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!
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?
Kristen would like to thank Ella Moriarty for her tremendous support in rehearsals, auditions, and setting the party scene (we miss you!); Mister Casey for his choreography and training; Liz O’Donnell for stage managing the show for so many years and now passing the torch to Finch; Mike McConaughey and the Newberg High School Theater Department for ROCKING tech and site support; Jessica Brittell for the branding and design of our printed materials; Rachael Kubik Photography for capturing the magic of the show in a moment; to 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 for all aspects and all around heavy lifting they do to make our dancers feel loved; the cast and leads for working extra hard to make my vision a reality every year; my parents for their unending support of my adventures (and this show); and to my love, Francisco Stoller for always being my rock, believing in me, supporting me, and for bringing the Rat King to life year after year; and lastly to my three girls 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.
Act 1
Clara: Trillium Duerr, Understudy Addison Gray
Fritz: Savannah Kreiger
Drosselmeier: Audrey Harris
Clara's Mom: Ashley Dickens
Hans: Niki Kultajev
Party Girls: Addison Gray, Vivienne Robben, Sophia Kreiger, Emma Streater, Harper Sauro, Chandra Kungu, McKenlee Thornton, Alyssum Frey, Liva Bikis, Allison Wytoski
Party Boys: Emma Englen, Aurora Sanchez, Maxine Findley, Chiara Murphy, Riley Mutschler, Courtney Wall, Lexie Gray
Parents: Mirabel Brown, Bethany Laxton, Vada CO, Riley CO, Alessandra Insley, Peyton LaRosa, Fianna (Moxxie) DeMaster Smith, Maisy Hopkins
Rag Dolls: Peyton Mahe and Katie Goetz-Bonallo
Soldier Doll: Cora Hempel
Ballerina Doll (en pointe): Soren Scott
Lead Mice: Emma Segura, Heydan LaRosa, Livy Caldwell
Baby Mice (Beginning Ballet): Sat 2pm - Emma Kutzkey, Samantha Vallery, Alyssa Darwich, Aisling Severeid, Kylie Trejo, Ava Sauro, Sonya Johnson; Sat 6:30pm - Ava White, Viola Reisberg, Eleanor Halle, Maisie Powlison, Avery McBride, Thea Woolen, Aisling Severeid, Sophia Carmona, Alyssa Darwich, Kylie Trejo, Ava Sauro, Amaris Gilbert; Sun 2pm - Ava Sauro, Layna Nalley, Aisling Severeid, Avery McBride, Kylie Trejo, Eleanor Halle, Thea Woolen
Lead Soldiers: Ava McCoy, Caitlin Wall
Soldiers (Ballet 1): Sat 2pm - Blakely Jenner, Evelyn Stockton, Mia Velasquez, Elena Fletcher, Caitlin Severeid, Stella Stoller, Paisley Laws, Micah Johnson; Sat 6:30pm - Addison Proctor, Leighton Frost, Caitlin Severeid, Blakely Jenner, Paisley Laws, Stella Stoller, Evelyn Stockton; Sun 2pm - Caitlin Severeid, Blakely Jenner, Paisley Laws, Stella Stoller, Evelyn Stockton
Battle Scene Soldiers and Mice (Ballet 2): Olivia Jarbath, Evy Newell, Alayna Trejo, Eyrie Jackson, Leo Kultajev, Riley Mutschler, Mckenlee Thornton
Ice Crystals/Icicles: Stella Stoller, Blakely Jenner, Paisley Laws, Evelyn Stockton, Caitlin Severied, Arlen King
Rat King: Francisco Stoller
Nutcracker: Jamie Burgess
Snow Queen: Vada Coats Ogrenics, Understudy Fianna (Moxxie) DeMaster Smith
Waltz of the Snowflakes Corps (Ballet 5 only): Peyton LaRosa, Soren Scott, Ashley Dickens, Cora Hempel, Alessandra Insley, Fianna (Moxxie) DeMaster Smith, Riley Coats Ogrenics
Act 2
Angels (Dance Party!): Sat 2pm - Isabella Keuler, Azalea Bauer, Violet Graeber; Sat 6:30pm - Kora Guilmette, Rowen Heselschwerdt, Isolde Heselschwerdt, Luisa Reisberg; Sun 2pm - Kora Guilmette, Ellie Estrada
Lead Angels: Stella Stoller, Blakely Jenner, Paisley Laws, Evelyn Stockton, Caitlin Severied, Arlen King
Bon Bons: Esther Johnson, Mirabel Brown, Evelyn Carmona, Addison Gray, Riley Coats Ogrenics, Fianna (Moxxie) DeMaster Smith, Liva Bikis, Heydan LaRosa
Reed Flute en pointe: Alessandra Insley
Spanish en pointe: Ashley Dickens, Soren Scott, Evelyn Carmona
Russian: Peyton LaRosa, Understudy Soren Scott
Arabian: Mirabel Brown
Chinese en pointe: Esther Johnson, Audrey Harris, Maisy Hopkins, Katie Goetz-Bonallo, Peyton Mahe
Dew Drop (Flower Queen): Cora Hempel, Understudy Riley Coats Ogrenics
Waltz of the Flowers Corps: Audrey Harris, Peyton Mahe, Bethany Laxton, Katie Goetz-Bonallo, Maisy Hopkins, Evelyn Carmona, Esther Johnson, Mirabel Brown, Ashley Dickens
Baby Flowers (PreBallet/Tap/Jazz): Sat 2pm - Kennedy Judah, Brooklyn Witty, Della Ruth Kain, Ellie Uerlings, Toviah Powlison, Zinnia Bauer, Leona Hanley, Lilith Oliver-Palmquist, Jackson Keuler, Arthur Reuter, Helen Hickmann, Mathilda Enzinger, Hazel Bradford; Sat 6:30pm - Kaiya Winder, Karleigh Englen, Emma Mohanty, Ayla Gundersen; Sun 2pm - McKenzie Miller, Aurora Quinn, Amelia Holcomb, Karleigh Englen, Emma Mohanty, Hazel Bradford
Bumble Bees: Aurora Sanchez, Savannah Kreiger, Courtney Wall, Lexie Gray
Butterflies: Emma Englen, Harper Sauro, Mckenlee Thornton, Maxine Findley
Sugar Plum Fairy: Peyton LaRosa, Understudy Soren Scott
Cavalier: Jamie Burgess
The Performing Company Booster Club would like to thank everyone who purchases refreshments from the lobby (the proceeds support the CVDA Performing Company dancers), Luckee Duth, Baked & Brittle, Caravan Coffee and 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.”
The Nutcracker was choreographed and staged by Kristen Stoller with the exception of Waltz of the Snowflakes, Waltz of the Flowers, Chinese, Reeds, and Spanish - choreographed by Casey Davenport; with the help of rehearsal assistant Ella Moriarty this summer.
All dancers enrolled in ballet for the fall of 2022 at CVDA between the ages of 2 and 9 are eligible to perform in the Nutcracker. Lead roles are auditioned for in August.
The Camden Picture Company
Four & Sons Landscaping: Natalie Mendez
Krohn’s Appliance Services
TIL Child Advocate Tami Dickens: Ashley Dickens
Umpqua Bank
Chehalem Physical Therapy: Caitlin & Aisling Severeid
Children's Medical Clinic of Newberg
Dave & Nancy Coats: Vada, Riley, & Stella Stoller
Law Offices of Jeffrey D Coats: The Stoller Family
Lifestyle Properties Vacation Rentals
The Mahe Family: Payton Mahe
May Trucking Company: Fianna DeMaster Smith
Maunee & Warner Wise: Peyton & Hayden LaRosa
Pinot Car Wine Tours & More
ReThread Alterations: The Stoller Family
Caravan Coffee: In Kind
Francisco Stoller, Earnest Real Estate: In Kind
Frank Stoller : In Kind
WaterBear Cleaning & Restoration: In Kind
Atticus Wine Alessandra Insley
Brown, Tarlow, Bridges, & Palmer P.C.
Chehalem Cultural Center
Godspeed Hollow So Many Dancers! <3
James A Miller, DMD Katie Goetz-Bonallo
Jenner Heating & Cooler Blakely Jenner
The Kelly Group The Stoller Girls & Lexie Gray
Laura Oviatt, LLC, BHHS Northwest Real Estate
Lewis Audio & Video
Maria Vasoli & Michael Brown Mirabel Brown
Newberg Counseling & Wellness Junia Doak & Chiara Murphy
Richard Guilmette Construction Kora Guilmette
Art Elements Gallery
Chehalem Insurance Associates
Jeff Musall Children of Ukraine • may they dance in freedom and peace
Mark & Penny Harris Peyton Mahe
My Personal Framer
Newberg First Presbyterian Gratitude for CVDA
The Painted Lady Restaurant
Sip City Blakely Jenner, Addy Davidson, & Isaiah Hockett
Steve Sherwood
Wytoski Family Allison Wytoski
Ann Dolan
Lisa Blackburn
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
Saturday Dec 10th 2pm and 6:30pm
Sunday Dec 11th 2pm