Nutcracker Playbill 2023

WESTCHESTER BALLET COMPANY presents

WESTCHESTER BALLET COMPANY presents

Choreographed by

Beth Fritz-Logrea & Jean Logrea December 15, 16, & 17, 2023 Made possible in part by the generous support of: Montefiore Einstein JPMorgan Chase & Co. W.P. Carey The Geiger Stern Team at William Raveis

The 2023 Nutcracker at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is a production of Westchester Ballet Company, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission of promoting excellence in and access to the arts.

WELCOME TO THE NUTCRACKER Revel in an old-fashioned European Christmas party, choose sides in a fierce battle between toy soldiers and mischievous mice, and accompany Clara as she is guided

by Snowflakes to the magical Land of Sweets. Welcome to The Nutcracker.

We hope you enjoy this enchanting journey!

2023 marks the third time that Westchester Ballet Company performs at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. We are so excited to continue sharing our Nutcracker with new friends in the Bronx and surrounding areas again!

Westchester Ballet Company was incorporated in 1950, making it one of the oldest regional, nonprofit youth ballet companies in the United States. Founded in and operating out of Ossining, New York, the company is comprised of approximately 100 dancers who are selected each September through open auditions. These dancers come from every corner of Westchester and beyond. Each and every young dancer beautifully represents the talent, richness, and diversity of our community.

Now in its 73rd year, the Company is as vibrant, forward-looking, and eager as ever to engage with young dancers and the local community in the pursuit of excellence in dance education and programming.

We are ever grateful to Beth Fritz-Logrea and Jean Logrea for their dedication to Westchester Ballet Company as its Artistic Directors since 1986. Their vision has been crucial to preserving this beloved holiday tradition in the community.

The magical characters of The Nutcracker await you in the Land of Sweets!

While the world and how we engage in culture and entertainment has changed dramatically since our founding, Westchester Ballet Company is steadfast in its firmly held belief that there is great value in bringing people together through shared, communal performing arts experiences—that ballet can be a vehicle through which we can engage young people, help them discover purpose, and work together to engender greater equity in and access to the arts.

We are extremely grateful for the generous donations from our members and supporters, which allow us to preserve this much-loved, magical family favorite.

We are thrilled to share our performance with you and hope you enjoy every minute of The Nutcracker.

On behalf of every member of Westchester Ballet Company, I wish you all the joys of the holiday season!

Amy Harte President, Westchester Ballet Company Board of Directors

Left: Nick Logrea and Therese Wendler; 2018 Nutcracker at Westchester County Center. Photo: Bill Prouty

PROUD TO SUPPORT SUCH A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY TRADITION IN THE BRONX!

THE NUTCRACKER Performed by the Westchester Ballet Company Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography by Beth Fritz-Logrea and Jean Logrea

ACT I It is Christmas Eve 1830, in the home of a European city official. He and his wife and children, Clara and Fritz, welcome their guests to their annual Christmas party. Soon after the party begins, Uncle Drosselmeyer arrives, scaring all the children except Clara and Fritz. Every Christmas Drosselmeyer brings the children strange and wonderful toys. This Christmas he has brought a pair of magnificent dancing dolls. Clara asks her uncle if she can keep them, but he has brought her something even better—a toy nutcracker! Jealous, Fritz snatches it from Clara and breaks it. Drosselmeyer bandages the Nutcracker and Clara puts him to bed for the night.

The guests leave and all is quiet. Unable to sleep, Clara tiptoes downstairs to be with her Nutcracker. Suddenly mice invade the room! Then, as the clock strikes midnight, Drosselmeyer returns, and to Clara’s astonishment, he magically makes the Christmas tree grow. A battle ensues between the Nutcracker’s cadre of toy soldiers and the mice.

When the Nutcracker is threatened by the Mouse King, Clara kills the Mouse King with her shoe and the Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome young prince.

The Prince invites Clara to journey with him to his real home: the Land of Sweets.

They are guided on their way by the Winter Snows, which the magic of Christmas has brought to life.

Above: Lily Rivera from Ossining, NY in the role of Clara; 2022 Nutcracker at Lehman Center. Photo: Bill Prouty.

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Scene I—The Christmas Party Clara

Lily Rivera

Fritz

Zev Leventhal

The President

Tom Gardiner

His Wife

Carole Mendelson

The Maid

Kyra Durham

The Butler

Nick Logrea

Clara's Cousins

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Elizabeth Henry & Ava Morse

Clara's Grandmother

Meredith Hertlein

The Guests

Jennifer Alexander Matt Fried Colin Gribbin

The General

Dominik von Jan

The Cadet

Joshua Hemmert

The Children

Michael Davis Eva Fajardo Alaina Franco Caiden Gribbin Siena Gribbin Julia Grullon Kaylee Logan

Uncle Drosselmeyer

Jean Logrea

The Mechanical Ballerina The Mechanical Soldier

Elisa Schatz Favio Lalvay

Ed Muller Toni Rubio Marti Wolfson

Boyan Makar Lucy Marano Lila Onativia Elaina Orfino Maya Rokuson Adriana Trustman Natalie Woerner

Solo Mice

Aika Abdubek Cecily Bell Nova Buco Mia Fajardo Hannah Gabovich

Rebekah Gabovich Ada Hemmert Juliette Lyandres-Sainsot Scarlett Novich

Group Mice

Mia Alana Lucy Branda Alice Chi Esther Davis Lianna Gribbin Payton Lofaro Olive Madin Elena Martinez Annalise Miller Teagan Murphy

Hanni Qian Cameron Reynolds Isla Rock Sylvie Rock Kushbu Samarthya-Howard Ruby Schlessel Skylar Sie Isabella TeBrake Melina Velez

The Mouse King

Nick Logrea

The Nutcracker

Henry Hoffman

Toy Soldiers

Caiden Gribbin Annalise Hertlein Kazmirah Jamroz Abby Johnson Evaline Korenica Clara Macaluso Boyan Makar Grace Milowitz

Ava Miser Keyla Morocho Sophia O'Leary Amy Prashad Addison Ritter Elica Schaffer Olivia Sileo Arya Sullivan

Scene II—The Journey Snow Queen Snow King

Elisa Toro Franky Dannys Gonzalez

Snowflakes

Eva Lagdamen Elisa Schatz

Ava Schmidt Cameron Virrill

with Elizabeth Cerulli Jade Fuller Jane Gordner Mariajose Guaman Elizabeth Henry Sofia Iaderosa

Sasha Johnsen Nadine Macaluso Violet Miser Amelia Mohler Ava Morse Jenna Simkins

INTERMISSION

Above: Eilsa Toro Franky and Dannys Gonzalez; Snow Scene; 2022 Nutcracker at Lehman Center. Photo: Bill Prouty.

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ACT II Arriving in the Land of Sweets, Clara is welcomed by the Sugarplum Fairy, and Clara’s most beautiful dreams come to life as a series of divertissements begin. From near and far, marvelous characters come to entertain her. Just when Clara thinks she has seen everything beautiful in the world, the Sugarplum Fairy dances with her Cavalier. Soon the Land of Sweets begins to get hazy and Clara opens her eyes to find herself in the old armchair in her parents’ house, wondering if it were all a dream.

Land of Sweets The Sugarplum Fairy Her Cavalier

Emma Michaux Philip Gabriel Perez

Pages

Edith Brereton Eva Fajardo Estella Fortunato Isabella Graci

Alexia Mihalas Avery Reynolds Gianni Marie Rivera Sylvie Rock

Angels

Aria Fortunato Annalise Hertlein Kazmirah Jamroz Abby Johnson Evaline Korenica Ava Miser

Ava Mohler Keyla Morocho Sophia O’Leary Amy Prashad Addison Ritter Arya Sullivan

Chocolate From Spain

Julianna Brown

Marzipan Reed Flutes

Ava Schmidt and Henry Hoffman with Jade Fuller Sofia Iaderosa Jane Gordner Nadine Macaluso Mariajose Guaman Jenna Simkins

Coffee From Arabia Tea From China

Caviar From Russia

Elisa Toro Franky and Nick Logrea Cameron Virrill with Aria Fortunato Mariajose Guaman

Boyan Makar Jenna Simkins

Christopher Harrington Schiermbock with Elizabeth Cerulli Sasha Johnsen Nadine Macaluso Jade Fuller Jane Gordner Violet Miser Sofia Iaderosa Ava Morse

Left: Madeline Rohde; Chocolate from Spain; 2022 Nutcracker at Lehman Center. Photo: Dominik von Jan.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST OF THE 2023 NUTCRACKER!

BRAVO!

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Gigue From England

Mother Ginger Her Jesters

Her Clowns

Hannah Davis Elizabeth Henry Eva Lagdamen

Ava Schmidt Cameron Virrill

Methawee (Plu) Sayampol Favio Lalvay with Caiden Gribbin Wyatt Hertlein

Zev Leventhal

Elisa Schatz with Nova Buco Mia Fajardo Alaina Franco Rebekah Gabovich Siena Gribbin

Ada Hemmert Scarlett Novich Lila Onativia Avery Reynolds Gianni Marie Rivera

Hopak From Ukraine*

Petro Pitula

Clara as Dew Drop

Lily Rivera

Crystalline Flowers

Elizabeth Henry Eva Lagdamen

Violet Miser Ava Morse

with Elizabeth Cerulli Aria Fortunato Jade Fuller Jane Gordner

Mariajose Guaman Sofia Iaderosa Sasha Johnsen Nadine Macaluso Amelia Mohler Jenna Simkins

Pas de Deux

Sugarplum Fairy & Her Cavalier

* Music by Soloviev-Sedoi

UNDERSTUDIES Clara........................................................................................................................ Elisa Schatz, Sofia Iaderosa Snowflake Soloist................................................................................................. Elizabeth Henry, Ava Morse Snowflake Corps....................................................................................................................... Aria Fortunato Marzipan Flute Soloist............................................................................................ Elisa Schatz, Favio Lalvay Tea From China Soloist.............................................................................................................Eva Lagdamen Caviar From Russia Corps........................................................................................................ Amelia Mohler Crystalline Flower Soloist........................................................................................................Jane Gordner

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MEET THE ARTISTIC TEAM BETH FRITZ-LOGREA (Co-Artistic Director) was a protégée of Dame Alicia Markova. She received her early training in Memphis, Tennessee, with Charles Kirby and Manola Agullo.

At age 16 she joined the Metropolitan Opera Ballet and continued her career as a principal dancer with Ballet Etudes Repertory Company, Connecticut, St. Gallen Stadt Theatre, Switzerland, and Opernhaus Graz, Austria. She toured Europe dancing leading roles in such ballets as Giselle, Swan Lake, Coppélia, Romeo and Juliet, and Pas de Quatre. She has served as the co-artistic director of Westchester Ballet Company and co-director of the Logrea Dance Academy since 1986. Beth performed the role of Sugarplum Fairy until 1992.

JEAN LOGREA (Co-Artistic Director) trained at the Scoala Speciala in Cluj, Romania. He was principal dancer at the Opera House Cluj and a teacher at the affiliated school. He performed extensively throughout Europe and the USSR, dancing such major roles as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, the Jester in Swan Lake, the pas de deux from Le Corsaire, and the Peasant pas de deux from Giselle. In 1986, after 7 years as a principal dancer at Opernhaus Graz, Austria, Jean moved to the U.S. to serve as co-director of Westchester Ballet Company. That same year Jean founded Logrea Dance Academy with Beth Fritz-Logrea.

He continues to perform with the Westchester Ballet in a variety of roles, including Uncle Drosselmeyer.

NICK LOGREA (Associate Artistic Director) has performed in Westchester Ballet Company’s Nutcracker for more than 30 years. He has performed as a soloist in Les Patineurs, La Bayadère, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Peter and the Wolf, La Boutique Fantasque, Tales of Vienna, and A Glenn Miller Nutcracker. He regularly appears as The Butler, Mouse King, and Coffee from Arabia in The Nutcracker. As Associate Artistic Director, Nick focuses on sharing his knowledge of Westchester Ballet Company's repertoire. Nick is an active Zumba Education Specialist, teaching Master Classes in the U.S. and abroad, and a Zumba instructor at LifeTime Fitness. He is also an Associate Director at Logrea Dance Academy where he teaches jazz.

SHARYN KOREY (Rehearsal Director) is originally from Crotonon-Hudson, NY, and received her early training at Logrea Dance Academy. She performed with the Westchester Ballet Company for seven years before joining Richmond Ballet, where she performed in Serenade, Coppélia, Nutcracker, and original works.

She earned a degree in International Studies from Middlebury College and then moved to Brooklyn to work as a freelance dancer. An ABT certified instructor, she currently teaches ballet at the Mark Morris Dance Center and is an adjunct instructor of dance at Hofstra University. She’s also the co-founder of NACHMO, a choreography festival open to everyone, and the director of Sunset Park Dance, a studio in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

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MEET THE GUEST ARTISTS JULIANNA BROWN (Chocolate from Spain) received her training at Logrea Dance Academy from age 3 to 18 and attended prestigious summer intensive training programs at ABT, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Manhattan Youth Ballet, and Walnut Hill. She performed with Westchester Ballet Company for a decade, dancing nearly every Nutcracker role available to a youth dancer.

She is thrilled to be back as a guest artist. Julianna is a recent graduate of Trinity College, where she earned a double-major BA in Theater & Dance and Psychology. She is currently pursuing musical theater opportunities in NYC with the dream of building a stage career that combines her love of singing and dancing.

PHILIP GABRIEL PEREZ (Cavalier) Born in Medellín, Colombia, raised in NYC. Attended ABT’s JKO School. Cast by Alexei Ratmansky as the Young Prince in ABT’s The Nutcracker, which he reprised for three years, performing in NYC and DC’s Kennedy Center. Continued his training at Boston Ballet School. Member of Nashville Ballet II and Colorado Ballet’s Studio Company, dancing in ballets by George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Antony Tudor, Michael Pink, and Derek Deane. Awarded second-place at Miami IBC 2019. Currently a member of Boulder Ballet, performing works by Christopher Wheeldon and Paul Taylor, and originating roles in new creations.

DANNYS GONZALEZ (Snow King) is a native of Cuba. He trained and graduated from the Cuban National Ballet School in Havana.

He began his professional career in the Cuban National Ballet and In 2009 became a soloist in Ballet de Cuba company. His classical repertoire includes major roles in Swan Lake, Coppélia, Don Quixote, La Bayadère, La Sylphide, Paquita, and The Nutcracker.

Gonzalez is also a teacher of classical ballet, and he has toured around the world with the show Ballet Revolución. After moving to New York Dannys trained at the Alvin Ailey School. He has guested with Westchester Ballet Company for many years.

EMMA MICHAUX (Sugarplum Fairy) Artist with Boulder Ballet.

Performed in ballets by Christopher Wheeldon, Amy Seiwart and Paul Taylor. Originated roles in works by Caili Quan, Amy Hall-Gardner, Sidra Bell, Gregory Dawson, Makino Hayashi, Viki Bromberg Psihoyos, Ben Needham-wood, and Claudia Anata Hubiak. Classical repertoire: Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Sugarplum Fairy and Clara from The Nutcracker, the Black Swan pas de deux, Princess Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, and the Diana and Acteon pas de deux. Performed with BalletNEXT, Zikr Dance Ensemble, and Thomas Dance Project. Awards: Denver Ballet Guild Young Dancers Competition and the Esther Geoffrey Scholarship Competition.

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PETRO PITULA (Hopak) was born in Stryj, Ukraine and is a senior at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. His dance journey began at the Barvinok School of Ukrainian Dance in South Bound Brook, NJ. In 2017, he joined the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and is currently one of the lead soloists in the company. Petro also dances with the Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and the Yunist Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, both in New York City.

He is an instructor at the School of the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, and he attends and teaches at the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance camps and workshops in the Catskills.

METHAWEE (PLU) SAYAMPOL (Mother Ginger) was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand and have been dancing and performing in NYC (and around the world) since 2009.

Classically trained at Aree School of Dance Arts and Point Studio (Thailand), Plu moved to NYC to pursue more training at Steps on Broadway where he is now a faculty member, teaching jazz dance and theater jazz dance classes. Plu has danced for Katy Perry on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, been featured on The View, Pantene’s commercial (worldwide) and recently was invited to be on the judging panel for the prestigious Miss Universe Thailand 2023 pageant.

ELISA TORO FRANKY (Snow Queen, Coffee from Arabia) is a professional dancer, teacher, choreographer, and bilingual voiceover artist based in New York City. Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Elisa trained with Cuban mentors and traveled twice to Cuba for international ballet intensives and competitions. She came to the U.S. in 2004 to train at the Miami City Ballet School. She later danced with the Washington Ballet Studio Company, the Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble, and the New Jersey Ballet.

Elisa currently performs with FJK Dance and Accent Dance NYC, as well as works as an instructor with the Misty Copeland Foundation. Elisa has guested with Westchester Ballet Company since 2016.

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MEET THE PARTY GUESTS

Jennifer Alexander Kyra Durham Matt Fried

Tom Gardiner Colin Gribbin Meredith Hertlein

Photos: Dominik von Jan

Joshua Hemmert Carole Mendelson Ed Muller

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PRODUCTION TEAM Artistic Directors................................. Beth Fritz-Logrea Associate Artistic Director.................. Nick Logrea Rehearsal Director................................ Sharyn Korey Company Manager.................................. Sabrina Lobner

Jean Logrea

Set Design............................................... Leo B. Meyer Dynamic Drape & Decor

Glenn Treubig

Lighting Design..................................... Brendon Boyd Costume Design...................................... Mary Beth Budd Beth Leib Pollack Kristin Costa Becky Rolenz Inger Foster Mary Schreiber Nancy McHugh Technical Dir. & Production Mgr... ..... Marianne Leblanc Set Execution......................................... Atlas Scenic Stage Management................................. Jane Treubig Wardrobe Mistress................................ Mary Beth Budd Wardrobe Lead....................................... Phuong Su Theatrical Coach................................... Joni Fritz

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President................................................ Amy Harte Vice President........................................ Margaret Yawman Treasurer................................................ Joann Daniel-Onativia Secretary................................................... Mariana Ljuljdjuraj Directors................................................ Nicole Boutmy de Katzmann Tamarah Bridgewater Steve Geiger Amy Henry Linda Jamison Ruthie Kalai

Frances Keane Renee Laverdiere Nick Logrea Jennifer Magee Michelina Trustman

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Governance............................................. Amy Henry Finance.................................................... Joann Daniel-Onativia Community Outreach ........................... Margaret Yawman Resource Development.......................... Mariana Ljuljdjuraj

PRODUCTION COMMITTEE CHAIRS Advertising & Special Messages............. Carla Cerulli and Gina Medina Cast Party............................................... Amy Henry Flowers................................................... Vielka Iaderosa Nutcracker Boutique................................ Isabel Rivera Playbill, Website, Social Media............. Amy Harte Volunteer Coordinator......................... Frances Keane Wardrobe................................................ Margaret Yawman

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SENIOR COMPANY

Elizabeth Henry Henry Hoffman

Eva Lagdamen Favio Lalvay

Photos: Rana Faure

Lily Rivera Elisa Schatz

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Ava Schmidt Cameron Virrill Right: Cameron Virrill and Henry Hoffman; Mechanical Dolls; 2022 Nutcracker at Lehman Center. Photo: Bill Prouty.

SENIOR CORYPHÉE

Jade Fuller Jane Gordner

Sofia Iaderosa Nadine Macaluso

Violet Miser Ava Morse

SENIOR COMPANY APPRENTICES

Elizabeth Cerulli Christopher Harrington Schiermbock

Sasha Johnsen Boyan Makar

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Jenna Simkins

Photo: Bill Prouty

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Alexandra Medina Amelia Mohler

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Above: Elizabeth Henry and Hailee Carter, Crystalline Flower soloists, 2022 Nutcracker at Lehman Center. Photo: Bill Prouty.

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Edith Brereton Michael Davis Eva Fajardo Mia Fajardo Alaina Franco Rebekah Gabovich

Isabella Graci Siena Gribbin Julia Grullon Ada Hemmert Annalise Hertlein Wyatt Hertlein Kazmirah Jamroz Abby Johnson Evaline Korenica Kaylee Logan Clara Macaluso Lucy Marano Alexia Mihalas Grace Milowitz Ava Miser Ava Mohler Keyla Morocho Scarlett Novich Sophia O'Leary Lila Onativia Elaina Orfino Amy Prashad Avery Reynolds Addison Ritter Gianni Marie Rivera Maya Rokuson Elica Schaffer Olivia Sileo Alanni Smith Arya Sullivan Adriana Trustman Natalie Woerner Photos: Rana Faure

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STUDENT DANCERS

Photo: Bill Prouty

Aika Abdubek Mia Alana Cecily Bell Lucy Branda Nova Buco Alice Chi

Esther Davis Estella Fortunato Hannah Gabovich Lianna Gribbin Payton Lofaro Juliette Lyandres-Sainsot Olive Madin

Elena Martinez Annalise Miller Teagan Murphy Hanni Qian Cameron Reynolds Isla Rock Sylvie Rock

Kushbu Samarthya-Howard Ruby Schlessel Skylar Sie Isabella TeBrake Melina Velez Photos: Rana Faure

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SPECIAL WISHES Abby J. We are so proud of the beautiful and graceful dancer that you have become! Enjoy your first time performing in the Nutcracker! Love Mom and Dad Dear Ada H., we are so proud of the hard work you put forth in preparation for your 2nd Nutcracker! Can't wait to see you up there with the Cadet! Well done our little clown! Love always, your family Addison R., Grammy and Poppy are so honored to watch you perform in the Nutcracker! Dance, dance, dance our precious ballerina! We love you!!

Addison R. excited to see you as a soldier and angel this year! You’ve worked hard and now it’s time to have fun and enjoy every performance!

We love you, Mom, Dad, & Audrey Dear Adriana T, Seeing you shine on stage makes my heart happy! I'm so proud of you! I love you!

Toi, toi, toi!!!!"

Alaina we are so proud of you and love you so much! ️Love, Mom, Dad, and Katie."

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Alexandra, we are so proud of you for your dedication, supporting your fellow company members and being a part of this year's Nutcracker! Always remember, you have the inner strength and passion to overcome any challenges.

Love, Mom & Dad Our dearest Alexia, Congratulations on performing in your 3rd Nutcracker! We love watching you dance! Love, mom, dad, Rafael and Vivian Beloved Alice C., our hearts overflow with pride for your debut in the Nutcracker! Cherish every magical moment, knowing our love for you knows no bounds. With all our love and admiration, Mom, Dad & Victor.

Amelia M., our beautiful dancer, your passion for dance, hard work, dedication and beautiful spirit shines through in every performance. We are very proud of you. We hope you always dance. Love, Ava, mom, dad, TT, grandpa, & grandma 34

Dear Annalise H., We have loved watching you glow up from an adorable Group Mouse to a stunning Soldier and a glorious Angel! Enjoy your 6th Nutcracker Toi, toi, toi! Love, Mom, Dad, & Wyatt H. Our sweet Annalise M., congratulations on your first Nutcracker! We love our little mouse and are so excited to watch you scurry across the stage!

We are proud of you and love you so much! Love, Mama, Daddy, and Teddy Our dearest Aria F., We are excited to watch you perform your first Nutcracker season on pointe!

Your hard work and dedication is incredible! We couldn’t be more proud of you. Keep shining bright! We love you, Appa and Mommy Dear Aria F., I'm so proud of your commitment and dedication. Thank you for always showing your beautiful talent and charisma on the stage.

Keep up the great work, remember to always do your best and forget the rest. Love you!- Smily Sanchez Dearest Aria F., your love, dedication and commitment to dancing is captivating. It is a bright light that shines within you. We are looking forward to seeing your fire burn bright always.

Blessings & love, Titi Mercedes, Gabi & Maya To our shining stars, Aria F. & Estella F., congratulations on your performance! We are so proud of your dedication & hard work that has made you the truly amazing dancers that you are today. Love, Uncle Bobby, Auntie Lauren, Brynn Very Best Wishes and Congratulations to Aria F. and Estella F. for a Magical Nutcracker Season!

Nanny and Papa are so proud of all of your hard work and dedication!

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SPECIAL WISHES Dear Ava Miser - You are about to add another ""A"" to your accomplishments: Adorable, adventurous, athletic, and now ""angelic"". Aba and Poppy love you with all our heart and support you in any endeavor you choose.

Ava Mohler, our beautiful little ballerina, we love watching your passion for dance come to life on stage. We are very proud of you. We hope you always dance. Love, Amelia, mom, dad, TT, grandma & grandpa Dear Ava Morse, congratulations on your senior year! we are so proud of you! we love to watch you perform! enjoy every minute & have fun! love mom, dad, zoe & nina Ava S - Your dedication and passion for dance shows through your smile as it lights up the whole stage. You shine with the qualities of an inspirational, independent and fearless young woman. Love, Dad, Gaby, Grandma and Family.

Dear Ava S., Ava M., Ellie H., Eva L., Henry H., It's been a pleasure watching you grow up and become such accomplished dancers. You 5 are an awesome group of graduating seniors. You will be missed. Please always stay in touch!--Best, Amy Harte We are so proud of you two! Avery R. and Cameron R. Avery, congratulations on being a page and a clown in your third Nutcracker! Cameron we cannot wait to see you as a mouse in your first Nutcracker! Love, Dad, Mom and Quinn

Dear Boyan M., We are very proud of all your accomplishments! You are an excellent, talented dancer! We love you dearly! Mama, Tato, Oriana & Ruslana #standwithukraine Caiden G., we are so proud of your perseverance, commitment, passion and hard work in all you do!

We love watching you every year as you grow in your roles. Enjoy every moment! Love, Mom & Dad Dear Cameron, Congratulations on your 11th Nutcracker! You are a beautiful dancer and we always love watching you perform. Wishing you and all your cast mates a wonderful Nutcracker season.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Q Thank you Carla C. and Gina M. for all your help with ad sales and Playbill messages this year.

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Cecily B. - Congratulations on performing in your first Nutcracker. We are so proud of you! Love Grandmother and PePaw Cecily B., we are so proud of you and your first Nutcracker! The cats were especially interested when they heard you were solo mouse. We love you!

Grandma, Aunt Alison, Violet, Annabell and Milty Congratulations on your first , Cecily B.!! We're so proud of you!!! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Errol, and Norman Dearest Clara M., Congratulations on dancing in your second Nutcracker! We are so proud of you and love you very much! With love, Mommy, Daddy and Enza.

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Left: Lily Rivera and Jean Logrea, 2022 Nutcracker at Lehman Center. Photo: Bill Prouty.

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SPECIAL WISHES Congratulations, General Dominik! It's magic getting in the holiday spirit with you and all the Westchester Ballet Company dancers enjoying the party scene. We are so proud of you as a dancer and an official WBC Nutcracker photographer!

Love, us Dear Edith, We love watching you twirl around on stage. Have so much fun! Love, Mummy, Daddy, Albert and Beatrice Elaina O., Congratulations to you, all of the party guests, and the entire 2023 cast! Thank you for making the holidays so special with your beautiful Nutcracker performances! Love you!!!

K,P,M,K,K,J,R,L,R,P,B&C To My Beautiful "Party Girl", Elaina O., Congratulations on your 4th Nutcracker! I am so incredibly proud of you for all of your hard work! I love you so much! Have fun! Love, Mom

Dear Ellie, congratulations on your 11th, and final, Nutcracker season! We are so proud of the dancer you have become always with grace and determination. Love, Mom & Dad xoxo To our Estella Bella F., a BIG congratulations to you on your 2nd Nutcracker season. You have come so far and worked very hard this year. We are so proud of you! We love you, Super Appa and Mommy Dear Estella F., I'm so proud of your commitment and dedication. Thank you for always showing your beautiful talent and charisma on the stage. Keep up the great work, remember to always do your best and forget the rest. Love you!-Smily Sanchez Dearest Estella F., you are on your way to great heights. Your energy and vibrancy is inspiring to see. We can't wait to see your zest for life on stage.

Blessings & love, Titi Mercedes, Gabi & Maya

Dear Elena, we are so proud of you! You were born to be a star! Mommy and Daddy love you very much!

To Esther D., Congratulations on another successful Nutcracker performance! We are so proud of your commitment and talent. Love, Nanny, Bocky, Aunt Kat, Aunt Meg, and Gage

Dearest Elisa S., Your unwavering dedication to ballet, and love of dance, has been a joy to watch these past 11 years. It is always thrilling to see you dance as it is a beautiful sight. Love Lulu and Steve

Dear Esther D., Congratulation on your 2nd Nutcracker. We are so proud of our sweetest little mouse. Enjoy every minute of it! We love you!!

Mom, Dad and MJ

Elisa S., we're so proud of how you continue to love and dedicate yourself to dance. This journey has been a lot of fun and very rewarding, and we look forward to more! Love, mom and dad.

To Eva F. and Mia F., we are so proud of the beautiful dancers you have become and can't wait to see you shine on stage. Love, Mommy and Papi

Congratulations Elizabeth C. you made it to Snow! We love seeing you do what you love and creating magic on stage. Enjoy being a Flower and Russian one more time! We're so proud of you!

Love, Mama, Dada, Antonio & Penny

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Eva Lagdamen, Last !!…You pushed through the aches/pain/tiredness to power on and perform with the artistry and beauty which very much reflects your inner person. We are so proud of all your performances! Love Elani & Your Parental Units

Minha querida Elizabeth C. este é o teu 6º Nutcracker e o meu coração está tão orgulhoso da tua dedicação à etsa paixão pelo o balé. Adoro ver o teu lindo sorriso no palco. Parabéns! Com amor e carinho Avó & Pearl

Gianni-To Our Gigi Baby, The sparkle you bring to the stage is beautiful. Congratulations on your 2nd Nutcracker. You make us proud! We hope you enjoy every minute on stage. We love you! Mom, Dad, BJ & the whole family!

Dear Elizabeth C., you've grown from our baby ballerina into a beautiful, poised young dancer. We are so proud of your graceful ways, both in dance and in life. Love, Grandma, Aunt Chris & Uncle Joe.

Dear Hanni Q., congratulations on your first Nutcracker and we are so proud of you, Mom and Dad and Lefei.

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SPECIAL WISHES Henry H! Look how far you've come! We could not be more proud of what you have accomplished and are excited to see what comes next.

Congratulations on an exceptional 10 years with WBC. Love, The Fam. Isabella G.-Congratulations on your first Nutcracker! We are so proud of you and the hard work you’ve put into your performance! We love you very much! Mom, Dad and Benji Isabella G.-Munchkin - We are so very proud of you my little star! Congratulations on your wonderful performances! We love you very much!

Tika and Tyler Dear Hannah! It gives us so much joy to see you being happy and having so much fun performing in the Nutcracker second year in row! With love, mama and papa Dearest Isabella T. Grace Yuna, Congratulations on your hard work in your Nutcracker debut! Always remember your first performance as a Mouse! We are so proud of you! Keep trying your best! Love, Daddy, Mommy, and Willa Dear Jade F., We are so proud of the incredible human you are. You light up the stage with your beauty and grace. Congratulations on another Nutcracker!! Can’t wait to see the show! Love, Dad, Mom, and Luke

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Dear Jade F., You are a beautiful young lady and excellent dancer. We love you so much and can’t wait to see you again. Love, Grandma and Grandpa.

Jenna S. We are so proud of the work and dedication you put into this your 5th nutcracker!

Toi toi toi! Love Mom, Dad and Carter Dear Jenna S., What a wonderful performance!

You've become quite the ballerina! Thank you for inspiring your cousin! We love you lots! - Uncle Martin, Aunt Annie, Isabella, and Willa We are very proud of you for being working so hard all past weeks.

Julia G. you have become a great dancer and we love seeing you perform on stage again. Love you so much, Mama Gre and Papa Nelson.

Hi Julia G., we feel so happy that you are doing The Nutcraker this year too. You are the best cousin in the Universe. Enjoy the magical time on stage. With love from Anabelle, Arianita, Christian Daniel, Dealan, Gabriella and Nicole.

Julia G., We are so proud of you. We love watching you work hard at something you love so much. It makes us happy seeing you pursue your dreams with joy. We love you, Mom and Dad. Julia G., Congratulations on another great show.

I'm so excited for your role in The Nutcracker. You are a blessing and bring joy and laughter all around you. Congrats on all your efforts and hard work.

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SPECIAL WISHES Dear Juliette L.S., we love you so much and cannot wait to see your beautiful performance!

Congratulations on your second Nutcracker! Love, mom, dad, Remy, grandma, and Coco.

Dear Kazzy J. As you continue to reach the stars we are so proud of everything you have accomplished. Enjoy every minute of it! We love you!! Grandma, Pop Pop, and the whole family!

Kaylee L. we are so proud of you...keep dancing towards your dreams! You are never too old to believe in the Magic of Christmas! ~ Love, Mom and Dad

Lianna, we are so proud of you! You are a strong little mouse who has been committed to every rehearsal. We are so excited to see you on stage this year with your family! Love, Mommy & Daddy xoxoxo

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Kazi, Congratulations on getting the opportunity to perform in this classic holiday ballet. Wish we there to see you. Break a leg!! Cousin, Andrea, Noelle, Kiki & Joseph. Xo Kazzy - first one and more magic to come!

Love, Mom

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To our talented star, Lila O., may your performance shine as brightly as your spirit.

Break a leg and dazzle the stage with your incredible talent! With love and pride, Uncle Warren and Aunt Tabitha

SPECIAL WISHES Lila O., Congratulations on doing another year of the Nutcracker! We are so proud of you and we Love you very much! Have fun and always remember these times! Love, Heather, Bjorn, and Isis Our dearest, Lila O., Congratulations on your 4th Nutcracker. We always enjoy your clown scene and can't wait to see you shine as a Party Child. We are so proud of you! Mom Dad & Naomi

Lily, We love you so much and are so proud to watch you shine year after year. Keep reaching for the stars! Love, Titi Michelle & Tio Ralph Dearest niece Lily R., you always show grace and beauty within our family and as a dancer. Have fun and congrats on your winter performances. We love you with all our hearts, Titi Ady & Tio Rick

So proud of you, Lila O.! Congratulations on another great performance! Sending you love from the West Coast! xo, Tristan, Aunt Gina & Uncle Alex

Lily R., you make us so proud. Congratulations on your 9th Nutcracker!! Playing the role of Clara for the 2nd time and now Clara as Dew Drop Amazing!!! Keep reaching for the stars!! We love you, Mom Dad & Christian

Congratulations Lila O. on being the clown & the party girl in this year's production. We are very proud of you. You have come a long way since you were a mouse three years ago! Love Grandma Sixta & Pop Pop

Our sweet granddaughter, Lily R.. We love watching you dance!!! Thank you for bringing this holiday joy to us every year, in the theater, in our living room, in our kitchen - always keep dancing!!!

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SPECIAL WISHES Dear Logrea Family, Thank you for your vision and guidance through so many years. It is a privilege to be part of this magical production, and joy to be part of the WBC family. With gratitude, the Fuller Family

Dear Maya R: We are so proud of you! All our love Grandma and Grandpa

Our Lucy B, Congratulations on your 1st Nutcracker! You make us so proud and your passion for dance shines through where ever you go.

We love you so very much. Love, Daddy, Mama, Jack & Bodhi

She does it again! A big thank you to Melissa Buco, grandmother of one of our precious clowns, Nova Buco. Melissa recreated the pants for our Arabian soloist this year...on top of making an additional dress in the Party scene in 2022! Thank you Melissa for sharing your glorious sewing talents!

Mi linda Mariajose G., Felicidades por tu dedicación y esfuerzo, por el trabajo duro que haz hecho. Siempre logras lo que te propones. Estamos muy orgullosos de la hermosa bailarina que te haz convertido, te amamos mamá, papá y Aaron.

Margaret Y. and Mariana L. -- Thank you for your commitment to keeping this all going for and for your friendship. Love--AEH Maya R. -- Congratulations on your 1st Nutcracker!

We are so proud of you and we love you so very much! Love Mommy, Daddy, Aaron and Cai! To Maya R., congratulations on your first Nutcracker! Enjoy every minute! We are so proud of you! Love, from Nana and Papa Maya R., I hope you enjoy your first Nutcracker.

I'm so glad that you're doing it with me! Toi toi toi!

Love, Lila

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Maya R: Congratulations! We love you - Tanta, Uncle Adam and Jack

Dear Meredith H., Congratulations on your debut performance in the WBC Nutcracker! We all love you very much. Toi, toi, toi! Love, Wes, Annalise, & Wyatt Meredith, Annalise, and Wyatt: Christmas time is here again, and a favorite way to celebrate is to see you all in a production of the Nutcracker. So proud to watch all of you have such fun. Love MomGrandma and Pala Dear, Mia A. Congratulations on your first Nutcracker. You make us so proud and I can’t wait to see what great things are in store for you in the future. Enjoy this new experience. Love you!!

Mommy, Mama & Papa

SPECIAL WISHES Dear MJ D., our cutest little party boy! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. Watching you dance bring us so much joy! Congratulation on your third Nutcracker! Love, Mom, Dad and Esther

Nadine M., Your dedication and hard work has amazed us! We are so blessed to have you as a daughter! You make us so proud in everything you do! Love mom & dad

To MJ D, congratulations with your continued success with The Nutcracker! We are so proud of your dedication and growth with ballet! Love, Nanny, Bocky, Aunt Kat, Aunt Meg, and Gage

Congratulations, Natalie W.! We are so proud of your hard work as a Party Child. Enjoy the magic of the holiday season on stage and off! We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Olivia, and Ethan

Nadine M., We are so very proud of you and all your accomplishments! You are a talented star.

Keep shining! Love you!! Love Sandra, Ranel and the boys

To our Super Nova, we are so proud of your hard work and dedication! Hold on tight to the Mouse King! You shine on stage doing what you love! Love Mama, Dada, Aurora, Moo Moo & Cookie

Nadine M., Your talent is truly inspiring! You make ballet look effortless and graceful! Congratulations on your exceptional performance! So proud of your dedication and hard work! Love Luci

Olive M., Congratulations on your first Nutcracker!

We are so proud of your hard work and dedication.

We love watching you light up when you dance.

With all our love, your whole family.

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SPECIAL WISHES Olivia S., It's incredibly delightful to watch you pursue your passion for ballet and accomplish your dreams. Congratulations on your first Nutcracker performance. We are immensely proud of you. Love always, Mom, Dad, Lucas and Elyse

Dear Skylar S., Congratulations on your first Nutcracker performance. We are all so proud of you. Have an amazing show and we will be enjoying every minute of your performance. Love, Mommy, Daddy, Ethan and Bao Bao.

Dear Rebekah G.! We love to see how much you are enjoying to be a part of the Nutcracker performance second year in a row! We are incredibly proud of you! With Love, mama and papa

Skylar S., Congratulations on a wonderful 1st Nutcracker show. We are so excited and happy for you. Love from Grandpa Stephen, Grandma Regina and Uncle Xavier

Dear Sabrina L., You are an angel sent from Heaven. Thank you for joining our team!

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Congratulations, Skylar S. We are so very proud of you. Have an amazing show. Love from HK grandpa and grandma

Dear Sasha J., Congratulations on your first Nutcracker performance! We are so proud of you!

Your hard work and perseverance have paid off.

Enjoy every minute! We love you so much! – Mom, Dad, and Darrien.

Congratulations Skylar S., We are so proud of you.

Have an amazing show and looking forward to the next one. Auntie Jen, Teresa & Bertina / Uncle Mike & Ben / Lexi and Bella, Oliver and Sebatian.

Dearest Scarlett N.- it's such a joy watching you perform! Congratulations on your 3rd Nutcracker!!

We are so proud of you and we all love you so much!

Mommy, Daddy and Eli Siena, we are so proud of you and your commitment to work hard and focus. We love your passion and how you shine on stage. Enjoy every moment! Love, Mom & Dad xoxoxo

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SPECIAL WISHES To our Sofia I., we can't wait to see you shine on that stage. Your dedication and passion inspires us all. We are so proud of you and love you beyond words. Toi, Toi, Toi! Mamma, Papà, Ben & Suzie

Dear Violet M.- Aba & Poppy are so proud of you.

You have blossomed into a skillful and talented ballerina. We forward to seeing you dance as Snow, Russian and the Flower solo. All our love to you.

To our beautiful granddaughter Sofia I., who fills us with pride. You are a beautiful dancer and light up any stage you step on. We hope all your dreams come true. We love you! Nana & Tata

To All the Wonderful WBC Dancers, It is a pleasure to watch you grow and blossom into the gorgeous performers you are. Always be kind, help each other out, and never ever eat in your costumes. Love, Ms. Phuong.

Sophia O., when you dance, the world is your stage. We love you with all our heart and you are our beautiful butterfly keep flying as high as you do.

Teagan- We are so proud of our little mouse! Keep smiling and reach for the stars Love you, Gaga JJ Uncle Sean Aunt Judy Mary Eileen and Jack

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Teagan-You are much more than a mouse! You go, girl! Love Rafe & Laura Teagan- What a magical experience this has been!

We could not be more proud of you. Keep following your dreams and dance on! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Kenley & Locklyn Violet M., Your grace, strength, & presence, are so amazing to witness. It's a privilege to watch you follow your heart and shine as bright as you do, especially when you take the stage. You are unstoppable, never forget that my love.

Westchester Ballet Company DancersAnother amazing performance! It's been beautiful to watch you all grow and develop as wonderful dancers! Thank you for all the joy you bring to us all!

Toi, toi, toi Love, The Simkins Family Dear Wyatt H., Congratulations on your 4th Nutcracker! You bring a smile to our faces every day, and as a Little Jester, you warm our hearts!

Toi, toi, toi! Love, Mom, Dad, and Annalise H. Dear Zev-You make us so proud. Your dancing isan absolute joy to watch. Here's to another Fritz in the family! Enjoy yourself out there. Love, Mom and Dad

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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS Westchester Ballet Company wishes to express our deepest gratitude to the individuals and businesses whose contributions support the Company's dancers, ticket affordability, and community outreach programs.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS CONTRIBUTORS $500 - $999 Amelia Banino Anthony Melillo Katherine von Jan Maeck Fowler Kristina Lindbergh Anne Marie and John O'Halloran Ruthie Kalai, LCSW Wendy Venegas-Smith CONTRIBUTORS $100 - $499 Ana-Marie Aney Roberta Bosanko Bo Bosanko-Cera Nicole Boutmy de Katzmann Bonnie Bradley Laura Brereton Catharine Bruening Ana Cabreira Hector Calderon

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May 17 & 18, 2024

Special performances for school groups and the general public.

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ABOUT WESTCHESTER BALLET COMPANY Westchester Ballet Company is busy throughout the year, active in the schools and the local community, promoting events and educational opportunities for diverse audiences. We invite you to scan the QR codes with your smartphone to learn more about our mission, dancers, upcoming performances, and ongoing community outreach programs.

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Check out the Nutcracker Boutique The Nutcracker boutique is open in the lobby during all performances. You’ll find delightful holiday-themed gifts and Westchester Ballet Company merchandise, as well as fresh flower bouquets. Your purchase will help to support our community outreach programs and financial assistance to young dancers.

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WESTCHESTER BALLET COMPANY! Auditions are open to all dancers, ages 6 - 18, no matter where they live or receive their ballet instruction, as long as they meet the training requirements associated with the rank in which they are placed in the Company. The next round of Company auditions for the 2024-25 season and the casting of the 2024 Nutcracker will be held on September 21 & 22, 2024.

Visit WestchesterBallet.org for details.

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