Dance Factory Ridgefield and Savatara Corporation Present
The Nutcracker
Saturday December 13, 2025
6:30pm
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Live from
The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT
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Composer
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Executive Artistic Director:
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Kristin Leggio Sedita
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Originally Choreography by:
Brianna Gitnik
Peter Nevin
Kristin Leggio Sedita
Karlie Lynn Zabin
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Digital Backdrop Video Production:
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Kristin Leggio Sedita
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DFR Production Crew:
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Dawn Teczar - Tutu Steamer Extraordinaire a
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Dennis Sedita & Anthony Forcier - The incredible men behind the magic, movers of heavy things and guardians of the wardrobe
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Backstage Managers / Kristin's Angels:
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Brianna Gitnik & Arianna Danzig
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Backstage Assistants:
Ava Geller
Carson Thomson
​Ginger Cox
Nicole Riordan
Laura Ross
Raquel Burkavage
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The Klein Crew
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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.
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The Cast
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​In order of appearance
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Domestic Goddesses
Una Bellotti, Brynn McCarthy, Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses​
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Ms. Stahlbaum
Brianna Gitnik
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Clara Stahlbaum
Reese Beardslee
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Louise Stahlbaum
Lucy Gimigliano
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Clara’s Best Friends
Olivia Geluso, Misha Polak
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Louise's Godmother
Mia Gimigliano
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Party Guests
Nicole Riordan, Jason Ross
Ashley Armstrong, Ava Brent, Charlotte Johnstone, Ava Mosteanu, Ruby Randle Venn,
Catherine Schernecke, Maya Spivak, Audrey Tomaszewski, Fiona Trainer, Olivia Walden, Bridget White
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Godfather Drosselmeyer
Dennis Sedita
Columbine Doll
Brooke Carretta
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Harlequin Doll
Ella Vick
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Soldier Doll
Mila Polak
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Ninja Mice
Emma Beardslee, Moira Casey, Shea Gaudreau, Remi Kozlowski, Rosalia Leocadi, Madeline Libby
Avery Noonan, Claire Runk, Daria Tikhomirova, Lucy Verses
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Mouse Queen's Lieutenants
Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Brynn McCarthy, Mila Polak, Alexa Rubinfeld,
Julia Verses, Ella Vick
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Soldiers
Oliva Geluso, Lucy Gimigliano, Charlotte Johnstone, Misha Polak, Maya Spivak, Bridget White
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Nutcracker Prince/ Cavalier
Shannon Rush
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Mouse Queen
Katie Swiatowicz
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Snow Queen
Eleanor Jones
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Snow Princesses
Mia Gimigliano, Bella Schwartz
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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
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Archangels
Ashley Armstrong, Ava Brent, Ava Mosteanu, Charlotte Johnstone,
Ruby Randle Venn, Catherine Schernecke, Audrey Tomaszewski,
Fiona Trainer, Olivia Walden
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Guardian Angels
Cordelia Burkavage, Clara DeCandido, June Friedrich, Jiya Meta, Emma Taut
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Sugarplum Fairy
Mia Gimigliano
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Spanish Princess
Shannon Rush
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Spanish Chocolate
Una Bellotti, Brooke Carretta, Serena DeCandido, Leena-Rose Marter, Brynn McCarthy, Mila Polak,
Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses, Ella Vick, Jay Webb
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Marzipan
Mia Gimigliano, Bella Schwartz, Eleanor Jones, Katie Swiatowicz
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Chinese Princesses
Olivia Geluso, Lucy Gimigliano, Misha Polak
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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
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Dew Drop Fairy
Katie Swiatowicz
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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
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Russian Trepak
Eleanor Jones, Bella Schwartz
Coda: Mila Polak
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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
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Arabian Princess
Skyler Mendez
Arabian Coffee​
Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez, Shannon Rush, Katie Swiatowicz​
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A Note From the Director:
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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To all of my lovelies - MERDE !!!!
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With infinite love and gratitude,
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Kristin
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