Monday Dress Rehearsal
December 7, 2026 • Montrose Pavilion
The Nutcracker, Remixed! • Show 1
It’s almost showtime! This rehearsal gives dancers a chance to practice on the Pavilion stage in costume before opening night.
Does My Dancer Attend Monday?
Monday is the dress rehearsal for Show 1—the Wednesday, December 9 performance.
Performers listed in the Monday attendance PDF must attend unless told otherwise. Open the PDF below and check your dancer’s classes, roles, and name.
Some routines are rehearsed with music only and do not require those dancers to attend. Use the Monday attendance list to confirm who is needed.
The Monday PDF lists the classes and dancers needed, grouped by act and shown in dance order. It also gives arrival times. The class comparison PDF helps you find your dancer’s assigned shows and rehearsals.
If your dancer has several classes or featured roles, check every assignment and use their earliest required arrival time. If you cannot find their name or something looks incorrect, ask Lexi before assuming they are excused.
Monday at a Glance
- Listed in Act 1 or both acts: Arrive 3:15–3:30 p.m. Ready to rehearse at 4:00 p.m.
- Listed in Act 2 only: Arrive by 5:30 p.m. Ready for finale and bows at 5:45 p.m.
- Entrance: Pavilion front door.
- Check-in: As dancers enter the hall.
- Pickup: In the lobby after staff release your dancer.
Not sure which act? Act 1 is the first half of the show; Act 2 is the second. Check where your dancer is listed in the Monday PDF.
Your Dancer’s Rehearsal Schedule
Listed in Act 1 Only
Arrive: 3:15–3:30 p.m.
Please do not arrive earlier.
Ready: 4:00 p.m.
Seated in the theater, in costume, and ready to begin.
Pickup: Approximately 6:30 p.m.
Dancers may leave after their dances and the full-cast finale and bows are complete, once staff release them. Meet your dancer in the lobby.
Finale and bows are rehearsed between Act 1 and Act 2. If your dancer stays to watch Act 2, they must sit quietly in the rear of the theater.
Listed in Act 2 Only
Arrive: By 5:30 p.m.
Check in as you enter the hall. Place belongings in the conference room, then join your class group in the hallway.
Ready for finale and bows: 5:45 p.m.
In costume and ready in the hallway. After bows, dancers go to the theater with their group for Act 2.
Pickup: After your dancer’s final dance and bows, once staff release them.
Meet your dancer in the lobby.
The full rehearsal is expected to finish around 8:30–9:00 p.m. Some dancers finish earlier and may leave when released.
Listed in Both Acts
Arrive: 3:15–3:30 p.m.
Ready: 4:00 p.m.
Seated in the theater in your first costume.
Pickup: After all assigned dances and finale/bows, once staff release your dancer.
Meet in the lobby. Finishing time depends on your dancer’s final dance in Act 2.
Please allow flexibility for pickup. We stop to work on spacing, lighting, and transitions, so finishing times are estimates. The PDF shows dance order, not exact pickup times.
For dancers finishing during Act 2, we recommend having them call when ready. Calls from our phones may come from 970-318-0150 or 970-318-0308.
Arrive Ready
Wear your first costume under a labeled robe, with performance hair finished. Makeup is not required for Monday’s dress rehearsal.
Bring everything needed for your assigned dances. Review the Family Guide for costumes, tights, shoes, hair, and the complete packing checklist.
- No jewelry. Stud earrings are okay.
- Remove nail polish before arriving, and leave nail polish at home.
- Keep makeup out of young children’s reach. An adult should supervise any touch-ups if makeup is brought.
For Parents & Caregivers
You’re welcome to wait in the lobby. The theater is reserved for dancers and staff during dress rehearsal so everyone can practice and prepare.
Dancers take their costumes home after Monday’s rehearsal for the performance. Any accessories or props assigned to stay backstage should remain there.
Tech Notes — Coming in November
The full technical show order and detailed backstage notes will be added in November. For now, use the Monday parent PDF above to confirm who attends and when to arrive.
Need Help?
For your dancer’s assignments or costume questions, email lexi@weehawkenarts.org. If you can’t find your personalized show email, check your spam or junk folder.
For production questions or corrections to the Monday attendance list, email natasha@weehawkenarts.org.
Thank you for helping us get ready for opening night. We can’t wait to see your dancer shine!
