NUTCRACKER IN A NUTSHELL 2026
About This Event
*REHEARSALS (NOTE NEW LOCATION) - Eastminster Presbyterian Church.
PERFORMANCES - Hannah Community Center, Albert White Auditorium, East Lansing, MI
Registration begins October 4th 2026
Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2026 The magical story of the Nutcracker will be told through creative movement, with the timeless music of Tchaikovsky. Choreographed by dance teacher, Mary Jane Heppner-Gamble and performed on the Hannah Community Center stage, the show will be enhanced with lights and costumes! No dance experience needed! All are welcome! You won't want to miss this holiday treat! Children 4-12 years old may enroll.
Nutcracker 2026 Dates and times. PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL REHEARSALS. NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE. If there is a conflict with a choral concert , basketball practice etc., please do not register. This creates a conflict for your child and myself. Check with your school or coaches' schedule before making a commitment.
GROUP A
Performance Dec. 12th, 4:00pm at Hannah Community Center
Rehearsals held at Eastinster Presbytarian Church
Group A- Dec. 7, 8, 9, 10
Dec. 11th Special Parts TBA, 4:45-6:45 no 4&5yr. olds
Rehearsal times for 4-5 yr. olds 4:00-4:30 Dec. 7, 8, 9, 10
Rehearsal times for 6-12 yr. olds 4:45-6:45 Dec. 7, 8, 9, 10
Group A Dress Rehearsal and Performance
Sat. Dec. 12th At Hannah Community Center
Dress Rehearsal time 10:00am -12:30pm
Interviews (optional) Dec. 12th 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Performance time 4:00pm (Dancers arrive at 3:45pm prompt)
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GROUP B
Performance Dec. 19th 4:00pm at Hannah Community Center
Rehearsals held at Eastminter Presbytarian Church
Group B- Dec. 14, 15, 16, 17
Dec. 18th Special Parts TBA, 4:45-6:45 no 4&5yr. olds
Rehearsal times for 4-5 yr. olds 4:00-4:30
Rehearsal times for 6-12yr. olds 4:45-6:45
Group B Dress Rehearsal and Performance
Sat. Dec. 19th at Hannah Community Center
Dress Rehearsal time 10:00am - 12:30pm
Interviews (optional) Dec. 19th 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Performance time- 4:00pm (Dancers arrive at 3:45pm prompt)
Registration Price - $145.00 - This does not includes the Eventbrite and credit card service fees. Digital Downloads are $27.00 with Eventbrite fees. If you want to purchase one, please order it when you register. The final date for ordering a download is Dec. 21.
Nutcracker alumni 13yrs and older are welcome to be a special "helper"! This is a great way to still be part of the experiance by working backstage. Interested? Contact Addison Carrasco Assistant Director: carrascoaddison09@gmail.com
Please feel free to contact me by phone, text or email.
Mary Jane 517-282-3303 hep6900@me.com
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