Ruth Page's
THE NUTCRACKER
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2022
1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
JLC Mainstage
Happy Holidays!
We are delighted to have you join us for The Nutcracker, which has become a beloved tradition at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (JLC). With its delightful dancing, stunning sets and gorgeous costumes, Ruth Page's version of this holiday classic is a wonder to behold!
December is often a time to reflect on the past year and what we've accomplished, which for the JLC has been a reemergence and renewal. It is also a time to look forward to the fresh start that comes with the new year and excitement about what's to come.
The JLC has a commitment to bring great artists to Lake County. Our upcoming spring season does just that, presenting some of the greatest musicians touring today, incredible dance, and even circus arts - with a free lesson after the show!
Please join us for a season filled with artistic excellence, passion, innovation and fun. From Grammy award winners to TV favorites to regional premieres, we will present the best of the best in 2023 and hope you will join us.
Have a wonderful holiday season and see you in the spring!
Warm regards,
Alisa Baum, Executive Director
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
College of Lake County
Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker
In Loving Memory of William “Bill” Raffeld (August 20, 1936 - May 17, 2020)
Our forever Nutcracker Grandfather
Season Sponsors
Ruth Page Center for the Arts, Northeastern Illinois University, College of Lake County, Michael Reed, Illinois Arts Council Agency, DCASE, The Saints, Driehaus Foundation, Copa Airlines - The Ruth Page Center’s Official International Airline Partner to Latin America
Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker
Classic ballet in two acts, based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s fairy tale “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” written in 1816.
Music by Piotr I. Tchaikovsky
Original Choreography by Ruth Page
Additional Choreography by Dolores Long, Larry Long, and Birute Barodicaite
Script by Tom Etlinger and William Raffeld
Costume Design by José Verona
Lighting Design by Jacob Snodgrass
Lighting Direction by Shelbi Arndt
Artistic Director – Victor Alexander
Associate Director – Dolores Long
Rehearsal Director – Birute Barodicaite
Director of Actors – Renardo Johnson
Children’s Directors – Chrissy Atterberry Lacny and Dori Rothschild
Soldier Director – Wesley Owens
Rehearsal Assistant – Edith Barrágan
The Nutcracker
Act I
A cozy Christmas Eve party at the Stahlbaum home. When midnight strikes, the evening takes a magical turn, and the house is transformed into a battleground. Once the battle has ended, Clara and her Prince are then transported to a beautiful pine forest: The Land of Snow.
Party Scene
Dr. Stahlbaum: Neal McCollam
Mrs. Stahlbaum: Taryn Smith
Grandfather: Nelson Reyes
Grandmother: Juliette Mitre
Maids: Lauren Steed, Natalie Morro
Drosselmeyer: Jeff Hancock
Clara: Isabella Moore
Fritz: Conor McGuire
Nephew: Joe Gerstenmaier
Party Guests: Wilson Hicken, Annette Hughes, Renardo Johnson, Therese Kinasiewicz, Tyler Nielsen, Maiko Terazawa
Party Children: Zane Aguirre, Milan Dale, Samantha Desser, Annalise Fritz, Caroline Grodnick, Samara Grossman, Nola Johnson, Daphne Maglares, Juliana Rainey, Harper Wright, and Oliver Zorach-Phillips
Understudy: Corinne Thompson
Columbine and Harlequin Dolls: Peri Rogers, Rigo Saura
Cantiniere and Soldier Dolls: Alexandra Bradley, Michel Rodriguez-Cintra
Battle Scene
Nutcracker Prince: Joe Gerstenmaier
Mouse King: Todd Kiech
Mice: John Atterberry, Wilson Hicken, Xavier Lillig, Franky Melendez, Jordan Ricks, Austin Shirley
Understudies: Kaelen Gouveia, Oscar Uribe Zapata
Soldiers: Lola Cobb, Hayden Cole, Tess Donisch, Grant Drury, Mallory Drury, Anay Priyadarshi, Remi Rothschild, Lennon Schau, Caroline Stock, Mason Valencia, Camden Viray, Tessa Wells
Land of Snow
Snow Queen: Marité Fuentes
Snow King: Jackson Liee
Snowflakes: Katherine Alvarado, Mayrav Bader, Alexandra Bradley, Grace Butler, Keeley Clark, Beata Frisch, Mian Hirasawa, Moriah Mitchell, Natalie Morro, Daniela Peña, Alicia René Kenefic, Peri Rogers, Alexandra Webb, Caitlin Yatsuhashi
Understudy: Lily LaSalle
Intermission
Act II
Clara and her Prince travel to the Kingdom of Sweets. In honor of our heroine, the Sugar Plum Fairy presents a celebration of sweets from around the world.
Opening
Sugar Plum Fairy: Marianne Bassing
Cavalier: Jackson Liee
Clara: Isabella Moore
Nutcracker Prince: Joe Gerstenmaier
Angels: Nieves Constantin, Tre'Niyah Cruz, Milan Dale, Annalise Fritz, Adeline Johnson, Daphne Maglares, Kayla Morris, Passion Riley
Divertissements
Hot Chocolate
Soloist: Eduardo Zambrana
Corps: John Atterberry, Mayrav Bader, Grace Butler, Keeley Clark, Beata Frisch, Jordan Ricks
Understudies: Kaelen Gouveia, Franky Melendez, Austin Shirley
Coffee
Pas de Deux: Jessie Gutierrez, Rigo Saura
Corps: Mikya Dale (all), Samara Grossman (all), Caroline Grodnick (1pm), Daphne Maglares (1pm), Kayla Morris (5pm), Juliana Rainey (5pm)
Tea
Soloist: Oscar Uribe Zapata
Corps: Harper Wright, Annabelle Wrocinski
Mother Ginger: Todd Kiech
Bonbons: Ayla Biodrowski, Samantha Desser, Taylor Fishman, Dahlia Goodman, Lauren Jirgal, Vivienne Riopelle, Kaitlyn Samz, Corinne Thompson
Understudy: Elizabeth Jahn
Trepak
Soloist: Michel Rodriguez-Cintra
Corps: John Atterberry, Mayrav Bader, Kaelen Gouveia, Franky Melendez, Jordan Ricks, Lauren Steed
Understudies: Wilson Hicken, Xavier Lillig, Austin Shirley
Marzipan
Soloist: Peri Rogers (1pm), Mian Hirasawa (5pm)
Corps: Moriah Mitchell (all), Natalie Morro (all), Alexandra Webb (all), Mian Hirasawa (1pm), Peri Rogers (5pm)
Candy Canes: Caroline Grodnick, Samara Grossman, Leighton Jirgal, Adeline Johnson, Ellie McGillen, Harper Wright
Waltz of the Flowers
American Beauty Rose: Lily LaSalle
Yellow Roses: Katherine Alvarado, Keeley Clark
Flowers: Mayrav Bader, Alexandra Bradley, Grace Butler, Beata Frisch, Alicia René Kenefic, Caitlin Yatsuhashi
Understudies: Daniela Peña, Alexandra Webb
Grand Pas de Deux
Sugar Plum Fairy: Marianne Bassing
Cavalier: Jackson Liee
Finale
Ensemble
Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker 2022 Production Credits
Production Administrator – Anne Laue-Minden
Stage Manager – Jan Watson
Sound Engineer – Ron Wirth
Wardrobe Lead – Claire Lyons
Wardrobe Assistant – Eduardo Sosa
Technical Director – Jacob Snodgrass
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts
Executive Director – Silvino da Silva
Associate Director – Sara S. Schumann
Ruth Page School of Dance, Director – Victor Alexander
Director of Operations – Clintina Taylor
Ruth Page School of Dance, Associate Director – Dolores Long
Ruth Page School of Dance, Artistic Associate – Maray Gutierrez
Project Manager – Suzy Robertson
Production Administrator – Anne Laue-Minden
Media & Technology Coordinator – Kayla McGrath
Community Engagement Coordinator – Katie Matteson Campana
Project Coordinator – La Mar Brown
Front Desk Lead – Austin Shirley
Ruth Page School of Dance, Ballet Instructor & Repertory Coach – Edith Barrágan
Keystone Dance Academy, Program Coordinator – Elysia C. Banks
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The Ruth Page Center for the Arts Board of Directors
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Dan Conley
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Gloria L. Materre
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We respectfully acknowledge that the College of Lake County is on the ancestral homelands of the Kickapoo, Peoria, Potawatomi, and other native peoples. We recognize the longstanding significance of these lands for indigenous peoples past, present and future. Historical awareness of indigenous exclusion and erasure is critically important to preventing further atrocities. The College of Lake County pledges to acknowledge the grave injustices of the past and pledges to create awareness and advance education that invites truth.
Amanda D. Howland, J.D., Chair
Julie B. Shroka, M.A., Vice Chair
Torrie Mark Newsome, J.D., Secretary
Gerri Songer, M.A.
Matthew J. Stanton, J.D.
Robert J. Tomei, Jr., J.D.
Paul G. Virgilio, B.S., S.E., P.E.
Daniel Blaine, Student Trustee
German Xiuhcoatl Tuz, Student Trustee
Lori Suddick, Ed.D., President
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William M. Griffin, Ed.D.
Patricia Jones, M.Ed.
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