presented by
ENGAGE DANCE THEATRE and RAUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
@ RAUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
DECEMBER 17 & 18, 2022
Join Clara at her annual Christmas Eve party at the Staulbaum house enjoying a night full of celebration, dancing, and magic! As the party comes to a close Clara sneaks downstairs to find her precious new Nutcracker doll and falls asleep dreaming of her wonderful evening. Clara, startled awake by a group of mischievous mice, takes on an exciting journey with Drosselmeyer and her precious Nutcracker.
Battling a life-size mouse Queen, slipping & sliding with snowmen & dazzling Snow Queen, and then flying off on an enchanted crystal sleigh to meet the Queen of the Angels, Clara visits the Land of Sweets in an adventure not to be missed this holiday season!
The Nutcracker is co-produced by Engage Dance Academy and Raue Center For The Arts.
This event is sponsored by
ENGAGE DANCE THEATRE’S
THE NUTCRACKER
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS & OWNERS
Courtney & Marc Petrocci
FACULTY
Kimberly Banner, Jessica Bergmann, Amanda Gee, Alyssa Guzman, Josie Kavan*, Charlee Morris, Elijah Richardson, Kiera Soliz*, Erica Zafiriou
*dancer with EDT
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Michelle Baumgart, Marcy Chevalier, Tricia McCann,
Charlee Morris, Samantha Webb*
*dancer with EDT
WARDROBE
Michelle Baumgart
SEAMSTRESSES
Sara Hutchinson & Teri Vanlandingham
PROPS
Alyson and Kendall Kramer
A SPECIAL THANKS…
The Raue Center for the Arts personal & production staff for their tremendous partnership, our Engage staff, family volunteers & dancers whose continued above and-beyond energy and commitment to this organization create all of the magic you are about to witness.
ENGAGE DANCE ACADEMY
Engage Dance Academy is a triple-track dance studio, offering classes for ages 18 months-adult. Our three tracks include our pre-professional Engage Dance Theatre, ages 5-19 years, for the more serious dancer; our Competition Crew, ages 8-19 years, for dancers looking to compete regionally; and our Open Division, ages 18 months-adult, for
the recreational dancer looking for weekly classes to introduce or continue one’s love of dance with a recital performance in June.
NUTCRACKER SYNOPSIS
We start our story on the eve of the Staulbaum Christmas party. Godfather Drosselmeyer is busy making last-minute adjustments on gifts for the party. He takes extra care to put the finishing touches on a special gift he has made for his cherished young niece, Clara.
As we enter the Staulbaum house, Clara is there with all her friends, enjoying a night full of dancing and delicious treats! Drosselmeyer arrives with his nephew, bringing a little magic and a special gift for Clara, a beautiful handmade Nutcracker doll! After all the guests have left, Clara sneaks downstairs to find her precious Nutcracker and falls asleep dreaming of their special party. She is awoken from her sleep and led on an exciting journey with Drosselmeyer and her precious Nutcracker, battling a life-size mouse Queen, slipping & sliding with real-life Icicles, meeting a dazzling Snow Queen, then flying off on an enchanted crystal sleigh to meet the Queen of the Angels and her herald of Angels at the gates of the Land of Sweets. Spanish Chocolate, Arabian Coffee, Chinese Tea, Russian Taffy, Marzipan Candy, Merry & her sweet Mini Mints, Dew Drop with her carousel of flowers, and the elegant Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier all dance for Clara and Drosselmeyer. At the end of all the dancing, Clara is back in her living room sleeping with her precious Nutcracker Doll. Drosselmeyer says his goodnight and reminds us that magic is all around, all we have to do is believe…
We know that this time of year is busy for many of you, and we “Thank You” for choosing to spend this time with us during your holiday season!
COURTNEY PETROCCI – Co-Owner/Artistic Director for Engage Dance Academy Ms. Petrocci, herself a native of Crystal Lake, is a happily spoiled wife to co-Owner/Artistic Director for Engage Dance Academy, Marc Petrocci, and a devoted mother of 2 incredible kiddos, one spoiled dog and an overly pampered cat.
She performed for more than 10 years with the Milwaukee Ballet, where she was featured in many roles including Clara and the Snow Queen from Michael Pink’s The Nutcracker and Tiger Lily in Michael Pink’s world premiere production of Peter Pan, broadcasted nationally in 2014 on PBS. She has been privileged to be featured in works choreographed by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins’, Vincente Nebrada, Marius Petipa, Alejandro Cerrudo and Trey McIntrye. She has had the unique pleasure to have original pieces choreographed on her by Nelly Van Bommel, Mauro de Candia, Val Caniparoli, Maurice Causey, Simone Ferro, Mark Godden, James Gregg, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Matthew Neenan, Timothy O’Donnell, and Lila York. Having worked with this very talented and diverse group of some of the world’s most prominent choreographers, Ms. Petrocci brings a very diverse and refined level of performance knowledge in both classical ballet and contemporary genres. Ms. Petrocci retired from Milwaukee Ballet in September 2015 after the birth of her and Marc Petrocci’s first child.
Ms. Petrocci has both her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Arizona and her Master of Fine Arts in Dance from UWM Milwaukee. During her time dancing at Milwaukee Ballet, she was a co-founder and the former Vice President of the Milwaukee Dancers Fund, a 501c3 non-profit whose mission is to financially aid Milwaukee Ballet Company dancers in their eventual career transition.
Ms. Petrocci is an officially licensed teacher of the world-renowned Progressing Ballet Technique, which only continues to aid in her teaching of the classical technique. With the Petrocci’s’ strong belief that everyone should have the opportunity to dance, this past summer Ms. Petrocci (along with Engage staff member, Ms. Amanda Gee) completed a certification process for teaching adaptive dance through the Boston Ballet. This program specializes in the teaching of dance classes to students with Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and inclusive dance classes with students ranging in all abilities and needs. She looks forward to opening this new branch of dance classes at Engage Dance Academy in 2023.
Ms. Petrocci is beyond proud of all the students at Engage Dance Academy and loves her job as Owner/Artistic Director because there is something truly magical in watching young dancers and students learn and grow each day.
MARC PETROCCI – Co-Owner/Artistic Director for Engage Dance Academy
Mr. Petrocci, originally from Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, is a tremendously lucky husband to co-Owner/Artistic Director of Engage Dance Academy, Courtney Petrocci, a daddy climbing gym for two beautiful kiddos, and nationally acclaimed ballet artist and teacher.
Mr. Petrocci spent 13 years with the Milwaukee Ballet, including 10 years as one of the Leading Artists of the company, under Artistic Director Michael Pink. His favorite performance roles include Bugle Boy in Company B, Mercutio in Michael Pink’s Romeo & Juliet, and Puck in Bruce Wells’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In addition to these roles listed, Petrocci had the distinct privileged to have had the role of Peter Pan created on him by Michael Pink for its world premiere in 2010, which he then had the pleasure of reprising in 2012 and broadcast nationally on PBS. He has also been featured in works by Val Caniparoli, Maurice Causey, Alejandro Cerrudo, Brock Clawson, Mark Godden, Matthew Neenan, Lila York, John Utans, Trey McIntyre, and many others. In 2005, Petrocci had the pleasure of dancing with the Trey McIntyre Project’s inaugural season, performing at the Vail International Dance Festival, the Aspen Dance Festival, and Jacob’s Pillow, and he was featured in the world premiere of Trey McIntyre’s ballet Hymn at the 13th annual Fire Island Dance Festival in 2007. This diverse repertory and range of performance media serve to shape Mr. Petrocci’s approach to choreography and the inclusive approach to dance styles offered at Engage. Mr. Petrocci is a strong proponent of lifelong learning and pushing himself and others to stretch themselves in multiple facets of life. Following this philosophy, Mr. Petrocci has earned a BA in Economics with a Minor in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He later became a certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, as well as a licensed teacher of the world renowned Progressing Ballet Technique.
As an accomplished teacher, Mr. Petrocci draws on a combination of foundational dance training from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, in conjunction with his education, and a diverse group of choreographers, repetiteurs, and Master Teachers he has been exposed to over his career. These serve as the foundation for his teaching, bringing the breadth of his experience and interests to every class he teaches. This includes bringing former colleagues and current dancers from the Milwaukee Ballet down to partner with the students of Engage Dance Theatre for bi-weekly pas de deux classes, giving the dancers a leading edge in their comprehensive technical training.
Echoing his wife’s sentiments, Mr. Petrocci is beyond proud of all of the students at Engage Dance Academy and loves his job as Owner/Artistic Director, because there is something truly magical about watching young dancers and students learn and grow each day.
JANEL MEINDERSEE (Sugar Plum Fairy) – professional guest artist
Beginning her career at Oregon Ballet Theatre, Janel Meindersee went on to dance with Nevada Ballet Theatre before joining the Milwaukee Ballet in 2011. Under the direction of Michael Pink, Meindersee performed classical, contemporary, and world premiere works by both local and international choreographers. She also performed featured roles including the Snow Queen in The Nutcracker, the Queen of the Dryads in Don Quixote, and the Spanish Princess in Swan Lake. After 7 seasons in Milwaukee, Meindersee moved to Madison in 2018 to pursue her degree full-time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While pursuing her education, Meindersee has continued to perform leading roles as a guest artist with various companies and choreographers. She completed her master’s degree in December 2022.
JACOB BROOKS (Sugar Plum Cavalier) – professional guest artist
A Chicago native, Ashley began his dance training at the Chicago Academy for the Arts. He studied at Columbia College Chicago’s modern dance program, later becoming a second company member for Gus Giordano Dance and an apprentice with Luna Negra Dance Theater. Ashley also attended Ballet Chicago under the tutelage of Daniel Duel and Patricia Blair. Ashley has danced with such companies as the West Indian Folk Dance Company, Momenta, Ballet Chicago, Chicago Festival Ballet, Dallas Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Les Ballet Grandiva, Madison Ballet, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, San Diego Opera. Ashley is now the School Director of Madison Ballet.
ELIJAH RICHARDSON (Arabian) – EDT Jazz teacher & professional guest artist
Elijah Richardson, originally from San Jose, California, is a Filipino-American dancer, choreographer, and educator based in Chicago. He began dancing at age 12 while also training in musical theatre and figure skating. He went on to earn his BFA in Dance Performance from Chapman University in 2018. Supplemental intensive training includes San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Zion Dance Project. Upon graduation, Elijah joined DanceWorks Chicago for three seasons, performing and teaching nationally and internationally. Elijah has gone on to appear as a guest artist with Anaheim Ballet, The Cambrians, Symbiosis Arts, and most recently, Collage Dance Collective, in a historical restaging of George Balanchine’s “Prodigal Son.” He has originated featured roles in works by Charissa Lee Barton, Ron De Jesus, Joshua Manculich, Stephanie Martinez, Wade Schaaf, and Ido Tadmor. The additional repertory includes works by Dwight Rhoden, Ohad Naharin, Shannon Alvis, Bobbi Jene Smith, Sean Greene, and Christian Spück. Elijah’s choreography has also been presented at Loyola University Chicago, Evanston Dance Ensemble, Trifecta Dance Festival, four times at Mobile Dance Film Festival, Iowa International ScreenDance Festival, and Second City Church Dance Ministry.
He frequently teaches master classes throughout the Chicagoland area and occasionally serves as a national competition adjudicator. He currently is in his second season as a guest artist with South Chicago Dance Theatre. Elijah gives all the Glory to God and is grateful to be onstage with his Engage students!
ENGAGE DANCE THEATRE DANCERS
COMPANY DANCERS
Sydney Derbas, Erin McCann, Samantha Webb, Kiera Soliz
Not pictured: Josie Kavan
TRAINEE DANCERS
Gianna Junge, Kate Gossman, Ella Beers
Not pictured: Alexandra Georgiou
LEVEL 5
Top row: Greysen Hutchinson, Darcie Emmert, Nia Harris, Lauren Revnew, Ashley Seidel
Middle row: Addison Vanlandingham, Rebekah Patronik, Madeline Woodin, Brielle Baumgart, Adelaide Leitzen
Bottom row: Braelyn Berg, Olivia Georgy, Zofia Knezevic, Dahlia Lopez
Not pictured: Kayla Quiroz, Stella Blackney, Emmaline Georgiou
LEVEL 4
Top row: Sheelin Steiner, Kathryn Golonka, Lucia DeMarco, Natalie Kraft
Middle row: Arthur Bodam, Tayven Malooley, Lexi Seidel, Jessica Moore, Haydee Medari
Bottom row: Alexandra Zaucha, Aubrey Campbell, Lillian Nowakowski, Madison Shuman, Sophea Stark
LEVEL 3
Top row: Florence DeMarco, Kate Lopresti, Madilyn Dickman, Charlotte Buckler, Isabelle Kupa, Eleanor Bodam, Hannah Kosiba
Bottom row: Morgan Pondel, Stella Lopresti, Jordyn Stella Petrocci, Mila Reibel, Savanna Winkelman, Gabriella Barbieri
Not pictured: Lucas Georgiou, Aria Huege, Anna Maguire
LEVEL 2
Top row: Braden Ferrera, Camyrn Cleland, Maddie Hernandez, Victoria Anderson
Bottom row: Sophia Markel, Elsie Woosley, Brynn Watson, Gianna Ferrera
Not pictured: Cora Ims, Ruby Plott
LEVEL 1
Top row: Elle Horrigan, Elliot Jones, Mila Martin, Bronwyn Steiner, Haley Seidel, Cecillia Ear
Bottom row: Ashlynn Flannigan, Maddie Lackey, Paz Medari, Adalee Kratenstein, Blair Pondel
OPEN DIVISION
Alexandra Anderson, Everly Backe, Jack Backe, Rachel Blair, Olive Beck, Cecilia Carlson, Wendy Carter, Georgia Dodaro, Milo Ear, Olivia Eberly, Adeline Eder, Levi Emmert, Harper Esch, Annie Rose Escobar, Conor Escutia, Morrighan Escutia, Charlotte Foster, Skylar Franken, Evangeline Georgiou, Isla Goodrich, Vivienne Horrigan, Kylie Imhoff, Auden Jones, Emily Lawler, Bradley Leitzen, Monica Lounsberry, Millie Magro, Maeve O’Dea, Molly O’Dea, Gianna Palmieri, Julissa Puquirre, Addison Rivera, Alyssa Rivera, Emilia Swat, Charlotte Tanael, Lucia Valladares, Kinley Watson, Leilana Watson, Frankie Woodin
PARTY PARENTS
Matt Backe, Brittany Dowell, Kristin Georgy, Steve Georgy,
Chris Golonka, Ian Hutchinson, Brittany Steiner, Allison Woodin
HOT CHOCOLATE CAST – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1:00 PM
| ACT 1 | |
| Clara | Brielle Baumgart |
| Fritz | Haydee Medari |
| Frau Drosselmeyer | Marc Petrocci |
| Nephew/Nutcracker | Greysen Hutchinson |
| Mrs. Staulbaum | Kristin Georgy |
| Mr. Staulbaum | Steve Georgy |
| Party Parents | Matt Backe, Brittany Dowell, Chris Golonka, Ian Hutchinson, Brittany Steiner, Allison Woodin |
| Maids | Ashley Seidel, Addison Vanlandingham |
| Nanny | Lauren Revnew |
| Clara’s Best Friend | Braelyn Berg |
| Party Girls | Natalie Kraft, Emily Lawler, Jessica Moore, Sophea Stark |
| Party Boys | Arthur Bodam, Braden Ferrera, Lucas Georgiou |
| Party Teens | Stella Blackney, Emmaline Georgiou |
| Columbine Doll | Ella Beers |
| Harlequin Doll | Nia Harris |
| Polichinelles | Eleanor Bodam, Florence DeMarco, Aria Huege, Kate Lopresti, Morgan Pondel |
| Mouse Queen | Kate Gossman |
| Lead Mouse | Kayla Quiroz |
| Sargent Mice | Arthur Bodam, Aubrey Campbell, Alexandra Zaucha |
| Mice | Victoria Anderson, Isla Goodrich, Maddie Hernandez, Cora Ims, |
| Lead Soldier | Darcie Emmert |
| Soldiers | Alexandra Anderson, Jack Backe, Gabriella Barbieri, Madilyn Dickman, Lucas Georgiou, Hannah Kosiba, Isabelle Kupa, Anna Maguire, Savanna Winkelman |
| Penguins | Georgia Dodaro, Olivia Eberly, Charlotte Foster, Emilia Swat |
| Snow Queen | Erin McCann |
| Snowflakes | Ella Beers, Sydney Derbas, Alexandra Georgiou, Olivia Georgy, Gianna Junge, Josie Kavan, Rebekah Patronik, Kiera Soliz, Samantha Webb, Madeline Woodin |
| Icicles | Emmaline Georgiou, Zofia Knezevic, Adelaide Leitzen, Dahlia Lopez |
| Snowmen | Adeline Eder, Skylar Franken, Leilana Watson |
| Reindeer | Everly Backe, Cecilia Carlson, Milo Ear, Annie Rose Escobar, Millie Magro, Lucia Valladares |
| ACT 2 | |
| Angelica | Josie Kavan |
| White Winged Angels | Camryn Cleland, Sophia Markel |
| Gold Winged Angels | Charlotte Buckler, Stella Lopresti, Jordyn Stella Petrocci, Mila Reibel |
| Pages | Spanish – Alexandra Zaucha |
| Arabian – Haydee Medari | |
| Russian – Natalie Kraft | |
| Marzipan – Kathryn Golonka | |
| Chinese – Tayven Malooley | |
| Peppermint (Mini Mints)– Ashlynn Flannigan, Bronwyn Steiner | |
| Flowers (Butterflies) – Jessica Moore, Lexi Seidel | |
| Sugar Plum – Aubrey Campbell | |
| Sugar Plum Cavalier – Arthur Bodam | |
| Spanish | Ella Beers, Alexandra Georgiou, Greysen Hutchinson |
| Arabian | Kiera Soliz, Elijah Richardson* |
| Sand Snake | Zofia Knezevic |
| Chinese – Soloist | Sydney Derbas |
| Chinese | Lauren Revnew, Addison Vanlandingham |
| Tea Leaves | Gianna Ferrera, Brynn Watson, Elsie Woosley |
| Marzipan – Soloist | Gianna Junge |
| Marzipan | Alexandra Georgiou, Madeline Woodin |
| Russian | Kate Gossman, Braelyn Berg |
| Merry Mint | Samantha Webb |
| Mini Mints | Cecilia Ear, Ashlynn Flannigan, Kylie Imhoff, Adelee Kratenstein, Paz Medari, Bronwyn Steiner |
| Waltz of the Flowers | |
| Dew Drop | Erin McCann |
| Lilies | Josie Kavan, Kiera Soliz |
|
Hibiscus
|
Ella Beers, Sydney Derbas, Alexandra Georgiou, Olivia Georgy, Kate Gossman, Gianna Junge, Rebekah Patronik, Kayla Quiroz |
| Chrysanthemum | Stella Blackney, Darcie Emmert, Emmaline Georgiou, Nia Harris, Adelaide Leitzen, Dahlia Lopez, Ashley Seidel |
| Impatiens | Lucia DeMarco, Natalie Kraft, Haydee Medari, Lillian Nowakowski, Madison Shuman, Sheelin Steiner |
| Butterflies | Jessica Moore, Lexi Seidel |
| Sugar Pixies | Elle Horrigan, Elliot Jones, Maddie Lackey, Mila Martin, Blair Pondel, Haley Seidel |
| Sugar Plum Fairy | Janel Hutchinson* |
| Cavalier | Jacob Brooks* |
*Professional Guest Artist
APPLE CIDER CAST – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17; 5:00 PM
| ACT 1 | |
| Clara | Olivia Georgy |
| Fritz | Kathryn Golonka |
| Herr Drosselmeyer | Marc Petrocci |
| Nephew/Nutcracker | Greysen Hutchinson |
| Mrs. Staulbaum | Kristin Georgy |
| Mr. Staulbaum | Steve Georgy |
| Party Parents | Matt Backe, Brittany Dowell, Chris Golonka, Ian Hutchinson, Brittany Steiner, Allison Woodin |
| Maids | Stella Blackney, Rebekah Patronik |
| Nanny | Sydney Derbas |
| Clara’s Best Friend | Adelaide Leitzen |
| Party Girls | Lucia DeMarco, Tayven Malooley, Lexi Seidel |
| Party Boys | Arthur Bodam, Bradley Leitzen, Frankie Woodin |
| Party Teens | Zofia Knezevic, Dahlia Lopez |
| Columbine Doll | Gianna Junge |
| Harlequin Doll | Emmaline Georgiou |
| Polichinelles | Gabriella Barbieri, Madilyn Dickman, Hannah Kosiba, Isabelle Kupa, Savanna Winkelman |
| Mouse Queen | Ella Beers |
| Lead Mouse | Madeline Woodin |
| Sargent Mice | Lillian Nowakowski, Madison Shuman, Sheelin Steiner |
| Mice | Camryn Cleland, Morrighan Escutia, Gianna Ferrera, Auden Jones, Elsie Woosley |
| Lead Soldier | Arthur Bodam |
| Soldiers | Charlotte Buckler, Braden Ferrera, Lucas Georgiou, Kate Lopresti, Stella Lopresti, Molly O’Dea, Jordyn Stella Petrocci, Morgan Pondel, Mila Reibel |
| Penguins | Olive Beck, Monica Lounsberry, Gianna Palmieri, Charlotte Tanael, Kinley Watson |
| Snow Queen | Samantha Webb |
| Snowflakes | Brielle Baumgart, Sydney Derbas, Alexandra Georgiou, Kate Gossman, Gianna Junge, Josie Kavan, Erin McCann, Kayla Quiroz, Addison Vanlandingham, Kiera Soliz |
| Icicles | Braelyn Berg, Darcie Emmert, Nia Harris, Ashley Seidel |
| Snowmen | Rachel Blair, Harper Esch, Maeve O’Dea, Julissa Puquirre |
| Reindeer | Wendy Carter, Levi Emmert, Conor Escutia, Evangeline Georgiou, Vivienne Horrigan, Addison Rivera, Alyssa Rivera |
| ACT 2 | |
| Angelica | Erin McCann |
| White Winged Angels | Brynn Watson, Maddie Hernandez, Cora Ims |
| Gold Winged Angels | Eleanor Bodam, Florence DeMarco, Aria Huege, Anna Maguire |
| Pages | Spanish – Sheelin Steiner |
| Arabian – Lucia DeMarco | |
| Russian – Sophea Stark | |
| Marzipan – Lexi Seidel | |
| Chinese – Jessica Moore | |
| Peppermint (Mini Mints)– Elle Horrigan, Mila Martin | |
| Flowers (Butterflies) – Haydee Medari, Madison Shuman | |
| Sugar Plum – Lillian Nowakowski | |
| Sugar Plum Cavalier – Arthur Bodam | |
| Spanish | Kate Gossman, Greysen Hutchinson, Gianna Junge |
| Arabian | Josie Kavan, Elijah Richardson* |
| Sand Snake | Emmaline Georgiou |
| Chinese – Soloist | Alexandra Georgiou |
| Chinese | Adelaide Leitzen, Rebekah Patronik |
| Tea Leaves | Victoria Anderson, Gianna Ferrera, Sophia Markel |
| Marzipan – Soloist | Samantha Webb |
| Marzipan | Sydney Derbas, Kate Gossman |
| Russian | Kayla Quiroz, Nia Harris |
| Merry Mint | Ella Beers |
| Mini Mints | Elliot Jones, Elle Horrigan, Maddie Lackey, Mila Martin, Blair Pondel, Haley Seidel |
| Waltz of the Flowers | |
| Dew Drop | Kiera Soliz |
|
Lilies
|
Sydney Derbas, Erin McCann |
| Hibiscus | Brielle Baumgart, Alexandra Georgiou, Kate Gossman, Gianna Junge, Lauren Revnew, Addison Vanlandingham, Samantha Webb, Madeline Woodin |
| Chrysanthemum |
Braelyn Berg, Stella Blackney, Darcie Emmert, Zofia Knezevic, Dahlia Lopez, Ashley Seidel |
| Impatiens | Aubrey Campbell, Kathryn Golonka, Tayven Malooley, Sophea Stark, Sheelin Steiner, Alexandra Zaucha |
| Butterflies | Haydee Medari, Madison Shuman |
| Sugar Pixies | Cecilia Ear, Ashlynn Flannigan, Adalee Kratenstein, Paz Medari, Bronwyn Steiner |
| Sugar Plum Fairy | Janel Hutchinson* |
| Cavalier | Jacob Brooks* |
*Professional Guest Artist
APPLE CIDER CAST – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18; 1:00 PM
| ACT 1 | |
| Clara | Olivia Georgy |
| Fritz | Kathryn Golonka |
| Herr Drosselmeyer | Marc Petrocci |
| Nephew/Nutcracker | Greysen Hutchinson |
| Mrs. Staulbaum | Kristin Georgy |
| Mr. Staulbaum | Steve Georgy |
| Party Parents | Matt Backe, Brittany Dowell, Chris Golonka, Ian Hutchinson, Brittany Steiner, Allison Woodin |
| Maids | Stella Blackney, Rebekah Patronik |
| Nanny | Sydney Derbas |
| Clara’s Best Friend | Adelaide Leitzen |
| Party Girls | Lucia DeMarco, Tayven Malooley, Lexi Seidel |
| Party Boys | Arthur Bodam, Bradley Leitzen, Frankie Woodin |
| Party Teens | Zofia Knezevic, Dahlia Lopez |
| Columbine Doll | Gianna Junge |
| Harlequin Doll | Emmaline Georgiou |
| Polichinelles | Gabriella Barbieri, Madilyn Dickman, Hannah Kosiba, Isabelle Kupa, Savanna Winkelman |
| Mouse Queen | Ella Beers |
| Lead Mouse | Madeline Woodin |
| Sargent Mice | Lillian Nowakowski, Madison Shuman, Sheelin Steiner |
| Mice | Camryn Cleland, Morrighan Escutia, Gianna Ferrera, Auden Jones, Elsie Woosley |
| Lead Soldier | Arthur Bodam |
| Soldiers | Charlotte Buckler, Braden Ferrera, Lucas Georgiou, Kate Lopresti, Stella Lopresti, Molly O’Dea, Jordyn Stella Petrocci, Morgan Pondel, Mila Reibel |
| Penguins | Olive Beck, Monica Lounsberry, Gianna Palmieri, Charlotte Tanael, Kinley Watson |
| Snow Queen | Samantha Webb |
| Snowflakes | Brielle Baumgart, Sydney Derbas, Alexandra Georgiou, Kate Gossman, Gianna Junge, Josie Kavan, Erin McCann, Kayla Quiroz, Lauren Revnew, Kiera Soliz |
| Icicles | Braelyn Berg, Darcie Emmert, Nia Harris, Ashley Seidel |
| Snowmen | Rachel Blair, Harper Esch, Maeve O’Dea, Julissa Puquirre |
| Reindeer | Wendy Carter, Levi Emmert, Conor Escutia, Evangeline Georgiou, Vivienne Horrigan, Addison Rivera, Alyssa Rivera |
| ACT 2 | |
| Angelica | Erin McCann |
| White Winged Angels | Brynn Watson, Maddie Hernandez, Cora Ims |
| Gold Winged Angels | Eleanor Bodam, Florence DeMarco, Aria Huege, Anna Maguire |
| Pages | Spanish – Sheelin Steiner |
| Arabian – Lucia DeMarco | |
| Russian – Sophea Stark | |
| Marzipan – Lexi Seidel | |
| Chinese – Jessica Moore | |
| Peppermint (Mini Mints)– Elle Horrigan, Mila Martin | |
| Flowers (Butterflies) – Haydee Medari, Madison Shuman | |
| Sugar Plum – Lillian Nowakowski | |
| Sugar Plum Cavalier – Arthur Bodam | |
| Spanish | Kate Gossman, Greysen Hutchinson, Gianna Junge |
| Arabian | Josie Kavan, Elijah Richardson* |
| Sand Snake | Emmaline Georgiou |
| Chinese – Soloist | Alexandra Georgiou |
| Chinese | Adelaide Leitzen, Rebekah Patronik |
| Tea Leaves | Victoria Anderson, Gianna Ferrera, Sophia Markel |
| Marzipan – Soloist | Samantha Webb |
| Marzipan | Sydney Derbas, Kate Gossman |
| Russian | Kayla Quiroz, Nia Harris |
| Merry Mint | Ella Beers |
| Mini Mints | Elliot Jones, Elle Horrigan, Maddie Lackey, Mila Martin, Blair Pondel, Haley Seidel |
| Waltz of the Flowers | |
| Dew Drop | Kiera Soliz |
| Lilies | Sydney Derbas, Erin McCann |
| Hibiscus |
Brielle Baumgart, Alexandra Georgiou, Kate Gossman, Gianna Junge, Lauren Revnew, Addison Vanlandingham, Samantha Webb, Madeline Woodin |
| Chrysanthemum |
Braelyn Berg, Stella Blackney, Darcie Emmert, Zofia Knezevic, Dahlia Lopez, Ashley Seidel |
| Impatiens | Aubrey Campbell, Kathryn Golonka, Tayven Malooley, Sophea Stark, Sheelin Steiner, Alexandra Zaucha |
| Butterflies | Haydee Medari, Madison Shuman |
| Sugar Pixies | Cecilia Ear, Ashlynn Flannigan, Adalee Kratenstein, Paz Medari, Bronwyn Steiner |
| Sugar Plum Fairy | Janel Hutchinson* |
| Cavalier | Jacob Brooks* |
*Professional Guest Artist
HOT CHOCOLATE CAST – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 5:00 PM
| ACT 1 | |
| Clara | Brielle Baumgart |
| Fritz | Haydee Medari |
| Frau Drosselmeyer | Marc Petrocci |
| Nephew/Nutcracker | Greysen Hutchinson |
| Mrs. Staulbaum | Kristin Georgy |
| Mr. Staulbaum | Steve Georgy |
| Party Parents | Matt Backe, Brittany Dowell, Chris Golonka, Ian Hutchinson, Brittany Steiner, Allison Woodin |
| Maids | Ashley Seidel, Addison Vanlandingham |
| Nanny | Lauren Revnew |
| Clara’s Best Friend | Braelyn Berg |
| Party Girls | Natalie Kraft, Emily Lawler, Jessica Moore, Sophea Stark |
| Party Boys | Arthur Bodam, Braden Ferrera, Lucas Georgiou |
| Party Teens | Stella Blackney, Emmaline Georgiou |
| Columbine Doll | Ella Beers |
| Harlequin Doll | Nia Harris |
| Polichinelles | Eleanor Bodam, Florence DeMarco, Aria Huege, Kate Lopresti, Morgan Pondel |
| Mouse Queen | Kate Gossman |
| Lead Mouse | Kayla Quiroz |
| Sargent Mice | Arthur Bodam, Aubrey Campbell, Alexandra Zaucha |
| Mice | Victoria Anderson, Isla Goodrich, Maddie Hernandez, Cora Ims, |
| Lead Soldier | Darcie Emmert |
| Soldiers | Alexandra Anderson, Jack Backe, Gabriella Barbieri, Madilyn Dickman, Lucas Georgiou, Hannah Kosiba, Isabelle Kupa, Anna Maguire, Savanna Winkelman |
| Penguins | Georgia Dodaro, Olivia Eberly, Charlotte Foster, Emilia Swat |
| Snow Queen | Erin McCann |
| Snowflakes | Ella Beers, Sydney Derbas, Alexandra Georgiou, Olivia Georgy, Gianna Junge, Josie Kavan, Rebekah Patronik, Kiera Soliz, Samantha Webb, Madeline Woodin |
| Icicles | Emmaline Georgiou, Zofia Knezevic, Adelaide Leitzen, Dahlia Lopez |
| Snowmen | Adeline Eder, Skylar Franken, Leilana Watson |
| Reindeer | Everly Backe, Cecilia Carlson, Milo Ear, Annie Rose Escobar, Millie Magro, Lucia Valladares |
| ACT 2 | |
| Angelica | Josie Kavan |
| White Winged Angels | Camryn Cleland, Sophia Markel |
| Gold Winged Angels | Charlotte Buckler, Stella Lopresti, Jordyn Stella Petrocci, Mila Reibel |
| Pages | Spanish – Alexandra Zaucha |
| Arabian – Haydee Medari | |
| Russian – Natalie Kraft | |
| Marzipan – Kathryn Golonka | |
| Chinese – Tayven Malooley | |
| Peppermint (Mini Mints)– Ashlynn Flannigan, Bronwyn Steiner | |
| Flowers (Butterflies) – Jessica Moore, Lexi Seidel | |
| Sugar Plum – Aubrey Campbell | |
| Sugar Plum Cavalier – Arthur Bodam | |
| Spanish | Ella Beers, Alexandra Georgiou, Greysen Hutchinson |
| Arabian | Kiera Soliz, Elijah Richardson* |
| Sand Snake | Zofia Knezevic |
| Chinese – Soloist | Sydney Derbas |
| Chinese | Lauren Revnew, Addison Vanlandingham |
| Tea Leaves | Gianna Ferrera, Brynn Watson, Elsie Woosley |
| Marzipan – Soloist | Gianna Junge |
| Marzipan | Alexandra Georgiou, Madeline Woodin |
| Russian | Kate Gossman, Braelyn Berg |
| Merry Mint | Samantha Webb |
| Mini Mints | Cecilia Ear, Ashlynn Flannigan, Kylie Imhoff, Adelee Kratenstein, Paz Medari, Bronwyn Steiner |
| Waltz of the Flowers | |
| Dew Drop | Erin McCann |
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Lilies
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Josie Kavan, Kiera Soliz |
| Hibiscus | Ella Beers, Sydney Derbas, Alexandra Georgiou, Olivia Georgy, Kate Gossman, Gianna Junge, Rebekah Patronik, Kayla Quiroz |
| Chrysanthemum | Stella Blackney, Darcie Emmert, Emmaline Georgiou, Nia Harris, Adelaide Leitzen, Dahlia Lopez, Ashley Seidel |
| Impatiens | Lucia DeMarco, Natalie Kraft, Haydee Medari, Lillian Nowakowski, Madison Shuman, Sheelin Steiner |
| Butterflies | Jessica Moore, Lexi Seidel |
| Sugar Pixies | Elle Horrigan, Elliot Jones, Maddie Lackey, Mila Martin, Blair Pondel, Haley Seidel |
| Sugar Plum Fairy | Janel Hutchinson* |
| Cavalier | Jacob Brooks* |
*Professional Guest Artist
ABOUT ENGAGE DANCE
Engage Dance Academy is a premiere dance academy owned & operated by Courtney & Marc Petrocci, former professional dancers at the Milwaukee Ballet. Bringing professional caliber dance training to McHenry County for dancers ages 18 months-Adult. Engage is a triple track dance studio offering dance classes for all levels; Engage Dance Theatre, a year round pre-professional dance company for the more serious dancer ages 5-18 with three performances a year including a full length production of the Nutcracker; an award winning competition team for those dancers looking to compete in Chicago based competitions; and an Open Division for dancers looking for a wide variety of weekly classes ranging from baby ballet, jazz, hip hop and Aerial Silks & Tumbling.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tim Paul, board president
John Jacobsen, vice president
Chuck Stevens, treasurer
Luanne Flavin, secretary
John Green
Mike Johnson
Richard Kuranda
Stacey McInerney
Jack Minsley
Rich Naponelli
Michelle Nowland
Sandra Pierce
Ravelle Scherer
William Schmiel
Regan Shepley
Steven Szalaj
Jerry Trachsler
RAUE CENTER STAFF
Richard Kuranda, executive director/founding artistic
director (CEO)
Justin Wellington, managing director
Meredith Schaefer, director of marketing & institutional advancement
Robin Irwin, director of education/cultural partnerships
James Knight, economic development manager
Michele V. Knight, marketing manager
Chris Tumblin, technical director
Ryan Meadow, technical manager
Billy Seger, institutional advancement associate
Maribeth Ling, institutional advancement assistant/box office lead
Savannah Thomas, box office associate
About Raue Center For The Arts
Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 20 years, they have provided quality programming – striving to make it pertinent, available, and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional showcase theatre named for its benefactor—Lucile Raue—Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a gathering place for our region’s citizens and has become a true destination.
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