Davis Children's Nutcracker
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2008 Davis Children's Nutcracker Applications
It's that time of year again! All Children ages six through twelve are invited to apply to participate in the Davis Children's Nutcracker. Parents must submit the application to the Community Services Department at 23 Russell Blvd. Applications are due in our office by Thursday September 11, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. The cast is limited to 250 children, with a certain number of parts allocated to each age group. Names are drawn by lottery, preference will be given to children who applied for last year's show and did not get in. Parents of children admitted to the cast will be notified and have until October 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. to complete program registration. The registration fee is $75. After initial registration is complete, we hold a second lottery to fill any remaining openings.
Applicants must be at least 6 years old by December 1, 2008.
Applications are available by download
, in the Fall Recreation Schedule, or at the front counter of the Community Services Department.
Contact the Community Services Department at (530) 757-5626 for more information.
2008 Performance Schedule
- Wednesday December 17, 7:00 pm
- Thursday December 18, 7:00 pm
- Friday December 19, 7:00 pm
- Saturday December 20, 7:00 pm
- Sunday December 21, 2:00 pm
- Sunday December 21, 6:00 pm
Nutcracker Ticket Policy
Information about ticket sales for cast members will be mailed with confirmation packets.
Beginning December 10, 2008 tickets will be available to the general public,
maximum six tickets per sale.
Tickets cost $9.00 for all performances.
Tickets can be purchased at the Community Services office in City Hall, 23 Russell Blvd., during our normal office hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
What is the Davis Children's Nutcracker?
The Davis Children's Nutcracker is theatre production involving 250 Davis children. The Davis Children's Nutcracker was started in 1977, for more information about the beginnings of the Nutcracker read the newspaper articles. The Davis Children's Nutcracker is run by the City of Davis Community Services Department.
History of the Nutcracker
The Davis Children's Nutcracker is based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" written by E.T.A. Hoffman. The ballet's first production was on December 17, 1892 at the Maryinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. The story of the Nutcracker
We are looking for more pictures
Do you have nutcracker photographs, slides, or negatives? We are looking for photos of the Davis Children's Nutcracker. In particular we need pictures for the years 1988-1998. If you have pictures you would like to share please contact webmaster@cityofdavis.org
Purchase Nutcracker Photos Online
Copies of Nutcracker photos from 2004 and 2005 are available for purchase online.
Nutcracker Volunteers Needed
It would be impossible to produce a show the size of "The Davis Children's Nutcracker" without help from many volunteers. Call or stop by the Community Services offices to learn more about volunteer possibilities.
