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The Nutcracker Act II

Choreographed by Hanna and Krzysztof Starczewski

Music by P. I. Tchaikovsky

Costumes: Hanna Starczewski, Diane Golony, Beke Hathaway

Scenery : Martin Hubert

Scenario

The Nutcracker and Clara arrive at the magnificent castle of Dr. Drosselmeyer and his court of candy in the Land of Sweets. The Nutcracker tales the story of the evil Mouse-King and Clara. In gratitude the Court of Candy dance for the heroes. Clara decides to stay in the castle with her new friends whom she just met.

Nutcracker Casting

Nutcracker:

Clara:

Drosselmeyer:

Krzysztof Starczewski

Amy Popko

John Rawbon

Sugar Roses:

Sarah Arksey, Tamara Bonderud, Isabella Cusano, Sheehan Desjardins, Aleya Dwivedi, Jennifer Fridfinnson, Shannon Giesbrecht, Gabrielle Gonzaga, Janet Leahy, Gemma Lawrence, Emmy Li, Monique Ling, Aryana Malazdrewich, Natalie Marchand, Elizabeth Oberhofer, Kirstin Olsen, Dominic Pietrovito, Sydney Seidel, Kayla Polan, Nicole Riddy, Nicole Rybak, Emma Wieninger, Alyssa Willberg, Jessica Williams

Toy Soldiers:

Gwendolynn Alvarado, Samantha Clifford, Olivia Clutterbuck, Taylor Frederick, Carly Hamilton, Rand Hashmy, Aileen Ling, Heather MacLeod, Aurielle Matilla, Hilarie Ng, Alexandra Nugent, Alyse Stach, Natalie Stalder, Alyssa Synott, Marina Wang, Cynthia Zaharia

Russian (Peppermint Humbug):

Niki Boguslawski, Lola Fapojuwo, Catherine Hamill, Kira Hathaway, Marta Koleva, Randall Low, Mandie McFarlane, Rosa Perrin, Kasia Starczewski, Lynette Tinker, Oshini Waningasekera

Dance Arabe (Turkish Delight)

Natasha Minutoli, Katherine Sheriff,

Chinese (Candied Ginger):

Rachelle Bailey, Hayley Victoria Barile, Twyla Blagdon, Glennys Carter, Eva Danielewski, Elyse David, Emily Dronyk, Taylor French, Carolyn Gilette, Nicole Jervis, John Leung, Natalia Lewandowski, Shannon McLean, Nastassia Mihalich, Negin Nafisiyazdi, Rachel Neid, Meaghan Reid, Majlis Theander, Pamela Tomczyk, Michelle Trembley, Mykaela Tucker, Cheryl Vandergraaf, Zena Wildcat, Dominica Wronski, Laryssa Yakiwchuk, Jasmine Yavari.

Mirlitons (Lemon Drops):

Irina Bojineson, Aidan Fridman, Basia Maciejewska, Charles Oberhofer, Eva Sidorowicz, Alexandra Xi.

Bonbons:

Monika Bulkowska, Stephanie Charron, Sarah Delong, Lauren Farrell, Natasha Iron, Isabela Jaworowski, Sarah Kozicky, Katherine Mandolidis, Mickaela Masiuk, Monica McFarlane.

Waltz:

Shannon Hartman, Katherine Sheriff, Niki Boguslawski, Lola Fapojuwo, Catherine Hamill, Kira Hathaway, Marta Koleva, Randall Low, Mandie McFarlane, Rosa Perrin, Kasia Starczewski, Lynette Tinker, Oshini Waningasekera.

Spanish (Chocolate Cherry):

Lindsay Coulter, Allison Golony, Michelle Golony, Laura Loughlin, Yvonne Martin, Troy Millington

A very special thank you ... for gifts of time and effort from:

Announcer:

Katarzyna Noworyta

Wardrobe:

Julie Williams, Sheley Dwivedi, Loni Gonzaga, Cristal Bai, Rhonda Carlson Desjardins, Deanne David, Lynn Gillete, Dorota Wronska, Joy Blagdon, Sabrina Ling, Cheryl MacLeod, Loralee Synnot, Joy Stalder, Louayd Al Hashmy, Aneta Sidorowicz, Shara Masiuk, Danusia Nieumierzycki, Rossane Perrin

Runners:

Julia Boguslawski, Gita Werapitiya

Cleaning Crew after Performance.

Christine Bailey, Bonnie Irons, Angela Wilberg, Heather Thomas, Tracey Matilla

Christmas Message

The Nutcracker is dedicated to all of you who make dance possible through your patronage and sponsorship. We hope that you and your families find peace this Christmas and prosperity in the New Year.

With warmest regards

The Dancers and the staff , Starchevski School of Ballet