Dance Factory Ridgefield and Savatara Corporation Present
The Nutcracker
Saturday December 10, 2022
6:30pm
&
Sunday December 11, 2022
4:30pm
Live from
The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT
All proceeds benefit the Susan Vallo Memorial Dance Scholarship Program
Executive Artistic Director:
Kristin Leggio Sedita
Original Choreography & Coaching:
The magnificent Peter Nevin,
The grateful Kristin Leggio Sedita,
& The exquisite Karlie Lynn Zabin
Composer
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Digital Backdrop Video Production:
Kristin Leggio Sedita
Production Crew:
Dawn Teczar - Tutu Steamer Extraordinaire a
Kayla Scatterday - Beloved Director's Assistant
Dennis Sedita - The incredible man behind the magic (and behind the Director)
Backstage Assistants:
Eliza Morris (DFR Alumni)
Kayla Scatterday (DFR Company Dancer)
Sophia Scholl (DFR Alumni)
Lauren Barrett (DFR Instructor)
Arianna Danzig (DFR Instructor)
Maggie Haber (DFR Instructor)
The Divine Klein Team
Head Carpenter/The All Knowing:
Alex Dunn
Lighting Technician/Genius:
Everett Rende
Sound Technician/Magician:
Tom Ivan
She who makes all things happen:
Jeanette Zygmunt
The best Facility Manager on the planet, and our dear friend:
Fred Sailer
Executive Director and beloved champion of the Arts:
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
Olivia Flavin, Ava Kirsch, Melia Meier, Maddi Rose, Olivia Sonders
The Fabulous Ms. Stahlbaum
Donya Royaee
Clara Stahlbaum
Ella Vick
Louise Stahlbaum
Mila Polak
Clara’s Best Friend
Brooke Carretta
Party Guests
Kristen Beardslee, Peter Nevin, Nicole Riordan
Party Girls
Reese Beardslee, Kelly Gallagher, Olivia Geluso, Brynn McCarthy, Naima Millar, Allison Prugh,
Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses
Godfather Drosselmeyer
Dennis Sedita
Columbine Doll
Saturday: Kristina Stranik
Sunday: Paige Gallagher
Harlequin Doll
Saturday: Eleanor Jones
Sunday: Skyler Mendez
Soldier Doll
Saturday: Shannon Rush
Sunday: Katie Swiatowicz
Ninja Mice
Ashley Armstrong, Lucia Gimigliano, Ava Maucieri, Misha Polak, Kenzie Polo, Maya Spivak, Bridget White
Mouse Queen's Lieutenants
Olivia Flavin, Ava Kirsch, Melia Meier, Bella Schwartz, Kristina Stranik
Soldiers
Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez, Aidan Reed, Shannon Rush, Katie Swiatowicz
Nutcracker Prince/ Cavalier
Saturday: Willow Bradford
Sunday: Maddi Rose
Mouse Queen
Saturday: Ava Geller
Sunday: Julia Signorelli
Snow Queen
Natalie Gilbert
Snow Princesses
Melia Meier, Julia Signorelli
Enchanted Snow Flakes
Willow Bradford, Fiona Conway, Olivia Flavin, Phoebe Fogerty Bell, Paige Gallagher, Ava Geller,
Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez, Angela Pacheco, Maddi Rose, Donya Royaee, Shannon Rush,
Olivia Sonders, Kristina Stranik, Katie Swiatowicz
Sugarplum Fairy
Saturday: Phoebe Fogerty Bell
Sunday: Angela Pacheco
Virtues
Mia Gimigliano, Bella Schwartz
Archangels
Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez, Donya Royaee, Shannon Rush, Katie Swiatowicz
Guardian Angels
Addison Amin, Emma Beardslee, Siena Campbell, Emily Cook Ibero, Stella Riordan, Augustina Ross, Claire Runk
Marzipan
Saturday: Willow Bradford, Ava Geller, Angela Pacheco
Saturday Coda: Fiona Conway
Sunday: Willow Bradford, Fiona Conway, Ava Geller
Chinese Princesses
Saturday: Maddi Rose, Julia Signorelli
Sunday: Olivia Flavin, Paige Gallagher
Chinese Tea
Ashley Armstrong, Lucia Gimigliano, Ava Maucieri, Misha Polak, Kenzie Polo, Maya Spivak, Bridget White
Spanish Princess
Saturday: Ava Kirsch
Sunday: Willow Bradford
Spanish Chocolate
Eleanor Jones, Skyler Mendez, Aidan Reed, Shannon Rush, Katie Swiatowicz
Arabian Princess
Saturday: Angela Pacheco
Sunday: Phoebe Fogerty Bell
Sunday Coda: Julia Signorelli
Arabian Coffee
Willow Bradford, Fiona Conway, Ava Geller, Natalie Gilbert,
Gingerbread Cookies
Reese Beardslee, Brooke Carretta, Olivia Geluso, Mila Polak
Polychannelles
Reese Beardslee, Kelly Gallagher, Olivia Geluso, Brynn McCarthy, Naima Millar, Allison Prugh, Alexa Rubinfeld, Julia Verses
Russian Trepak
Saturday: Fiona Conway, Olivia Sonders
Sunday: Phoebe Fogerty-Bell, Olivia Sonders
Dew Drop Fairy
Saturday: Ava Geller
Sunday: Fiona Conway
Flower Princesses
Ava Kirsch, Melia Meier
Enchanted Flowers
Avery Costigan, Olivia Flavin, Paige Gallagher, Mia Gimigliano, Bella Schwartz, Julia Signorelli, Kristina Stranik
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A Note From the Director:
I am so very grateful to everyone who helped to bring our 2022 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.
Over the past six months, there have been many changes and emotional circumstances within the DFR Family. Our Company dancers have not only faced these challenges with grace, but have utilized them as a means to expand and grow exponentially. I am so incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
We are so very fortunate to welcome two tremendously talented artists, Peter Nevin and Karlie Lynn Zabin, to the Ballet Faculty this year. Their contributions to the 2022 Nutcracker, and to the studio, are transcendent. You continue to exceed all expectations, supporting and manifesting my vision, and boldly elevating the world class education we provide at DFR with so much passion. I look forward to creating side by side with both of you for many years to come.
The perserverence 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 created together.
To all witnessing this remarkable accompishment, I hope that you enjoy the performances, and experience the joy that these beautiful dancers hold in their hearts for our divine, 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