Nutcracker 2025 FAQ

  • What are the Port Theatre dates?
    • November 18 – 22, 2025
    • Dress rehearsal day/times TBA.
    • Show dates subject to change:
      • School shows Nov 20 and 21
      • Evening show Nov 21
      • Matinee show Nov 22
      • Evening show Nov 22
  • When will rehearsals take place?
    • The majority of rehearsals will take place on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons from Sept-Nov
    • There will be afternoon/evening classes Sept 2 – 5, 2025
    • Some senior roles may be rehearsed Saturday evenings
    • Mandatory dress rehearsals Nov 8 and 22
  • Participation requirements:
    • Participate in audition (in studio or video).
    • Production fee due August 1.
      • Anyone who has not paid by August 1 will be removed from the cast list
      • No refunds after cast list is sent
    • Attend all rehearsals Sep-Nov
    • Parents must take an active volunteer role (minimum 6 hours per dancer)
  • Cast list
    • The cast list is chosen by the Kirkwood Faculty and all decisions are final
    • Production fee must be paid prior to release of cast list
    • NO refund on production fee once cast list has been released