Nutcracker Musical
Nutcracker Cast & Parent Information 2025-26
BAKE SALE
On Monday (Dec 8) and Tuesday (Dec 9) evenings, we are having a bake sale to raise money for much-needed costume and stage updates. Please consider donating your delicious baked goods for one or both of the evening performances.
**DIGITAL RECORDING ORDERS** We have hired Playback Memories to record both evening performances for us. You may purchase one or both of these recordings for a nominal fee. Please note that once you click the link below you will need to scroll down to the bottom of the page in order to find Laurelwood's Nutcracker.
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Nutcracker Costume Requirements 2025
Laurelwood Elementary School: The Nutcracker Musical Audition Form 2025: We will be accepting audition forms through Friday, September 5th.
Link: https://tinyurl.com/
Laurelwood School children in grades 3-5 who are interested in singing, dancing, or acting can audition to perform in The Nutcracker Musical.
Participation in The Nutcracker Musical is a privilege and requires a significant commitment on the part of the children AND parents. Auditions and rehearsals can not be missed except for illness.
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All students must attend DANCING & SINGING AUDITIONS, including ANY part that is performed on stage: Chorus, Actor, Dancer, Mouse King, Shepherd and Sheep.
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Students who ONLY want STAGE CREW (5th graders only) are exempt from dancing and singing auditions.
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Third graders can only audition for a dancing or singing part.
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There is a $15 suggested donation per child to cover production costs, which will be collected at the time each child accepts their part. This donation does not include costume requirements.
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All participants are expected to behave in class, complete homework, stay on task, have the ability to focus, be respectful, and follow school rules. As this is a school sponsored event, teachers have the discretion to decline student participation.
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Parental participation is required.
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Late submissions may not be considered.
We will try to cast every child who auditions and place them in a part that we feel suits the child’s talents and production needs. However, not all who audition will receive a part.
MANDATORY AUDITIONS will be held after school PROMPTLY as follows:
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Mon., Sept. 8: 2:35-4:30 pm in Room 16-- 5th Grade Actors; in the Cafeteria -- 3rd Grade Dancing and Singing
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Wed., Sept. 10: 1:20-3:30pm in Room 16 -- 4th Grade Actors; in the Cafeteria -- 4th & 5th Grade Dancing and Singing
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Thurs., Sept. 11: 2:35-3:30 pm in Room 16 -- 4th & 5th Grade Actors; in the Cafeteria -- Stage Crew (5th grade only)
TEACHER APPROVAL: All participants are expected to behave in class, complete homework, stay on task, have the ability to focus, be respectful and follow school rules. As this is a school sponsored event, teachers have the discretion to decline student participation.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: The Nutcracker is NOT a PTA-sponsored event. We do not have a large number of PTA volunteers to complete the production. The families of ALL children involved in the Nutcracker will be required to help. Thank you!
IMPORTANT NUTCRACKER 2025 DATES:
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Friday, Sept. 5: Last day to complete ONLINE audition form
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Mon, Sept. 8, Wed., Sept. 10, and Thurs., Sept. 11: Auditions after school
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Monday, Sept. 22: Cast announced; letter will be sent home at the END of the day
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Friday, Sept. 26: Child Commitment form due and collection of $15 suggested donation per child
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Week of Monday, Sept. 29: Rehearsals begin
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Tuesday, Dec. 2 @ 2:35 – 3:45pm: Finale rehearsal (no chorus). 3:45 – 4:30pm: Actor & Stage Crew rehearsal
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Wednesday, Dec. 3 @ 1:20pm – 4:30pm: Full cast and chorus rehearsal
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Friday, Dec. 5 @ 2:35pm – 5:30pm: Full cast and chorus dress rehearsal
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Monday, Dec. 8, @ 1:00 pm: Nutcracker performance for students at Laurelwood
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Monday, Dec. 8 @ 7:00pm: Nutcracker performance for families at Laurelwood
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Tuesday, Dec. 9 @ 1:00 pm: Nutcracker performance for students at Laurelwood
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Tuesday, Dec. 9 @ 7:00pm: Nutcracker performance for families at Laurelwood
NUTCRACKER PART DESCRIPTIONS:
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Nutcracker (4th/5th grade only) - Magical Doll that comes to Life (main character)
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Marie (4th/5th grade only) - Young, adventurous, sweet girl (main character)
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Fritz (4th/5th grade only) - Marie’s rambunctious younger brother
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Mrs. White (4th/5th grade only) - Housekeeper for Marie & Fritz’s family
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Mother (4th/5th grade only) - Mother to Elizabeth, Jane & James
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Elizabeth (4th/5th grade only) - Marie’s best friend
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Jane (4th/5th grade only) - Elizabeth’s younger sister
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James (4th/5th grade only) - Twin brother of Jane
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Judge (4th/5th grade only) - Regal, kind Godfather to Marie
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Footman (4th/5th grade only) - Attends to the Judge
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Governess (4th/5th grade only) - Governess to Clara and Beatrice
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Clara (4th/5th grade only) - Friend at the party
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Beatrice (4th/5th grade only) - Friend at the party
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Sheep and Shepherds - Sheep and shepherds actors
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Sugar Plum Fairy dancers - Ballet style dance
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Flower dancers - Ballet style dance
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Candy Flute dancers - Tap style dance
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Candy Flute Prince - Part of the dance with the Candy Flute dancers
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Arabian dancers - Acrobatic style dance
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Chinese Tea dancers - A combination of ballet and acrobatic style dance
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Toy Soldier dancers - A dance about the battle between toy and mouse soldiers
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Mouse Soldier dancers - A dance about the battle between toy and mouse soldiers
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Mouse King - A dance about the battle between toy and mouse soldiers
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Russian Baker dancers - Bakers dancing about making sweets some acrobatic style
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Stage Crew (5th grade only) - NOTE: This must be selected as Preference #1. Then select other parts as preference #2-5.
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Chorus - Sings songs throughout the performance. NOTE: If you only want to be in the Chorus only select as your Preference #1 (leave #2-#5 blank)
This website will be updated throughout the next few months. Please remember to check back frequently.
Please email lwnutcracker@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.