Pacific Theatre Ballet is the resident ballet company of Pacific Ballet Conservatory
Schedule of Upcoming Events
Nutcracker Season 2024 Rehearsal Schedule!!!
Copy and paste the link below to see the makeup and hair demo video:
https://youtu.be/Khen6ZUy_Pk?feature=shared
October 26, 2024
1230-1245 Snow in room A, run piece twice
1245-1 Angels, Run piece twice in room A
1-145 Prologue in Room A: Claras, Fritz, Sugarplum, Raquelle and Caroline, Hallie and Sophia, Darya, Frida, Emily O., Mouse King, Bella H. , Maris, Fan-Dangos, Marzipan Maidens
145-3 All Act 2 pieces( Spanish, Fan-Dango, Tarantella, Tropek, Oolong, Marzipan Maidens, Arabian, Gateaux, Waltz, Sugarplum, Coda)
**if I left anything out, shoot me an email.
3-4 Finale: ALL DANCERS IN THE ENTIRE PRODUCTION!!! EVERYONE!!!!
4-5 Party Scene and Mouse Scene
Boo Bash: October 26 after rehearsal, 5-7 pm, optional, but highly recommended!!! It's a blast!!!
November 2024 rehearsal dates: 2, 9 are TBA be prepared to be at rehearsal at least 4 hours, bring a non-messy snack and water. November 23 is a dress rehearsal day at the studio.
November 16: Run through entire show at least twice, all dancers must be present, from 1-5pm
November 17: Nutcracker Photo Shoot at PBC 10-6pm optional
November 23: Full dress rehearsal at PBC 1-5pm ALL DANCERS IN the production will be needed for the 4 hours. Bring water, eat lunch before you arrive, eat dinner after the rehearsal is over.
Sunday Dec. 1 run thru at studio in soft shoes 6-9pm, no costumes or makeup
Friday, December 6
930am Parents meet at Storage Facility adjacent to Pacific Ballet Conservatory.
10am-2pm Unload truck and set up at Coast Hills Church
Dress Rehearsal at Coast Hills Church full hair, makeup and costumes
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.
Saturday, December 7
1230 pm all dancers arrive at CHC
1 pm all dancers warm up on stage
2 pm Return to Dressing Rooms for final preparations
230pm Girls Scout Visit
330pm First Performance of the day
5-6 Dinner break (families provide your own food)
6pm All Dancers Back in Dressing rooms
615-640 short Stretch
7pm Performance
Dancers should be out of the facility by 9pm.
Sunday, December 8
1 pm all dancers warm up on stage
2 pm Return to Dressing Rooms for final preparations
230pm Girls Scout Visit
330pm First Performance of the day
5-6 Dinner break (families provide your own food)
6pm All Dancers Back in Dressing rooms
615-640 short Stretch
7pm 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, adjacent to Pacific Ballet Conservatory to pack up all scenery.
After that?
That's all folks!
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!
Auditions for 2025: Saturday, August 23
Costume Return
*All costumes must be returned by Saturday, January 13 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.
Gingersnaps, Oolong, Party mothers and Party girls: dresses must be dry cleaned.
Angels: Spot clean and iron
Maids and Pan Dulce: all items can be washed in cold water only, gentle cycle. Iron dresses (Pan Dulce) and aprons (Maids).
Mice: wash leotards in cold water and remove any stains. Mouse body and heads: spot clean
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. Tropek hang dresses right side up. Notify Ann-Marie if they are stinky. Stinky costumes will have to be delivered to Ann-Marie's home for extra work.
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: ptbdanceinfo@gmail.com
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.