Dance Factory Ridgefield and Savatara Corporation Present
The Nutcracker
Saturday December 13, 2025
6:30pm
Live from
The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT
Composer
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Executive Artistic Director:
Kristin Leggio Sedita
Originally Choreography by:
Brianna Gitnik
Peter Nevin
Kristin Leggio Sedita
Karlie Lynn Zabin
Digital Backdrop Video Production:
Kristin Leggio Sedita
DFR Production Crew:
Dawn Teczar - Tutu Steamer Extraordinaire a
Dennis Sedita & Anthony Forcier - The incredible men behind the magic, movers of heavy things and guardians of the wardrobe
Backstage Managers / Kristin's Angels:
Brianna Gitnik & Arianna Danzig
Backstage Assistants:
Ava Geller
Carson Thomson
Ginger Cox
Nicole Riordan
Laura Ross
Raquel Burkavage
The Klein Crew
Head Carpenter
Jim Shea
Lighting Technician:
Mike Grazioso
Sound Technician:
Tom Ivan
She who makes all things happen:
Jeanette Zygmunt
Facility Manager:
Fred Sailer
Executive Director:
Laurence Caso
Thank you all for sharing your beautiful home with us, and for putting your heart and soul into our productions year after year.
The Cast
In order of appearance
Domestic Goddesses
Una Bellotti, Brynn McCarthy, Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses
Ms. Rose Stahlbaum
Brianna Gitnik
Clara Stahlbaum
Reese Beardslee
Louise Stahlbaum
Lucy Gimigliano
Clara’s Best Friends
Olivia Geluso, Misha Polak
Louise's Godmother Candice
Mia Gimigliano
Party Guests
Jason Ross, Kristin Leggio Sedita
Ashley Armstrong, Ava Brent, Charlotte Johnstone, Ava Mosteanu, Ruby Randle Venn,
Catherine Schernecke, Maya Spivak, Audrey Tomaszewski, Fiona Trainer, Olivia Walden, Bridget White
Godfather Drosselmeyer
Dennis Sedita
Columbine Doll
Brooke Carretta
Harlequin Doll
Ella Vick
Soldier Doll
Mila Polak
Ninja Mice
Emma Beardslee, Moira Casey, Shea Gaudreau, Remi Kozlowski, Rosalia Leocadi, Madeline Libby
Avery Noonan, Claire Runk, Daria Tikhomirova, Lucy Verses
Mouse Queen's Lieutenants
Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Brynn McCarthy, Mila Polak, Alexa Rubinfeld,
Julia Verses, Ella Vick
Soldiers
Oliva Geluso, Lucy Gimigliano, Charlotte Johnstone, Misha Polak, Maya Spivak, Bridget White
Nutcracker Prince/ Cavalier
Shannon Rush
Mouse Queen
Katie Swiatowicz
Snow Queen
Eleanor Jones
Snow Princesses
Mia Gimigliano, Bella Schwartz
Enchanted Snow Flakes
Skyler Mendez, Shannon Rush, Katie Swiatowicz
Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Serena DeCandido, Leena-Rose Marter, Brynn McCarthy, Mila Polak,
Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses, Ella Vick, Jay Webb
Virtues
Una Bellotti, Brynn McCarthy, Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses
Archangels
Ashley Armstrong, Ava Brent, Ava Mosteanu, Charlotte Johnstone,
Ruby Randle Venn, Catherine Schernecke, Audrey Tomaszewski,
Fiona Trainer, Olivia Walden
Guardian Angels
Cordelia Burkavage, Clara DeCandido, June Friedrich, Jiya Meta, Emma Taut
Sugarplum Fairy
Mia Gimigliano
Spanish Princess
Shannon Rush
Spanish Chocolate
Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Serena DeCandido, Leena-Rose Marter, Brynn McCarthy, Mila Polak,
Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses, Ella Vick, Jay Webb
Marzipan
Mia Gimigliano, Bella Schwartz, Eleanor Jones, Katie Swiatowicz
Chinese Princesses
Olivia Geluso, Lucy Gimigliano, Misha Polak
Chinese Tea
Sienna Campbell, Tyler Carmichael, Emily Cook Ibero, Cami Cosio, Annie D'Elisa, Sadie D'Elisa, Zoe Davison, Daphne Guzhan, Anna Leibowitz, Kristen McMillan, Olivia Quinn, Stella Riordan, Francesca Ross,
Sofia Soltis, Kaylie Squerciati, Kayla Zullo
Dew Drop Fairy
Katie Swiatowicz
Flower Princesses
Skyler Mendez, Shannon Rush
Enchanted Flowers
Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Leena-Rose Marter, Brynn McCarthy, Mila Polak,
Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses, Ella Vick
Russian Trepak
Eleanor Jones, Bella Schwartz
Coda: Mila Polak
Candy Canes
Ashley Armstrong, Emma Beardslee, Maya Spivak, Bridget White
Polychannelles
Moira Casey, Shea Gaudreau, Remi Kozlowski, Rosalia Leocadi, Madeline Libby
Avery Noonan, Claire Runk, Daria Tikhomirova, Lucy Verses
Arabian Princess
Skyler Mendez
Arabian Coffee
Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez, Shannon Rush, Katie Swiatowicz
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A Note From the Director:
I am so very grateful to everyone who helped to bring our 2025 Nutcracker to the stage, and for the amazing DFR Dance Parents who juggle schedules and move mountains to ensure their dancers make it to their many ballet classes and rehearsals.
Thank you all from the bottom of my very full heart.
The perseverance and dedication of this group of dancers and instructors, is unparalleled. As is the support and encouragement we have received from our dance family. There are simply no words to express my gratitude or my love for the incredible DFR community that we have all created together.
To all witnessing this remarkable accomplishment, I hope that you enjoy the performance, and experience the joy that these beautiful dancers hold in their hearts for our beloved art form.
May the love, beauty, magic, and celebration of global community that dance, and this time honored ballet, truly stand for, ignite your holiday season!
Thank you to everyone watching at home and in the theater audience for supporting the Susan Vallo Memorial Dance Scholarship Program. Your contribution will help to proliferate the dream, and honor my Mother's memory in the most personal way possible.
To all of my lovelies - MERDE !!!!
With infinite love and gratitude,
Kristin
