Ballet East Nutcracker 2022 Playbill

THE DIRECTOR

It’s with great pleasure to welcome you to the sensational holiday classic of the Nutcracker presented by Ballet East! I’m honored to work with our many supporters to bring this production to the stage for our third season. The Nutcracker has become a staple of our winter season, celebrating the sights and sounds of the holidays.

At Ballet East, we believe in the power of dance to change lives. We know when your child steps into their first dance class, they are not just experiencing the joy of movement, they’re growing physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally.

Our mission speaks to the heart of every child by nurturing their growing bodies and mind with passion, purpose, and perseverance while achieving academic and artistic excellence.

THE NUTCRACKER

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3, 2022 @ 5 PM

Our unique approach is backed by the leading educators in childhood development, dance education research, and dance medicine professionals. Our internationally certified faculty is passionate about delivering best business practices in a safe environment allowing each student to reach their full potential.

I invite you to join us by introducing the magic of dance to your family and friends by visiting Ballet East for our next enrollment period taking place from January 4 - February 28, 2023 or by attending our next performance held June 10, 2023 at Lynn University’s Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center.

I look forward to sharing our passion with you and thank you for your support!

Fondly,

Chelsea Segrete Owner and Artistic Director

Artistic Director

Chelsea Segrete

Curriculum Director

Andréa Mafra Gregori

Faculty & Staff

Flávia Garcia

Alaércio Leite

Daisia Pulz

Charlene Shaw

Amy Sheehan

Photography

Heather Coronel

Shana Chase

Video Production Studio Baral

The use of cameras, videos or any other recording devices is strictly prohibited in the theatre!

A DVD recording of this performance is available for purchase in the lobby.

INDIVIDUAL GIVING CORPORATE SPONSORS

Paula Graham

Medlin Family

Investor

$2500+ Director

$1000 - $2499

Nasby Family

Segrete Family

Sheehan Family

Corporate Director

$1000 - $2499

Soloist

$100 - $499

Margitta Claterbos

Leslie Dunn

Gregori Family

Anonymous

Joe & Molly Graham

Sharon Hollis

Jovanovic Family

Mandelbaum Family

Corporate Principal

$500 - $999

A L L T E R R A ENGINEERING & TESTING

Corporate Soloist

$100 - $499

Guest Performer

ETHAN RODRIGUES

Ethan Rodrigues was born in Toronto, Canada and started dance lessons when he was eight years old at the Holly Hughes Dance Academy. During his studies Ethan trained at Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and Canada’s National Ballet School where he later graduated from in 2020. Ethan continued his training at the European School of Ballet’s Trainee Program in Amsterdam under the direction of Jean-Yves Esquerre. During his training Ethan had the opportunity to work with choreographers Robert Binet, James Kudelka, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, among others. In addition to his studies, Ethan had the opportunity to train during the summer at the Yorkshire Ballet Summer School and at the Paris Opéra Ballet Summer School through Canada’s National Ballet School’s exchange program. Ethan joined MCB’s corps de ballet in 2021.

CREDITS

Choreography

Flávia Garcia, Andréa Mafra Gregori, Alaércio Leite, Chelsea Segrete, Charlene Shaw

Costume Design

Benefis, Kristi Medlin

Tiaras and Headpiece Design

Andréa Mafra Gregori, Regal Rose Boutique

Gerson Mafra

Costume Alterations

Ines Lopez

Backdrops

Ballet Backdrops

Draperies

Wendy Sheldon

Flowers

Palm Beach Wholesale, thank you to the volunteers that helped arrange the flowers

Photos

Heather Coronel Photography

Playbill Design

Amanda Tumbeiro, At the Window Graphic Design and Brand Strategy

Office Manager/Administration

Amy Sheehan

Props and Transportation

Dart Drew, Jonathan Segrete, T.O. Nasby, Charlene Shaw, Leif Sheehan

Act I

Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum’s House

The Stahlbaums are preparing for their annual Christmas Eve party. The house is decorated with ornaments, wreaths, stockings, mistletoe, and, in the midst of it all, a majestic Christmas tree. The Stahlbaum children, Fritz and Clara, wait anxiously for their family and friends to arrive.

As the guests begin to appear, the party gathers steam, with much dancing and celebratory laughter. Soon, a mysterious guest arrives. Dressed in dark clothing, he frightens Fritz, but not Clara, who knows that he is Godfather Drosselmeyer, the toymaker. His surprise arrival is warmly accepted, and all the children dance and carry on with laughter.

The celebration is interrupted again when Drosselmeyer reveals to the children that he has brought them gifts. The girls receive beautiful dolls and the boys receive bugles. Clara is given the best gift of all, a handmade nutcracker. Fritz grows jealous and tries to snatch the nutcracker from Clara. It isn’t long until the nutcracker breaks. Clara is upset, but Drosselmeyer fixes it with a handkerchief.

The party grows late, and the children become sleepy. Everyone generously thanks the Stahlbaums before they leave.

As Clara’s family retires to bed, she checks on her nutcracker one last time.

At the stroke of midnight, Clara is startled by frightening scene. The house, the tree,

and the toys seem to be getting larger. Is she shrinking? Out of nowhere, mice, led by their Mouse King, begin to circle the room while the toys and Christmas tree come to life. Clara’s nutcracker has also come to life. He groups the soldier toys into battle formation and fights the mouse army.

The Mouse King traps the Nutcracker in the corner, but the Nutcracker can’t overcome the Mouse King’s strength. Clara makes a desperate move to save her Nutcracker from defeat and throws her slipper at the Mouse King, hitting him directly on the head. The Nutcracker is able to overcome the stunned Mouse King. The mice army quickly carry away their king.

The Nutcracker is transformed into a human prince. Drosselmeyer leads Clara and the prince through a snowy forest, where the snowflakes turn into dancing maidens.

Act II

The Land of the Sweets

After their journey through the snow forest, Clara arrives at her destination in the Land of the Sweets. Clara can’t believe her eyes: There are ladyfinger mountains topped with whipped cream whiter than snow, sweetly glazed flowers, and buttercream frosting everywhere she looks. Upon her arrival, Clara is greeted by beautiful angels and the Sugar Plum Fairy. As she explains the night’s events, the Sugar Plum Fairy expresses admiration for Clara’s bravery. In her honor, the Sugar Plum Fairy takes

her inside the Candy Castle and throws a lavish festival. She is treated like royalty and presented with every imaginable sweet.It’s a celebration of all things delicious! Sumptuous Spanish Hot Chocolate heat up in a spicy fandango, Arabian Coffee moves dreamily through a middle eastern dance, Chinese Tea leap with delight. Marzipan Shepherdesses remind Clara of winter decorations, with great fanfare, the Russian Trepak and the miniature Italian Polichinelle dart out to dance for all to see!

Next, a beautiful group of dancing flowers in a whirl of brilliant pink make their entrance. Clara and the Prince taste sugar petals while the honey Dew Drop spins through the blooms in the Waltz of the Flowers.

Silence quickly follows the end of their dance. Clara doesn’t know what to expect next. A handsome Cavalier enters the scene and escorts the Sugar Plum Fairy to the center of the room. The captivating pair dance lighter than air. This beautiful dance completes Clara’s most perfect evening.

The festival concludes when everyone comes together on the court and bids Clara farewell. She tells Sugar Plum Fairy she wishes the adventure would never end and he tells her it won’t for those who have an eye to see it. Clara wakes up the next morning her toy nutcracker still in her arms. Was it all just a dream? Or was it the magic of Christmas, come to life?

Original Choreography

Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov

Choreography

Flávia Garcia, Andréa Mafra Gregori, Alaércio Leite, Chelsea Segrete, Charlene Shaw

Music Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Act I

The Stahlbaum’s Party

Choreography by Flávia Garcia, Andréa Mafra Gregori, Alaércio Leite, Chelsea Segrete, Charlene Shaw

Herr Stahlbaum Joe Mendiguren

Mrs. Stahlbaum Sara Eckman

Maids Josie Chase, Catalina Gouet, Michaela Trinidad

Clara Arianna Lang

Fritz Oliver Chase

Party Parents Megan Baraldi, Flávia Garcia, Geris Makris, Stephanie Rapp, John Richards, Lucas Rodrigues, Amy Sheehan

Party Girls Payton Barros, Sophia Cozzi, Amelia Cuetara, Laila Dunsworth, Sarah Griffin, Amelie Mandelbaum, Madison Mastrapa, Nina Claire Rapp, Ellie Rapp, Bella Shishov, Chloé Small, Kailee Wilkinson

Party Boys Kendall George, Isla Mendiguren, Amelia Wells

Herr Drosselmeyer Alaércio Leite

Ribbon Candy Doll Skye Madey

Columbine Dolls Audrey Davies, Juliana Morrison

Soldier Dolls Caitlin Chorzelewski, Tatiyana Gardiner

THE BATTLE

Big Mice Caitlin Chorzelewski, Rachel Ireland, Skye Madey, Bianca Mendiguren

Little Mice Adriana D’Anieri, Xyla Cadette, Destiny Derilus, Ellie Gobin, Giuliana Gutierrez, Giovanna Jovanovic, Sloane Kassatly, Charlotte La Marche, Savannah Lizak, Karisma Mills, Isabelle Naterpaul, Arianna Niakan, Nora Sullivan, Leila Torres, Olivia Williams

Soldiers Salma Alvarez-Elkhechen, Victoria Artim, Addison Chorzelewski, Betty Condon, Eden Evans, Kallie Gonzalez, Sophia Maher, Chloe Perez, Arya Raele, Addison Ramirez, Jenna Singleton, Alice Valderrama, Freya Watier, Jade Zelaya

Mouse King Madison Sheehan

Nutcracker Prince Oliver Chase

JOURNEY THROUGH THE SNOW

Choreography by Andréa Mafra Gregori and Alaércio Leite

Snow Pas de Deux Oliver Chase, Arianna Lang

Snowflakes Ana Baraldi, Lindsey Candea, Josie Chase, Catalina Gouet, Mackenzie Sheehan, Madison Sheehan, Parker Sheehan, Aria Wells

Intermission - 20 minutes

Refreshments, flowers, memorabilia and raffle tickets last call in the theatre lobby.

Act II

Land of the Sweets

Choreography by Andréa Mafra Gregori

Angels Sophia Ayala, Amelia Cuetara, Laila Dunsworth, Philomena Jovanovic, Amelie Mandelbaum, Madison Mastrapa, Nina Claire Rapp, Chloé Small, Emma Thaxton, Leena Torres

Sugar Plum Fairy & Parker Sheehan & Ethan Rodrigues

Her Cavalier

Choreography by Andréa Mafra Gregori

Spanish Coffee Lead: Josie Chase

Beli Gouet, Sabrina Makris, Bianca Mendiguren, Michaela Trinidad

Choreography by Chelsea Segrete, Rehearsed by Flávia Garcia

Chinese Tea Lead: Veronika Kravchenko

Caitlin Chorzelewski, Audrey Davies, Tatiyana Gardiner, Skye Madey

Choreography by Alaércio Leite and Chelsea Segrete

Arabian Coffee Madison Sheehan

Choreography by Andréa Mafra Gregori

Russian Candy Canes Lead: Mackenzie Sheehan

Veronika Kravchenko, Sabrina Makris, Bianca Mendiguren, Michaela Trinidad

Flowers Lindsey Candea, Catalina Gouet, Arianna Lang, Mackenzie Sheehan, Madison Sheehan, Aria Wells

Coached by Alaércio Leite & Flávia Garcia

Sugar Plum Fairy & Parker Sheehan & Ethan Rodrigues

Her Cavalier

Rehearsed by Alaércio Leite

French Marzipan Ana Baraldi, Oliver Chase, Beli Gouet

Italian Polichinelles Sarah Griffin, Isla Mendiguren, Juliana Morrison, Ellie Rapp, Bella Shishov, Amelia Wells

Choreography by Andréa Mafra Gregori and Alaércio Leite

Dew Drop Fairy Josie Chase

We are incredibly proud of you! You are our shining star! We are proud of your dedication and love of ballet. We love to watch you dance, grow and learn! Congratulations on another wonderful theater performance!

Love you so much, Mama, Papa and Sasha

Our beautiful HAVE

A SAFE HOLIDAY!

When you took the first step in Ballet, we knew this was your calling. Every step and misstep of these little feetics spilled a shower of love and joy over our hearts. Your dedication, hard work and willingness to share achievements with us (“Look Deda, Look Baba”), are what made you so well prepared for today’s performance. Watching you on the stage is the best gift to us. We love you unconditionally.

Deda and Baba

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Keep your gingerbread house doors locked during this season! Home invasions increase 30% through the Holidays.

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Be sure to arm your home and business alarm system when you leave to go caroling in the snow (OR) sand.

Stay in pairs as you pick up last minute gifts for those on your nice list. The grinch always looks for easy targets in parking lots.

If you had a little to much eggnog, give your keys to your favorite elf drive your sleigh.

Don't leave your purse or walet unattended in your vehicle while fueling up for that long winters night drive.

F R O M P R E C I O U S L I T T L E G I R L S Y O U

H A V E G R O W N I N T O T H E M O S T

B E A U T I F U L , P O I S E D A N D T A L E N T E D

D A N C E R S . I A M S O I N C R E D I B L Y

P R O U D O F Y O U R D E D I C A T I O N T O T H E

T H A T T H E

Y O U H A V E

S T W I L L

C C E S S I N

P A R K E R , M A C K E N Z I E A N D M A D I S O N ,

W E A R E S O P R O U D O F Y O U A N D H O W H A R D

Y O U H A V E W O R K E D T H I S S E A S O N ! W E A R E

H R I L L E D T O S E E Y O U O N S T A G E T O N I G H T . E N J O Y Y O U R S E L F A N D R E M E M B E R T H I S

W O N D E R F U L F E E L I N G O F A C C O M P L I S H M E N T

F O R E V E R !

W E L O V E Y O U A L W A Y S ,

M O M M Y A N D D A D D Y

BEST WISHES

to my passionate ballerina granddaughters -

Parker, Mackenzie, and Madison

May they continue to enjoy dancing as they pursue their dreams through the tutelage of the talented teachers at Ballet East. Love, Omi

Tatiyana,

We watched you grow from a tiny little dancer into a beautiful ballerina.

We’re proud of you and we love you!

Love, Pop Pop & Grandma Karen

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Your Grace, Your Sweet Charachter, Your Dedication, Your Commitment...

We are proud and happy to be apart of your life.

We love you!

Mom & Dad

Love, Mommy and Daddy Tatiyana

Congratulations to our precious Tatiyana. You’ve worked very hard and come so far as a beautiful young lady and passionate dancer! Cherish every moment while you continue to learn and grow. Continue to challenge yourself, and remember that no matter where your heart may lead you… we will always be your biggest fans!!

V I C T O R I A

SARAH

We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished. We have loved watching you grow. We love you, Daddy, Mommy, Nicholas, Bonbon, Gaga and Pachis

To our sweet, Adriana,beautiful

Every day you bring us so much joy. Watching you grow in your journey of life has been the best adventure yet. We are so proud of you and so excited for this performance and all that you bring to it. Shine bright out there, the stars are watching :)

Love you, Mumma, Hailey and Locke xx

Mommy Daddy and Grayson

Always so very proud of you,

Salma

We love you, Niyah, Amir, Mama and Daddy

We love you and are so proud of your hard work and dedication.

Hugs and kisses, Mommy and Daddy

Catalina and Beli

We enjoy so much being part of your beautiful art of ballet. Congratulations!

Ana, Gonzalo, Fini and Benja

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Proud Sponsor Art of Ballet Our magical Arianna,

Watching you step into your truest gifts while loving life the way that you do inspires us every day to be more authentic! You are an artist, singer and dancer at heart. We love you so much and today we celebrate you!

You are a precious gift! Don’t ever stop shining your light!

Dear Amelie,

Your passion and determination towards Ballet is inspiring to us. We are so proud of the hard work you have put into

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Love, Mama, Baba & Darius

Congratulations on achieving your goals and dreams

Eden Malia Evans

We are so proud of you.

Love Mom, Dad and Abriella

Congratulations on your 2nd Nutcracker! We’re so proud of you.

Love always, Mommy, Daddy, Nana, Ella & Ethan

BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION...

Ballet East is able to continue to provide our students with wonderful performance opportunities, original productions, student scholarships and professional training. We are both humbled and honored to accept your support as we strive to offer the finest dance education in Palm Beach County.