week and then hung upside down in bags. Notify Ann-Marie if they are stinky.
If there is a costume I have forgotten, please read the cleaning instructions on the inside of the costume and/or contact me via email: etchann@cox.net
Required Dance Supplies for Performing with Pacific Theatre Ballet
All Dancers Must Wear Deodorant!!
All dancers need performance earrings! Order them today!
Party mothers need black tights and black character shoes.
All other dancers need pink, professional mesh, Capezio tights,
soft leather ballet slippers must be Bloch split sole. No canvas slippers!!!!!!1
Pointe shoes must be "calamine-d".
All dancers need a short, curly bun wig matching their hair color.
All dancers need a nude leotard to be worn "Bathing suit-style" under all costumes.
Oolong Dancers need a white spaghetti strap leotard.
All supplies are available at Dancer's Choice in Aliso Viejo.
Make-up Requirements
Liquid Foundation/Makeup as a base
Eyes: Brown eye shadow on the lid, white under the brow bone.
Black liquid eyeliner around the eyes.
Black mascara on lashes, no grey or brown.
Cheeks: Brown (Covergirl soft sable can be used on the cheeks and on the eyelids).
Lips: Red! Not burgundy or pink.
To seal the makeup: face powder. Loose powder works the best.