2023 Program

We're So Glad You're Here!

Thank you for attending our show or watching from home. We are thrilled to be on stage and share this holiday tradition with you. Please don’t be shy with your claps, hoots, and hollers - the dancers LOVE to hear it from the stage!

Summary of The Nutcracker

It is Christmas Eve at the Stahlmbaum’s home. Children dance and enjoy a magical show with life-size dolls by toy maker Drosselmeyer. Clara receives a beautiful Nutcracker that her brother Fritz breaks. After a quick repair, the night gets late and the party dissipates. Clara goes to bed with her Nutcracker tucked under her arm. When the clock strikes midnight, she wakes to discover large mice in the room. Clara tries to escape, but the room transforms into a Mouse Kingdom. A large Nutcracker appears with an army to protect Clara! BUT - plot twist - he is a large statue and Clara must fight her own fight. The Rat King and his army of mice fight Clara and her troops. Just as the Rat King seems to be winning, Clara slaps the Rat King with her ballet slipper, defeating him. Clara cries and her tears bring the Snow Queen to life! She takes her to the Winter Wonderland where she meets the Snow Queen’s snowflakes.

Clara then travels to the Magic Castle in her sleigh, where the angels stand guard. Clara meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and she invites her to stay to enjoy performances in her honor, as a thank you for defeating the Rat King. Dancers from all over the world and the Waltzing Flowers all entertain Clara in the Magic Castle. After all of the dancers return for one final dance and then leave, Clara wonders…was it really all a dream?

Thank You!

Kristen would like to thank Mister Casey for his choreography and ballet training; Jon DeMone for rehearsal support and artistic direction; Finch for stage managing the show; Mike McConaughey and the Newberg High School Theater Department for ROCKING tech and site support; KC Marold for the branding and design of our printed materials; Rachael Kubik Photography for capturing the magic of the show; the parents of the cast members for volunteering backstage; the sponsors for supporting our show so we can keep costs down for the performers and the community who attends; Stephanie Thornton and Sarah Sauro for being my partners in production and staffing the volunteers; the amazing Performing Company Booster Club for SO MANY THINGS - decorating and running the lobby, volunteering, and the all-around heavy lifting they do to make our dancers feel loved; the cast and leads for working extra hard to make the show a reality every year; my parents for their unending support of my adventures (and this show); my love, Francisco Stoller for always being my rock, believing in me, supporting me, and loving on our kids; and lastly to Vada, Riley, and Stella for their patience, love, humor, and support - I will always strive to make your life better and our community stronger. Thank you all for loving this show and our community as much as I do.

Today's Performance

Act 1

CLARA: Addison Gray (Understudy Emma Streater)

FRITZ: Leo Kultajev

DROSSELMEIER: Vada Coats

CLARA'S MOM: Peyton LaRosa

HANS: Mckenlee Thornton

PARTY GIRLS:

Sabrina Keyser, Courtney Wall, Harper Sauro, Maxine Findley, Chiara Murphy, Savannah Kreiger, Evy Newell, Olivia Jarbath, Emma Englen, Aurora Sanchez, Emma Streater

Party Boys: Paisley Laws, Natalie Mendez, Caitlin Severeid, Stella Stoller, Arlen King, Evelyn Stockton, Blakely Jenner, Emma Segura, Livy Caldwell, Ava McCoy, Caitlin Wall

Parents: Molly Ryan, Soren Scott, Alessandra Insley, Riley CO, Audrey Harris, Katie GB, Peyton Mahe, Maisy Hopkins, Evelyn Carmona, Cora Hempel

RAG DOLL: Trillium Duerr

SOLDIER DOLL: Mirabel Brown

BALLERINA DOLL (en pointe): Bethany Laxton

LEAD SOLDIERS: Leo Kultajev, Aisling Severeid, Sophia Carmona

LEAD MICE: Caitlin S, Blakely, Evelyn S

MICE (Beginning Ballet)

Saturday 2pm Show | Karleigh Englen, Amy Prink, Evelyn Haven, Rosemary Krous, Adeline Crawford, Ryatt Cook, Mathilda Enzinger, Berlin Avery Ramirez, Brooklyn Witty, Evelyn Haven, Isla Henkes, Scarlett Henkes
Saturday 6:30pm Show | Karleigh Englen, Esme Hepburn, Berlin Avery Ramirez, Scarlette Sikkens, Violette Sikkens
Sunday Show | Karleigh Englen, McKenzie Miller, Natalie Pursinger, Aurora Quinn, Adeline Crawford, Mathilda Enzinger, Berlin Avery Ramirez, Emma Mohanty, Caleigh Carey

SOLDIERS (Ballet 1)

Saturday 2pm Show | Lucca Sanchez, Aisling Severeid, Sophia Carmona, Avery McBride, Ava Sauro, Sonya Johnson, Ellie Halle, Samantha Vallery, Kylie Trejo, Josephine Burke, Edwin Kocher
Saturday 6:30pm Show | Lucca Sanchez, Aisling Severeid, Sophia Carmona, Avery McBride, Ava Sauro, Emma Kutzkey, Samantha Vallery, Kylie Trejo, Maisie Powlison, Margaret Nichols, Ellie Halle
Sunday Show | Lucca Sanchez, Aisling Severeid, Sophia Carmona, Avery McBride, Ava Sauro, Emma Kutzkey, Ellie Halle, Nora Allen, Edwin Kocher

BATTLE (Ballet 2)

Livy Caldwell, Elena Fletcher, Blakely Jenner, Arlen King, Victoria Kuroda, Paisley Laws, Emma Segura, Evelyn Stockton, Stella Stoller, Caitlin Wall, Maya Brown

RAT KING: Esther Johnson

NUTCRACKER: Niki Kultajev

ICE CRYSTALS/ICICLES: Sophia Carmona, Leighton Frost, Aisling Severied, Stella Stoller

SNOW QUEEN: Fianna "Moxxie" Demaster Smith, Understudy Cora Hempel

WALTZ OF THE SNOWFLAKES CORPS (Ballet 6 only, en flat): Peyton L, Soren, Cora, Alessandra, Mirabel, Riley CO, Katie GB, Audrey H, Vada

Act 2

LEAD ANGELS: Sophia Carmona, Leighton Frost, Aisling Severied

ANGELS (PreBallet/Tap/Jazz):

Saturday 2pm Show | Lemon Rolens, Tessa Dickison, Kinley Funk, Aubrie Thomas, Everleigh Jelden, Hazel Anderson, Leona Hanley, Ari McBride, Arlet Ornelas, Madelyn Bennett-Moore, Zinnia Bauer, Azalea Bauer
Saturday 6:30pm Show | Lemon Rolens, Mannie Evans, Tessa Dickison, Aubrie Thomas, Everleigh Jelden, Toula Keddie, Kaiya Winder,Arlet Ornelas, Lilith Oliver-Palmquist, Zinnia Bauer, Azalea Bauer
Sunday Show | Lemon Rolens, Tessa Dickison, Kinley Funk, Aubrie Thomas, Everleigh Jelden, Nora Gladstone, Harper Brown, Arlet Ornelas, Lincoln Hollamon, Mabel Winterberg

BON BONS (acro): Esther, Mirabel, Sophia K, Allison Wytoski, Paisley Laws, Stella, Natalie Mendez, Emma Segura, Harper Sauro, Heydan LaRosa

REED FLUTE (en pointe): Alessandra, Maisy Hopkins, Evelyn Carmona

RUSSIAN: Soren, Peyton, Vada, Riley

CHINESE (en pointe): Peyton M, Bethany Laxton, Audrey Harris, Moxxie, Esther

ARABIAN: Peyton LaRosa

SPANISH (en pointe): Vada CO, Katie GB, Mirabel

DEW DROP/FLOWER QUEEN: Riley Coats Ogrenics, Understudy Audrey Harris

WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS CORPS (Ballet 6, 5, and 4)

En Pointe: Bethany, Peyton M, Maisy, Esther, Evelyn C, Audrey
En Flat: Cora, Trillium, Molly, Alyssum, Emma Streater, Sophia K, Lexie, Allison

BUMBLE BEES: Paisley, Arlen, Caitlin W, Ava McCoy

BUTTERFLIES: Evy Newell, Blakely, Livy, Caitlin S

CAVALIER: Fianna "Moxxie" Demaster Smith

SUGAR PLUM FAIRY: Soren Scott (Understudy Alessandra Insley)

FROM THE PCBC BOARD

The Performing Company Booster Club would like to thank everyone who purchases refreshments from the lobby (the proceeds support the CVDA Performing Company dancers), Kayt’s Kitchen, Caravan Coffee and our parent volunteers. “We have so much appreciation for our local businesses and community members who continuously show up to support our Company Dancers and the PCBC. It’s because of the generosity of people like you that we can do anything at all. For this, we thank you and greatly appreciate your support.”

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Camden Picture Company

Dr. Ken Whittaker, Pediatrics

The Mahe Family: Payton Mahe

Chehalem Physical Therapy: Caitlin & Aisling Severeid

Law Offices of Jeffrey D. Coats: The Stoller Family

Maunee & Warner Wise: Peyton & Hayden LaRosa

ReThread Alterations: The Stoller Family

Karmen Gay: In Kind

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Frank Stoller : In Kind

Newberg High School Theatre Department: In Kind

WaterBear Cleaning & Restoration: In Kind

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Mark McCreevey State Farm: Ava & Harper Sauro

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Art Elements Gallery

Business IT Solutions: Katie Goetz Bonallo

Chehalem Insurance Associates

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Mark & Penny Harris: Peyton Mahe

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Newberg First Presbyterian: Chiara Murphy

The Painted Lady Restaurant: Natalie Mendez

Newberg Counseling & Wellness

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Flagship Sponsors | years of giving $500+

A-dec, Inc & Ken Austin: 2018

Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy: 2017, 2016

Art Elements Gallery: 2019

Avamere Living Newberg: 2019

Blue Plume Studio: Painting Large backdrop

Camden Picture Company: 2021, 2020

Chad Krober NMLS 478151 - Academy Mortgage: 2019, 2018, 2015

Chehalem Physical Therapy: 2021

Chehalem Presbyterian Church: 2018, 2016-2011

Chehalem Property Management: 2018

Children’s Medical Clinic, Dr. Whittaker: 2022- 2019, 2014

The Clover Clinic: 2016

Dave & Nancy Coats: 2021 - 2018

Elemental Records: 2011

First Federal: 2019, 2017, 2016

Four & Sons Landscape Services: 2022-2021

Francisco Stoller, Earnest Real Estate: 2022-2014

Frank Stoller: 2022- 2014

Greg Haggard: 2012, 2011

Jeff & Dayna Coats: 2020-2016

Jessica Brittell Design: 2021-2012

John & Rosi Nyberg: 2020-2017

KB Electrical Services: 2011

The Kelly Group: 2022-2011

Ken & Daughter Jewelers: 2021 - 2017, 2014

Krohn’s Appliance Service: 2021

Law Offices of Jeffrey D Coats: 2021

Lewis Audio Video: 2022-2020

LM Nodine: 2019-2017

Maddie’s Lovelies: 2016

May Trucking Company

2020, 2019, 2018

Newberg Urgent Care: 2015

One Horse Studio: Painting Large Backdrop

Owen Eye Care: 2020

Paper Trees Collective: 2021-2022

Rendered Screenprint & Design: 2021-2011

ReThread Alterations: 2022-2018

Shelley Costner: Painting Growing Tree

Sip City Coffee: 2020
Susan Hall: 2011

WaterBear Cleaning & Restoration: 2022-2011