Dance Factory Ridgefield and Savatara Corporation Present
The Nutcracker
Saturday December 7, 2024
6:30pm
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Live from
The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT
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Executive Artistic Director:
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Kristin Leggio Sedita
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Originally Choreography by:
Brianna Gitnik
Peter Nevin
Kristin Leggio Sedita
Karlie Lynn Zabin
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Rehearsal Coach:
Rachel Blackwelder
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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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DFR Production Crew:
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Dawn Teczar - Tutu Steamer Extraordinaire a
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Dennis Sedita & Anthony Forcier - The incredible men behind the magic, movers of heavy things and guardians of the wardrobe
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Backstage Managers / Kristin's Angels:
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Brianna Gitnik & Arianna Danzig
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Backstage Goddesses:
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Rachel Blackwelder​
Rex Bonita
Ava Geller
Kendra Valentine
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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
Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Brynn McCarthy, Mila Polak, Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses, Ella Vick
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The Fabulous Ms. Stahlbaum
Brianna Gitnik
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Clara Stahlbaum
Oliva Geluso
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Louise Stahlbaum
Alice Cochran
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Clara’s Best Friends
Reese Beardslee, Misha Polak
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Louise's Best Friend
Lucy Gimigliano
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Party Guests
Nicole Riordan, Kristen Beardslee, Jason Ross
Ashley Armstrong, Ava Mosteanu, Maya Spivak, Bridget White
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Godfather Drosselmeyer
Dennis Sedita
Columbine Doll
Eleanor Jones
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Harlequin Doll
Skyler Mendez
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Soldier Doll
Shannon Rush
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Ninja Mice
Emma Beardslee, Ava Brent, Eden Hulme, Rosalia Leocadi, Madeline Libby
Avery Noonan, Ruby Randle Venn, Claire Runk, Olivia Walden
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Mouse Queen's Lieutenants
Una Bellotti, Willow Bradford, Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez, Bella Schwartz, Kayla Scatterday
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Soldiers
Brooke Carretta, Brynn McCarthy, Mila Polak, Alexa Rubinfeld,
Julia Verses, Ella Vick
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Nutcracker Prince/ Cavalier
Kristina Stranik
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Mouse Queen
Mia Gimigliano
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Snow Queen
Olivia Flavin
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Snow Princesses
Shannon Rush, Katie Swiatowicz
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Enchanted Snow Flakes
Willow Bradford, Mia Gimigliano, Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez, Kayla Scatterday, Bella Schwartz
Virtues
Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Alexa Rubinfeld, Ella Vick
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Archangels
Ashley Armstrong, Reese Beardslee, Alice Cochran, Lucy Gimigliano, Ava Mosteanu,
Misha Polak, Maya Spivak, Bridget White
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Guardian Angels
Emma Davison, Madelyn Holloway, Dolly Jowdy Vataj, Jiya Mehta, Harper Nimblett,
Francesca Ross, Kaylie Squerciati, Juliette Wong
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Sugarplum Fairy
Kayla Scatterday
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Spanish Princess
Katie Swiatowicz
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Spanish Chocolate
Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Brynn McCarthy, Mila Polak, Alexa Rubinfeld,
Julia Verses, Ella Vick
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Marzipan
Mia Gimigliano, Bella Schwartz, Kristina Stranik
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Russian Trepak
Olivia Flavin, Kayla Scatterday
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Chinese Princesses
Brynn McCarthy, Mila Polak
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Chinese Tea
Emma Beardslee, Ava Brent, Eden Hulme, Rosalia Leocadi, Madeline Libby
Avery Noonan, Ruby Randle Venn, Claire Runk, Olivia Walden
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Arabian Princess
Bella Schwartz
Arabian Coffee​
Willow Bradford, AIla Engel, Olivia Flavin, Mia Gimigliano,
Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez, Shannon Rush, Kristina Stranik, Katie Swiatowicz
Candy Canes
Reese Beardslee, Alice Cochran, Lucy Gimigliano, Misha Polak
Polychannelles
Ellie Antonacci, Sienna Campbell, Emily Cook Ibero, Annie D'Elisa, Sadie D'Elisa, Zoe Davison, Anna Leibowitz, Stella Riordan, Augustina Ross, Sofia Soltis, Faye Wise
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Dew Drop Fairy
Willow Bradford
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Flower Princesses
Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez
Enchanted Flowers
Olivia Flavin, Mia Gimigliano, 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 2024 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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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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