Update from November 15
- Dyan Branstetter
- Nov 27, 2023
- 4 min read
Happy November Everyone!!!!
We are in the home stretch!! We can do this, I promise. We only have 2 Saturday rehearsals left. There is NO rehearsal on November 25th. That is time to enjoy with your family and gather up all your energy for Performance Week. More information regarding performance week will be coming soon. If you would like to get a sneak peek ahead of time you can go to this link: https://vynutcracker.wixsite.com/vyibanutcracker/show-week.
First things first, PARKING AND THE ALLEY. I already sent out an email regarding parking last week. Let's remember that we can't park in any spaces anywhere on Grant St, around the studio. If you need to park and walk up to the studio, you need to park on Water St, Orange St, or Mulberry St or of course there are always the paid parking lots/garages. After I sent that email last Sunday, I received feedback about the traffic in the alley last Saturday. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE enter Grant St from Water St and exit out Arch St or Mulberry St. We are aware that the alley is not officially one way, but when people are coming both directions, there is no way anyone can get out. Marie or I will be outside tomorrow at 4 pm for the small dancers and 5 pm for the older dancers. If you arrive to the studio to pick up your dancer and no one is outside yet, please go around the block. Do not just sit in front of the studio and wait.
ALL dancers will be in the big studio the entire time for the next 2 weeks. There is no need for anything other than a water bottle. The amount of trash and general mess last week was unacceptable. Please help us keep the studio clean and only send your dancer with water and a labeled coat.
Due last week: Flower orders were due last week but are being extended to this week. https://forms.gle/gqC9wNe9bmh6HBSg8
Due this week: Red Carpet Awards and Dinner. See the message below from the chairperson of this important event.
Due next week: Pizza for dancers on Saturday between shows. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqBKWgfB1kC9wtvamIM221q2CpjbA0qixToXNeSxzR8cbgPA/viewform
If we don't receive an order for your dancer for the pizza we will email you to make sure that your dancer doesn't want pizza so we don't have any tears the day of the pizza dinner.
Due next week: Photo Orders.
No photography is allowed during the show. You can order individual photos of your dancer or photos of the show. Lisa needs these so she knows how many dancers she is photographing. Make sure you write a check or add cash to an envelope for this. This is not part of the studio so we do not handle any of these payments.
Due next week:
Ticket Orders. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnBub-s_LQTCK8HIQ6eqsgAhU0GaN7fTLZB1N8WwIsnuZPDg/viewform
Updated ticket balances will go home tomorrow. The 8 tickets that you are required to sell are due next week. If this requirement is not met by next week, you will be billed for any leftover tickets. This is also the last week to get your 4 commitment tickets.
Show week volunteers:
- We are in need of volunteers for show week. We need every family to volunteer in some capacity during show week. Please go to the following link to sign up: https://vynutcracker.wixsite.com/vyibanutcracker/sign-ups
- We are also in need of lots of food for show week. Every family should sign up to contribute at least one item. We need food for the pizza dinner, professional dancer bags, and the professional dancer hospitality room. Thank you for your help with both of these things.
See everyone at the studio tomorrow between 12:30-12:45!
Thank you,
Kelly, Marie and Viktor
Dear Nutcracker Families,
When all the shows are over, it is time to celebrate and recognize what we have accomplished, and enjoy the evening with friends and families! The Red Carpet Award Ceremony and Dinner is a perfect way to celebrate. We are able to remember to be grateful for the time we spent, and learning opportunities, and grow through friendships we have built during Nutcracker.
The Red Carpet Award Ceremony and Dinner fee/paperwork is due this Saturday 11/11.
If you prefer paper, please submit the form at the studio. If you would rather do this online, submit the form through the Google document with your total payment. PLEASE REMEMBER: If you attend this award ceremony/dinner and pay fees, that means you are asked to bring potluck items. To do this, please sign up using the signup link on the Nutcracker website page. Items to bring:
At least 1 item for one (1) person, or a two (2) people group
2 items for three (3) to four (4) people group,
3-4 items for more than four (4) people group total
The link to sign up dinner is:
Due to the location and room capacity, please kindly limit no more than 6 people. This is the event for your dancer and his/her immediate close family. Please kindly refrain from bringing friends outside of the Nutcracker family. We like to avoid the overcrowding situation both inside and outside parking of the venue.
The general information of the event is:
~~Red Carpet Award Ceremony and Dinner~~
Fee: $5 per person with potluck items to sign up.
Date: Saturday December 9, 2023
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm. (NO earlier arrival than 5pm) dinner starts around 5:30pm
Location: Brightside Opportunities Center
Address: 515 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603
If you have any questions, please contact Junko at: junko.bessho@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing you, and celebrating together!
Junko Greineder
Director of Nutcracker Red Carpet Award Ceremony & Dinner
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