Dance Factory Ridgefield and Savatara Corporation Present
The Nutcracker
Saturday December 9, 2023
6:30pm
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Live from
The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT
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All proceeds benefit the Susan Vallo Memorial Dance Scholarship Program
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Executive Artistic Director:
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Kristin Leggio Sedita
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Original Choreography & Coaching:
Brianna Gitnik
Peter Nevin
Kristin Leggio Sedita
Karlie Lynn Zabin
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Composer
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Digital Backdrop Video Production:
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Kristin Leggio Sedita
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Production Crew:
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Dawn Teczar - Tutu Steamer Extraordinaire a
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Dennis Sedita - The incredible man behind the magic (and behind the Director)
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Backstage Manager & Social Media Guru
Brianna Gitnik
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Backstage Goddesses:
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Arianna Danzig
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Maggie Haber
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Karlie Lynn Zabin
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The Divine Klein Team
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Head Carpenter/The All Knowing:
Alex Dunn
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Lighting Technician/Genius:
Everett Rende
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Sound Technician/Magician:
Tom Ivan
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She who makes all things happen:
Jeanette Zygmunt
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The best Facility Manager on the planet, and our dear friend:
Fred Sailer
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Executive Director and beloved champion of the Arts:
Laurence Caso
Thank you all for sharing your beautiful home with us, and for putting your heart and soul into our productions year after year.
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The Cast
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​In order of appearance
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Domestic Goddesses
Skyler Mendez, Katie Swiatowicz
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Jeeves
The Exquisite Mr. Peter Nevin
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The Fabulous Ms. Stahlbaum
Brianna Gitnik
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Clara Stahlbaum
Mila Polak
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Louise Stahlbaum
Reese Beardslee
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Clara’s Best Friends
Kelly Gallagher, Brynn McCarthy
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Louise's Best Friend
Olivia Geluso
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Party Guests
Nicole Riordan
Ana Bazan, Lucy Gimigliano, Ava Maucieri, Skylar Smith
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Godfather Drosselmeyer
Dennis Sedita
Columbine Doll
Eleanor Jones
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Harlequin Doll
Shannon Rush
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Soldier Doll
Mia Gimigliano
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Ninja Mice
Ashley Armstrong, Emma Beardslee, Eden Hulme, Misha Polak, Maya Spivak, Bridget White
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Mouse Queen's Lieutenants
Olivia Flavin, Paige Gallagher, Eleanor Jones, Naima Millar, Shannon Rush
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Soldiers
Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Kelly Gallagher, Brynn McCarthy, Naima Millar, Alexa Rubinfeld,
Julia Verses, Ella Vick
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Nutcracker Prince/ Cavalier
Rex Bonita
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Mouse Queen
Ava Kirsch
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Snow Queen
Willow Bradford
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Snow Princesses
Mia Gimigliano, Bella Schwartz
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Enchanted Snow Flakes
Rex Bonita, Willow Bradford, Olivia Flavin, Paige Gallagher, Natalie Gilbert,
Ava Kirsch, Kayla Scatterday
Virtues
Una Bellotti, Alexa Rubinfeld
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Archangels
Ana Bazan, Reese Beardslee, Olivia Geluso, Lucy Gimigliano, Ava Maucieri, Skylar Smith
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Guardian Angels
Cordelia Burkavage, Siena Campbell, Emily Cook Ibero, Willa Norberg, Stella Riordan,
Augustina Ross, Austin Spivak
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Sugarplum Fairy
Natalie Gilbert
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Marzipan
Willow Bradford, Mia Gimigliano, Bella Schwartz
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Spanish Princess
Ava Kirsch
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Spanish Chocolate
Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Kelly Gallagher, Brynn McCarthy, Naima Millar, Alexa Rubinfeld,
Julia Verses, Ella Vick
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Russian Trepak
Olivia Flavin, Kayla Scatterday
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Chinese Princesses
Brook Carretta, Ella VIck
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Chinese Tea
Ashley Armstrong, Emma Beardslee, Eden Hulme, Misha Polak, Maya Spivak, Bridget White
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Arabian Princess
Rex Bonita
Arabian Coffee
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Willow Bradford, Olivia Flavin, Paige Gallagher, Natalie Gilbert, Mia Gimigliano,
Ava Kirsch, Kayla Scatterday, Bella Schwartz
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Polychannelles
Ana Bazan, Reese Beardslee, Olivia Geluso, Lucy Gimigliano, Ava Maucieri, Skylar Smith
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Dew Drop Fairy
Kayla Scatterday
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Flower Princesses
Paige Gallagher, Bella Schwartz
Enchanted Flowers
Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez, Katie Swiatowicz, Shannon Rush
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A Note From the Director:
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I am so very grateful to everyone who helped to bring our 2023 Nutcracker to the stage, and for the amazing DFR Dance Parents who juggle schedules and move mountains to ensure their dancers make it to their many ballet classes and rehearsals.
Thank you all from the bottom of my very full heart.
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We are beyond overjoyed to have our beloved Miss Brianna back for this year's Nutcracker!
Please join me in celebrating her incredible journey overcoming GBS, and her triumphant return to
the DFR Family. WE LOVE YOU BRI !!!
The perseverance and dedication of this group of dancers and instructors, is unparalleled. As is the support and encouragement we have received from our dance family. There are simply no words to express my gratitude or my love for the incredible DFR community that we have all created together.
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To all witnessing this remarkable accomplishment, I hope that you enjoy the performance, and experience the joy that these beautiful dancers hold in their hearts for our divine, beloved art form.
May the love, beauty, magic, and celebration of global community that dance, and this time honored ballet, truly stand for, ignite your holiday season!
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Thank you to everyone watching at home and in the theater audience for supporting the Susan Vallo Memorial Dance Scholarship Program. Your contribution will help to proliferate the dream, and honor my Mother's memory in the most personal way possible.
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To all of my lovelies - MERDE !!!!
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With infinite love and gratitude,
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Kristin
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