THENUTCRACKER

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SPO UPCOMING PERFORMANCES IN 2018 !

February 16, 2018 - “Baroque Concerto” (Columbia) In collaboration with the Odyssey Chamber Series:

• J.S. Bach: Missa Brevis in F (with director R. Paul Crabb and the MU Bach Collegium Choir)

• Pre-collegiate Concerto Competition Winner, TBA • Mozart: Symphony No. 21 in A Major

(director Patrick Clark and the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble) - First Baptist Church, 7:00pm (Columbia)

February 23, 2018 - “Baroque Concerto (Encore-JC)”

In collaboration with the Odyssey Chamber Series: • Pre-collegiate Concerto Competition Winner, TBA

• Mozart: Symphony No. 21 in A Major • Southside String Quartet, work of Haydn, TBA

- Central United Church of Christ, 7:00pm (Jefferson City)

March 22, 2018 – Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” In collaboration with MOstly Opera:

Mitchell Auditorium, 7:00pm (Jefferson City)

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The Nutcracker is a classical ballet in two acts based on E.T.A Hoffman’s fairytale called “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” written in 1816. It was first presented at the Maryinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia on December 17, 1892. The music was written by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The original choreography was by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with scenario by Marius Petipa.

Prologue The curtain rises on our story at the home of Doctor and Frau Stahlbaum, who are preparing for their annual Christmas Eve party. Their children, Clara and Fritz, are looking forward to the party with their friends and cousins.

Act One: Scene one, The Christmas Eve Party The drawing room is filled with warmth and merriment. Father arrives with presents for Clara, Fritz, and Mother. Older sister Anna arrives from finishing school – happy to be home for the holidays. There is much excitement as family and friends arrive, the children play and dance, and the adults toast the holiday season. The festivities are in full swing when Herr Drosselmeyer, (Clara’s Godfather), arrives late. Despite his odd manner and appearance, he is a favorite in the Stahlbaum home since he always brings surprises. His mysterious and magical tricks fascinate the children. His presents to the family are mechanical dancing dolls and a large box full of toys for the children: dolls for the girls, horses, trumpets and drums for the boys, a sword for Fritz, and for Clara, a most special gift – the Nutcracker. She is enchanted with his gift and dances happily until the envious Fritz grabs the Nutcracker and accidentally breaks it. Herr Drosselmeyer steps in to bandage the wounded Nutcracker and Clara’s happiness is restored. One last dance is performed before the guests slowly depart for home with their tired children. Clara and Fritz are sleepily led off to bed.

Clara Stahlbaum Sophia Schepers Fritz Stahlbaum Hayden Kennison Anna Stahlbaum Kalley Schollmeyer Frau Stahlbaum Mayme Young Herr Stahlbaum Brian Harper Parents Barry Beach, Renee Duenckel, Courtney Siewert, Florent Siewert, Ruth Padilla,

Jose Padilla, Jamie Waier, Darryl Ainsworth Party Boys David Siewert, Hadler Siewert, Alfred Johnson, Malachi Johnson, Alex Johnson Party Girls Deaven Duemmel, Lucianna Linhardt, Veronika Lyman, Olivia Monnig, Anna

Sanchez, Josie Scheperle Clara’s Friends Maryssa Ainsworth, Nicole Dowd Herr Drosselmeyer Aaron Gillam Drosselmeyer’s assistant David Gillam Maids Madelyn Luebbering, Riley Marion Colombine Payton Burcham Harlequin Andrew Dyer Soldier Doll Ellianna Horn Special Guest Holly Gillam

Congratulations Norah, the sweetest Marzipan Intro!

Love, Mommy, Daddy and Jace

Ellianna Grace,From a little Snowflake to a beautiful Soldier Doll,Marzipan soloist and in the flower company,we have enjoyed all seven of your Nutcrackerproductions and are so proud of the beautifuldancer you have been all of these years.Love,Your FamilyP.S. Don't Ever Forget You Love to Dance!

Act One: Scene Two, The Battle

When the household is asleep, the mice come out to play and Herr Drosselmeyer returns to create magic. As the clock strikes midnight, Clara comes downstairs in her nightgown to find her beloved Nutcracker. She is startled by the enormous shadows and the scampering mice. Drosselmeyer makes the Christmas tree grow taller and transforms the Nutcracker into a life sized doll. A huge battle between the soldiers and mice is fought. Just when it looks as though the Nutcracker is doomed to defeat, Clara distracts the Mouse King, and the Nutcracker kills him. Drosselmeyer returns to lead Clara on an enchanted journey.

Mouse King Erin Kemna Nutcracker Marie Gillam Small Mice Serenity Reid, Olivia Kolb, Rosalee Siewert, James Prenger, Mikala Prenger,

Violet Pollock, Tristen Shirley, Layla Wingrath Lead Mouse Lizzy Schrimpf Dancing Mice Josie Hayden, Mara Smith, Paige Loethen, Heslie Higginbotham, Chloe Hoelscher,

Addison Scherr, Alyssa Scherr, Paige McMahan Dancing Soldiers Annika Powers, Reagan O’Mara, Jane Jones, Kaylee Kliethermes, Addison Spratt,

Addison Brizendine, Ellie Harris, Ava Kersten

Act One: Scene Three, The Land of Snow

Clara is guided by the Angels to the Land of Snow. She is sent on her way to the Kingdom of the Sweets as a flurry of snowflakes dance around her.

Angels Mara Smith, Addison Brizendine, Reagan O’Mara, Addison Scherr, Alyssa Scherr, Cecilia Leith, Savannah Sinnett, Jane Jones, Heslie Higginbotham, Bythe Mercer

Littlest Angel Chloe Loethen Snow Queen Sarah Simmons Coryphee Audrey Bowman, Nicole Dowd, Jordan Jones, Taylor Winkelman, Libby Hausman,

Maryssa Ainsworth, Corps de ballet Claire Duenckel, Tayla Hughes, Valerianna Gentzsch, Natalie Ammons,

Addison Schroer, Madelyn Leubbering, Riley Marion, Carson Miller, Delaney Sprenger, Kennedy Voss

Snowflakes Claire Huntley, Elise Martin, Maddox Schrimpf, Sophia Shelton Noblett,

Jordancia We knew !om age 3

You would be a Star!

Love Gram & Pop

Lucianna, dance your heart out “party girl!”. We love you- Daddy, Mommy, Addison & Davis

Payton Burcham-Keep working hard and having fun…

and of course, always choose to dance.

Elizabeth- We are so proud of you and love you so much! Love, Mommy, Daddy & Sabrina

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Intermission

Act Two: The Kingdom of Sweets

Clara arrives at the Kingdom of Sweets and is welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy who summons the delicacies of her Kingdom and members of the court from around the world. There is chocolate from Spain, coffee from Arabia, tea from China, glistening Candy Canes, twirling dancers from Russia, marzipan from Germany, Mother Ginger surprises all with her silly Polichinelle, and the Dew Drop Fairy arrives with her waltzing flowers. The Sugar Plum Fairy performs a beautiful solo before calling her Royal Court together. As the dancers fade from her Dream, we find Clara asleep in the living room, where her father finds her and takes her back to bed.

Spanish Intro Lydia Spratt Spanish Soloist Valerianna Gentzsch Corps de ballet Carson Miller, Madelyn Beach, Delaney Sprenger, Kennedy Voss, Lexi Boyd,

Taylor Hovis, Cora Siewert, Katie Smith Arabian Intro Elizabeth Sullivan Arabian Libby Hausman and Andrew Dyer,

Payton Burcham, Jordan Jones, Sarah Simmons, Taylor Winkelman Chinese Intro Claire Jones Chinese Trio Madelyn Beach, Audrey Bowman, Sophia Bowman Parasol Girls Laney McColluch, Eilee Kempker, Brooke Massman, Annika Powers, Addison Spratt,

Blythe Mercer Candy Cane Soloist Tayla Hughes Candy Canes Lizzie Scott, Ellie Harris, Kaylee Kliethermes, Dwyn Jones, Ava Kersten, Eli Voss Peppermints Allison Echelmeyer, Emmie Lyskowski, Claire Cassmeyer, Kayleigh Peters,

Madelyn Wood, Maggie Stonner Bonbons Isabella Larkins, Lizzy Schrimpf, Josie Hayden, Paige Loethen, Chloe Hoelscher,

Paige McMahan, Caroline Harris, Mackenzie Johnson, Russian Trio Jordan Jones, Andrew Dyer, Taylor Winkelman Corps de ballet Katie Smith, Cora Siewert, Taylor Hovis, Lexi Boyd, Hayli Boessen, Kennedy Voss Marzipan Intro Norah Wolters Marzipan Soloist Ellianna Horn Corps de ballet Natalie Ammons, Sophia Bowman, Claire Duenckel, Addison Schroer Mother Ginger Renee Duenckel Polichinelle Intro Addison O’Mara Polichinelle Allison Echelmeyer, Emmie Lyskowski, Claire Cassmeyer, Eli Voss, Hayli Boessen,

Kayleigh Peters, Madelyn Wood, Lizzie Scott, Maggie Stonner, Dwyn Jones Petit Fleurs Claire Huntley, Elise Martin, Maddie Schrimpf, Sophia Shelton Noblett, Dew Drop Erin Kemna Flower Coryphee Payton Burcham, Ellianna Horn, Maryssa Ainsworth, Audrey Bowman, Nicole Dowd,

Libby Hausman Corps de ballet Tayla Hughes, Valerianna Gentsch, Claire Duenckel, Natalie Ammons, Sophia Bowman,

Addison Schroer, Carson Miller, Delaney Sprenger, Madelyn Luebbering, Riley Marion Sugar Plum Fairy Marie Gillam,

Technical Credits

Theater Director Gabe Wittenberger

Director/Choreographer Katherine HowlandRehearsal Assistant/Coach Elise Eslick

Lighting Shane Bowman, Gabe Wittenberger Sound Joseph Howland Stage Managers Clara Bigelow, Elise Eslick, Aubrey Phillips House Manager Robert Howland, Joel Schroer Costumes Katherine Howland Props Beth Bowman, Rebecca Allen Sets Robert Howland Graphic Designer Jacob Bigelow Rehearsal Assistants Clara Bigelow, Kalley Schollmeyer, Aubrey Phillips

Tremendous thanks to the many volunteers past and present who have created costumes and props, sold tickets,

ushered, helped backstage, designed programs and marquis, helped move in and out of the theater, got children to

rehearsal on time, and helped in so many ways! This is a wonderful community production and effort – you are all

appreciated greatly! I am blessed to have the opportunity to direct this show. So many have helped with time and

talent to make this the special production that it is, thank you! Thanks to every supportive parent/adult with a child

in the performance. To my cast – I love you! You are all wonderful! Smile!!!

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SPO: Nutcracker Orchestra Personnel

Flute Katie Smyth* Kelly Copeland Tisha Celada

Oboe Kailey Campbell* Melissa Edwards (also English Horn)

Clarinet Fred Lowrance* Terri Lloyd

Bass ClarinetDavid Heise

Bassoon Mark Adair* Karel Lowery

Horn Ryan McFall* Lindsey Tevebaugh

TrumpetMargaret Davis* Tom Tripp

TromboneT.J. Higgins

Bass TromboneTodd Yatsook

Timpani Tom Higgins

PercussionDalton Wright

Keyboard (Harp/Celeste) Gary Sanders

Bass

Violin I Miguel Calleja** Johanna Boyer Janna Merciel

Violin II Jesús Gómez* Cheryl Nield Viola Morgan Owen*

Cello Adrian Gómez* Daniel Keeler

Bonnie Verdot

Sopranos Christina Bonsall Kristin Chisham Samantha Crabill Sandra Troutt

Conductor Patrick Clark***

Artistic Director and Founder, SPO***

Concertmaster**

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SPO Board of Directors Patrick Clark, Artistic Director

Julie Schroeder, President

Katie Smyth, Vice President

Gary Sanders, Secretary

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