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The Nutcracker

© 2022 Ballet San Antonio

Digital Program

Dec 1st – 10th

Performance Details

Ballet San Antonio’s THE NUTCRACKER is Proudly Sponsored by H-E-B.

FRIDAY

December 1

7:30pm

Friday

December 8

7:30 PM

Saturday

December 2

2:00pm
7:30pm
Saturday

December 9

2:00pm
7:30PM
Sunday

December 3

2:00pm

Sunday

December 10

2:00pm

Performance Details

FRIDAY

December 1

7:30pm

Saturday

December 2

2:00pm
7:30pm
Sunday

December 3

2:00pm

Friday

December 8

7:30 PM

Saturday

December 9

2:00pm
7:30PM
Sunday

December 10

2:00pm

The Nutcracker has always been one of our favorite ballets, as well as our favorite time of year, and we’re excited for the chance to draw on our years of experience working with world class choreographers and directors to really bring the story to life on the talented dancers of Ballet San Antonio. Our experience in musical theater and working with Broadway’s greatest creative minds, has also instilled in us what it takes to put on a good show. Our goal is to tell this familiar story in a way that draws children of all ages into the magical tale, while delivering exceptional dancing and a high level of artistry. Whether you’re a dance enthusiast or it’s your first time bringing your family to the ballet, we know that our fresh take on this classic tradition will envelop your whole family in the warmth of the holiday season.“
– Haley Henderson Smith and Easton Smith, Co-Choreographers of The Nutcracker
Read Synopsis
Act I

On a snowy night at the Stahlbaum home, Clara and her rambunctious brother, Fritz, celebrate Christmas Eve.  Suddenly, Clara’s uncle, Herr Drosselmeyer – a mysterious and magical toymaker – arrives and introduces his handsome nephew. Drosselmeyer saved a special gift for Clara, a beautiful, wooden Nutcracker. Consumed by jealousy, Fritz tries to snatch him. In the heat of the fight, she falls to the floor and when she stands, something feels different! 

 Restless, Clara returns downstairs for her beloved Nutcracker. She asks the Nutcracker to dance with her, when suddenly giant mice appear! Drosselmeyer appears and banishes the evil mice. He puts Clara to sleep as the living room transforms. Clara awakens to find herself the same size as her toys! Drosselmeyer brings The Nutcracker to life, the officious Mouse Queen appears and a battle ensues. The Nutcracker slays the Mouse Queen, but only through the intervention of Clara. The Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome Prince, who Clara realizes resembles Herr Drosselmeyer’s nephew. He takes her on a journey where snowflakes dazzle and the Snow Queen and King guide them along their way to the Land of Sweets. 

Act II

Clara and the Prince arrive at the Land of Sweets, greeted by the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy – who resembles her Godmother. Everyone is thrilled to hear that the Mouse Queen was defeated. Filled with joy, the kingdom dances in celebration. Hot Chocolate from Spain begins the festivities, followed by Chinese Tea and Arabian Coffee. The Russian Trepak delivers a spectacular display, along with the sweet Marzipan and Mother Ginger who arrives with her dancing Polichinelles. Shimmering flowers appear as Clara and the Prince lead their waltz, fulfilling her ultimate dream to dance. Finally, the Sugar Plum Fairy returns and Clara watches breathlessly as she soars through the air with her Cavalier. Impressed with Clara’s courageousness, the Sugar Plum Fairy offers Clara the kingdom.  

Before Clara can respond, she finds herself back in her living room; her Nutcracker now back to his old self. Was it all a dream or did her wonderful uncle send her on a captivating journey through the Land of Snow and Sweets?

Welcome to the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts and your Ballet San Antonio’s annual holiday production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Haley and Easton Smith, and proudly sponsored by H-E-B. 

We would like to thank our generous sponsors, incredible Children’s Cast and Mother Ginger Honorees, the CMI Orchestra, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, and the staff, board of directors and dancers of Ballet San Antonio, all without whom this production would not be possible.

On behalf of all of us at Ballet San Antonio, thank you for being here with us. Your patronage not only supports our performances here at the Tobin Center, but also our community outreach efforts to offer free ballet classes with the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, Haven for Hope and our ability to offer The Nutcracker Film, free of charge, to students across the state of Texas. We are grateful beyond measure and please enjoy the show.

Sincerely,

Evin Nicole Eubanks
Chief Executive Officer

Sofiane Sylve
Artistic Director

THE NUTCRACKER

Co-Choreographers

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Easton Smith
CHOREOGRAPHER

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HALEY HENDERSON SMITH
CHOREOGRAPHER

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Evin Nicole Eubanks
Chief Executive Officer
Ballet San Antonio

Manager
School of Ballet San Antonio

Sofiane Sylve
Artistic Director
Ballet San Antonio

Director
School of Ballet San Antonio

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

Artistic Team

Rafael Ferreras
Rehearsal Director
Ballet San Antonio

Robert Grossman
Production Manager
Ballet San Antonio

Lauren LaPorto
Artistic Administrative Coordinator
Ballet San Antonio

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Amy Wilson
Accounting Manager
Ballet San Antonio

Sarah Dalmolin
Administrative Assistant
Ballet San Antonio

Lauren LaPorto

Artistic Administrative Coordinator,
Ballet San Antonio

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

Company Roster

Michael Agudelo

Principal
Ballet San Antonio

Sofie Bertolini

Principal
Ballet San Antonio

Brenna Mulligan-Olson

Principal
Ballet San Antonio

BUSE BABADAG

Soloist
Ballet San Antonio
Instructor
School of Ballet San Antonio

ELAINE BLANK

Soloist
Ballet San Antonio
Instructor
School of Ballet San Antonio

AIDAN CARRASQUEL

Soloist
Ballet San Antonio


JULIA DAVIES

Soloist
Ballet San Antonio
Instructor
School of Ballet San Antonio

Andrea Huynh

Soloist
Ballet San Antonio


VIANCA PALACIOS

Soloist
Ballet San Antonio
Instructor
School of Ballet San Antonio

WILL ROBICHAUD

Soloist
Ballet San Antonio


BENJAMIN ROSE

Soloist
Ballet San Antonio


LOGAN ACKER

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio


ZACHARY BENNETT

CORPS DE BALLET
BALLET SAN ANTONIO


HALEY BLACKWELDER

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio


ALEXANDRA CAREY

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio
Instructor
School of Ballet San Antonio

Alexa Horwath

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio
Instructor
School of Ballet San Antonio

SABRINA KHEIROLOMOOM

CORPS DE BALLET
BALLET SAN ANTONIO
INSTRUCTOR AND BILLING ADMINISTRATOR
SCHOOL OF BALLET SAN ANTONIO

LELAN LEWIS

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio
Instructor
Learning That Moves
You Outreach Program

AIDEN MOSS

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio



Jay Markov

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio
Instructor
School of Ballet San Antonio

Jessica Markov

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio
Instructor
School of Ballet San Antonio

Ashley Onks

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio


MIKAELA STEWART

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio


EMMA WHEELER

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio

AARYANNA YANG

CORPS DE BALLET
Ballet San Antonio

SCHOOL OF BALLET SAN ANTONIO

Leadership Team

Evin Nicole Eubanks
Manager

Sofiane Sylve
Director

Michele Dement
Associate Director

Lauren LaPorto

Artistic Administrative Coordinator,
Ballet San Antonio

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

COMPANY Physicians

DAVID R. SCHMIDT, M.D.
PAUL S. SAENZ, D.O.
RALPH J. “BUD” CURTIS, JR., M.D.
RICHARD T. STEFFEN, M.D.
ROBERT “BOB” GIRLING, M.D.
GEOFFREY P. GLEBUS, M.D.
MARQUE A. ALLEN, D.P.M.
TIMOTHY S. PALOMERA, M.D.
HECTOR U. LOPEZ, M.D.
LINDSAY P. STEPHENS, D.O.
DANIEL SANTA MARIA, M.D.
STEPHEN SAENZ, D.O.
ELIOT J. YOUNG, M.D.
E. R. ANDERSON III, M.D.
JEREMY RUSH, M.D.
BALLET SAN ANTONIO

COMPANY PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

Barbara Guarriello

PT, DPT, OCS, MTC

Sebastian Lopez

PT, DPT

Joseph Sandoval

PT, DPT

Iago Pinto

PT, DPT, OCS

Danielle Aguilar

PT, DPT

Leanna Garza

PT, DPT, OCS

Matthew Hernandez

PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS

Kim Lopez

PT, DPT, OCS

Caitlin Monaghan

PT, DPT

Brian Nietz

PT, DPT, MTC

Mark Ruiz

ATC

School Of BALLET SAN ANTONIO

Instructors

Buse Babadag

Dria Ballew

Elaine Blank

Kenny Borchard

Alexandra Carey

Julia Davies

Rafael Ferreras

Alexa Horwath

Jay Markov

Jessica Markov

Vianca Palacios

Bo Pang

Mauro Villanueva

School Of BALLET SAN ANTONIO

BILLING ADMINISTRATOR

Sabrina Kheirolomoom

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lisa Westmoreland

Chair

David A. Tawil

Treasurer

John H. Frederick, Ph.D.
Joe Loomis
Elizabeth Lorenz

Marissa S. Mata

Dr. Christina Varela Mayer

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

ADVISORY BOARD

Pam Crutchfield

SCHOOL OF BALLET SAN ANTONIO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John H. Frederick, Ph.D., Chair
Cheryl Burroughs, Secretary
Joe Loomis
BALLET SAN ANTONIO

PRODUCTION CREDITS

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

PRODUCTION CREDITS

The Nutcracker

(c) 2022 Ballet San Antonio

December 1-10, 2023

No photography or videos during the performance, please.

PERFORMANCE LENGTH:

Approximately 1 hour, 50 minutes including one 15 minute intermission

Haley Henderson Smith &
Easton Smith

Co-Choreographers

Robert Grossman

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Rebecca J. Simons

STAGE MANAGER

VIDEO EDITING

Chuck Drew
Tech F/X Unlimited, LLC

Patrick McMillan,
Toxey/McMillan
Design Associates, LLC

Mike Palmer

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Marina McElrea Green

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

Karen LeVasseur

WARDROBE ASSISTANT

Ashley McBride

WARDROBE ASSISTANT

Michele Dement

CHILDREN'S CAST REHEARSAL DIRECTOR

Adam McCoy

SOUND DESIGN

I.A.T.S.E. Local 76

STAGEHANDS AND TECH CREW

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

PRODUCTION CREDITS

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

CMI ORCHESTRA CREDITS

Francesco Milioto

Conductor

Leonardo Pineda

Cover Conductor

Katherine Rivas, principal

FLUTE

Lucian Avalon, principal

OBOE/ENGLISH HORN

Carmen Borregales, principal
Viktor Tóth

CLARINET

Eleni Katz, principal

BASSOON

Nelsón Yovera, principal
Asunción Martinez
Emily Aponte

HORN

Ismael Cañizares, principal
Diana Lopez

TRUMPET

Alejandro Diaz, principal

TROMBONE

Julie Woolfolk, principal

HARP

Isaac Fernandez, principal

TIMPANI

Dan Hartung, principal

PERCUSSION

Wayne Ching, principal

CELESTA

Henry Wang, concertmaster
Sergio Carleo
Yung Hsuan Lo
Luis Cuevas
Ricardo Lemus
Anna Khalikova, associate concertmaster
Brenda Rengel
Mario Zelaya
Carlos Chacón

VIOLIN 1

Kenneth Jones, principal
Gregory Mata
Ronald Villabona
Ebedit Fonseca
Imanuel Sandoval
Daniela Lancara
Rita Wang
Ryan Zarmbinski

VIOLIN 2

Kevin Hsu, Principal
Fabiana Alvarez
Edwin Kaplan
Roberto Henriquez
Alexandra Simpson
Tal McGee

VIOLA

Pedro Bonet, principal
Enn Rene Diaz
Yoo-Jung Chang
Andrew Janns
Emily Yoshimoto
Titilayo Ayangade

CELLO

Luis Primera, principal
Erika Perera
Andres Vela

DOUBLE BASS

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

PRODUCTION CREDITS

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

CASTING

The Nutcracker Cast A
BALLET SAN ANTONIO

ACT 1 – PARTY

Clara

Andrea Huynh

Fritz

Salvatore Grillo

Mrs. Stahlbaum

D'Lynn McCartney

Mr. Stahlbaum

Zachary Bennett

Couple 1

Julia Davies / Lelan Lewis

Couple 2

Aaryanna Yang / Shawn Herrin

Couple 3

Haley Blackwelder / Mauro Villanueva

Couple 4

Ashley Onks

Drosselmeyer

Rafael Ferreras

Nephew / Nutcracker

Aidan Carrasquel

Grandpa

Michael Agudelo

Grandma

Michele Dement

Godmother

Brenna Mulligan-Olson

Butler

Jay Markov

Maid Louise

Mikaela Stewart

Maid Gertrude

Elaine Blank

Russian Solider / Cavalier

Aiden Moss

Harlequin

Benjamin Rose

Harlequin Doll

Alexa Horwath

CAST A

Battle Scene

Mouse King (Queen)

Sofie Bertolini

Mice

Lelan Lewis, Haley Blackwelder, Ashley Onks, Jay Markov

Harlequin

Benjamin Rose

Solider

Aiden Moss

Nephew / Nutcracker

Aidan Carrasquel

Clara

Andrea Huynh

Snow King

Will Robichaud

Snow Queen

Vianca Palacios

Snowflake Demis

Elaine Blank, Alexandra Carey, Julia Davies, Emma Wheeler

Snowflake

Sabrina Kheirolomoom, Aaryanna Yang, Jessica Markov, Alexa Horwath, Logan Acker, Mikaela Stewart, Haley Blackwelder, Ashley Onks

CAST A

ACT 2 – Land of Sweets

Angel Kezia

Brenna Mulligan-Olson

Sugar Plum Fairy

Brenna Mulligan-Olson

Cavalier

Michael Agudelo

Spanish Chocolate

Julia Davies / Benjamin Rose / Jay Markov

Arabian Coffee

Zachary Bennett, Vianca Palacios

Chinese Tea

Aidan Carrasquel, Alexa Horwath

French Marzipan (Leads)

Elaine Blank

French Marzipan

Alexandra Carey, Ashley Onks, Haley Blackwelder, Jessica Markov

Russin Candy Canes (Leads)

Aiden Moss

Russian Candy Canes

Lelan Lewis / Benjamin Rose

Mother Ginger, Clara, Nutcracker

Polichinelle, Andrea Hyunh, Aidan Carrasquel

Flower Waltz Couple

Andrea Huynh / Aidan Carrasquel

Flower Waltz (Demis)

Elaine Blank, Alexandra Carey, Haley Blackwelder, Emma Wheeler, Ashley Onks, Julia Davies

Flower Waltz (Corps)

Sabrina Kheirolomoom, Aaryanna Yang, Mikaela Stewart, Logan Acker, Alexa Horwath, Jessica Markov

Pas de deux Sugar Plum / Cavalier

Brenna Mulligan-Olson / Michael Agudelo

CAST A

CHILDREN’S CAST

FRITZ

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Salvator Grillo

PARTY GIRLS

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Angelina Salazar
Caroline Macleod
Carter Tyson
Emma Vu
Gwenevere Barron
Inez Marin
(Tristan Bell-Voss on 12/1)
Madison Bryand
Mia Vu

PARTY BOYS

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Attitcus Grillo
Benjamin Macmillan
Henry Lopez
Jude Deleon

PARTY PRINCESS

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Kendall Jones

PARTY TWINS

All Shows

Ethan Gallegos
Joaquin Dement

MICE

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Elise Almaraz
Emily Esparza
Kirie Estrada
Violet Linck

SOLDIERS

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Ayla Suarez
Bella Casteneda
Caitlin Heil
Camilla Fischer
Catalina Madero
Emma Paini
Hayven Wilson
Madelyn Webster
Malia Snyder
Rose Overby
Sofia Quezada
Tristan Bell-Voss

POLICHINELLES

12/1 7:30PM, 12/2 7:30PM,
12/10 2:00PM

Agnes Hillier
Arianna Valadez
Audrey Almaraz
Christine Brooks
Delayza Cronollia
Ingeborg Hillier
Lauren Brearly
Valentina Savich

ANGELS

12/1 7:30PM, 12/2 7:30PM,
12/10 2:00PM

Avery Hunt
Belen Garza
Briar Robinson
Emily Foster
Emma Ostolaza
Evelyn Bennett
Geneva Reta
Harper Huntington
Harper Weaver
Isa Brozovich
Maya Mistry
Olivia Uranga

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

ACT 1 – PARTY

Clara

Brenna Mulligan-Olson

Fritz

Christopher Jude De Leon

Mrs. Stahlbaum

Lina De Leon

Mr. Stahlbaum

Zachary Bennett

Couple 1

Julia Davies / Lelan Lewis

Couple 2

Aaryanna Yang / Shawn Herrin

Couple 3

Haley Blackwelder / Mauro Villanueva

Couple 4

Ashley Onks / Benjamin Rose

Drosselmeyer

Rafael Ferreras

Nephew / Nutcracker

Michael Agudelo

Grandpa

Aidan Carrasquel

Grandma

Michele Dement

Godmother

Buse Babadag

Butler

Jay Markov

Maid Louise

Mikaela Stewart

Maid Gertrude

Elaine Blank

Russian Solider / Cavalier

Aiden Moss

Harlequin

Will Robichaud

Harlequin Doll

Logan Acker

CAST B

Battle Scene

Mouse King (Queen)

Haley Blackwelder

Mice

Lelan Lewis, Aidan Carrasquel, Benjamin Rose, Jay Markov

Harlequin

Will Robichaud

Solider

Aiden Moss

Nephew / Nutcracker

Michael Agudelo

Clara

Brenna Mulligan-Olson

Snow King

Zachary Bennett

Snow Queen

Vianca Palacios

Snowflake Demis

Elaine Blank, Alexandra Carey, Julia Davies, Emma Wheeler

Snowflake

Sabrina Kheirolomoom, Aaryanna Yang, Jessica Markov, Alexa Horwath, Logan Acker, Mikaela Stewart, Haley Blackwelder, Ashley Onks

CAST B

ACT 2 – Land of Sweets

Angel Kezia

Buse Babadag

Sugar Plum Fairy

Buse Babadag

Cavalier

Will Robichaud

Spanish Chocolate

Andrea Hyunh / Jay Markov / Benjamin Rose

Arabian Coffee

Zachary Bennett / Vianca Palacios

Chinese Tea

Alexa Horwath / Aidan Carrasquel

French Marzipan (Leads)

Julia Davies (Week 1), Sofie Bertolini (Week 2)

French Marzipan

Alexandra Carey, Mikaela Stewart, Sabrina Kheirolomoom, Aaryanna Yang

Russin Candy Canes (Leads)

Aiden Moss

Russian Candy Canes

Lelan Lewis / Benjamin Rose

Mother Ginger, Clara, Nutcracker

Polichinelle, Brenna Mulligan-Olson, Michael Agudelo

Flower Waltz Couple

Brenna Mulligan-Olson/ Michael Agudelo

Flower Waltz (Demis)

Elaine Blank, Alexandra Carey, Haley Blackwelder, Emma Wheeler, Ashley Onks, Julia Davies

Flower Waltz (Corps)

Sabrina Kheirolomoom, Aaryanna Yang, Mikaela Stewart, Logan Acker, Alexa Horwath, Jessica Markov

Pas de deux Sugar Plum / Cavalier

Buse Babadag / Will Robichaud

CAST B

CHILDREN’S CAST

FRITZ

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Jude De Leon

PARTY GIRLS

12/2 2:00PM, 12/2 7:30PM,
12/9 2:00PM, 12/9 7:30PM

Emma Paini
Rose Overby
Tristan Bell-Voss
Caroline Macleod
Catalina Garza
Elena Valladares
Mya Abigail Carter
Gwenevere Barron

PARTY BOYS

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Attitcus Grillo
Benjamin Macmillan
Henry Lopez
Salvator Grillo

PARTY PRINCESS

12/2 2:00PM, 12/2 7:30PM,
12/9 2:00PM, 12/9 7:30PM

Caroline Briscoe

PARTY TWINS

12/2 2:00PM, 12/2 7:30PM,
12/9 2:00PM, 12/9 7:30PM

Ethan Gallegos
Joaquin Dement

MICE

12/2 2:00PM, 12/2 7:30PM,
12/9 2:00PM, 12/9 7:30PM

Charlie Dreszer
Eleanor Marvin
Camila Rodriguez
Zoe Turner

SOLDIERS

12/2 2:00PM, 12/2 7:30PM,
12/9 2:00PM, 12/9 7:30PM

Maya Valladares
Bella Casteneda
Sofia Quezada
Brindisi Somphonephackdy
Alexis Fiegel
Charlette Huckaba
Ayla Suarez
Malia Snyder
Emma Paini
Angelina Salazar
Inez Marin
Camilla Fischer

POLICHINELLES

12/2 2:00PM, 12/9 2:00PM,
12/9 7:30PM

Elena Villarreal
Leia Fluke
Christine Brooks
Addison Sandoval
Mae Dixon
Corrine Summey
Henley Wallace
Alessandra Milmo

ANGELS

12/2 2:00PM, 12/9 2:00PM,
12/9 7:30PM

Lucja Morchat
Londyn Kennedy
Livy Reyes
Brooklyn Kiernan
Paige Perez
Geneva Reta
Maya Mistry
Eliana Herrera
Belen Garza
Harper Huntington
Madeline Miller
Anna Jurezky

THe Nutcracker

Mother Gingers

Mike Osterhage

12/1 at 7:30 pm

KSAT12 Meteorologist and
SA Live Co-Host

Fernando Reyes

12/2 at 2:00 pm

Current VIA Chairman,
Former Rey Feo
and Former Fiesta Commission President

Caroline Alexander

12/2 at 7:30 pm

Founder and Crochet Artist
of Positively Hooked

Marion Thomas

12/3 at 2:00 pm

CEO / Executive Director
Blessed Angels Community Center and Blessed Angels Senior Center

Paul Montalvo

12/8 at 7:30 pm

President and CEO
Classical Music Institute

Cortnie Towers

12/9 at 2:00 pm

ICU RN

Blair Thompson

12/9 at 7:30 pm

Chief Executive Officer
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Children's Residential Care & Counseling

Anna Gilmore

12/10 at 2:00 pm

Licensed Professional Counselor UT Health San Antonio

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

ACT 1 – PARTY

Clara

Andrea Huynh

Fritz

Salvatore Grillo

Mrs. Stahlbaum

D'Lynn McCartney

Mr. Stahlbaum

Zachary Bennett

Couple 1

Julia Davies / Lelan Lewis

Couple 2

Aaryanna Yang / Shawn Herrin

Couple 3

Haley Blackwelder / Mauro Villanueva

Couple 4

Ashley Onks / Will Robichaud

Drosselmeyer

Rafael Ferreras

Nephew / Nutcracker

Aidan Carrasquel

Grandpa

Michael Agudelo

Grandma

Michele Dement

Godmother

Brenna Mulligan-Olson

Butler

Jay Markov

Maid Louise

Mikaela Stewart

Maid Gertrude

Elaine Blank

Russian Solider / Cavalier

Aiden Moss

Harlequin

Benjamin Rose

Harlequin Doll

Alexa Horwath

CAST A

Battle Scene

Mouse King (Queen)

Emma Wheeler

Mice

Lelan Lewis, Haley Blackwelder, Ashley Onks, Jay Markov

Harlequin

Benjamin Rose

Solider

Aiden Moss

Nephew / Nutcracker

Aidan Carrasquel

Clara

Andrea Huynh

Snow King

Aidan Carrasquel

Snow Queen

Buse Babadag

Snowflake Demis

Elaine Blank, Alexandra Carey, Vianca Palacios, Julia Davies

Snowflake

Sabrina Kheirolomoom, Aaryanna Yang, Jessica Markov, Alexa Horwath, Logan Acker, Mikaela Stewart, Haley Blackwelder, Ashley Onks

CAST A

ACT 2 – Land of Sweets

Angel Kezia

Brenna Mulligan-Olson

Sugar Plum Fairy

Brenna Mulligan-Olson

Cavalier

Michael Agudelo

Spanish Chocolate

Sofie Bertolini (Week 1), Julia Davies (Week 2) / Zachary Bennett / Jay Markov

Arabian Coffee

Will Robichaud / Buse Babadag

Chinese Tea

Logan Acker / Zachary Bennett

French Marzipan (Leads)

Emma Wheeler

French Marzipan

Alexandra Carey, Ashley Onks, Haley Blackwelder, Jessica Markov

Russin Candy Canes (Leads)

Aiden Moss

Russian Candy Canes

Lelan Lewis / Benjamin Rose

Mother Ginger, Clara, Nutcracker

Polichinelle, Andrea Hyunh, Aidan Carrasquel

Flower Waltz Couple

Andrea Huynh / Aidan Carrasquel

Flower Waltz (Demis)

Elaine Blank, Alexandra Carey, Haley Blackwelder, Emma Wheeler, Ashley Onks, Julia Davies

Flower Waltz (Corps)

Sabrina Kheirolomoom, Aaryanna Yang, Mikaela Stewart, Logan Acker, Alexa Horwath, Jessica Markov

Pas de deux Sugar Plum / Cavalier

Sofie Bertolini / Jay Markov

CAST A

CHILDREN’S CAST

FRITZ

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Salvator Grillo

PARTY GIRLS

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Angelina Salazar
Caroline Macleod
Carter Tyson
Emma Vu
Gwenevere Barron
Inez Marin
(Tristan Bell-Voss on 12/1)
Madison Bryand
Mia Vu

PARTY BOYS

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Attitcus Grillo
Benjamin Macmillan
Henry Lopez
Jude Deleon

PARTY PRINCESS

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Kendall Jones

PARTY TWINS

All Shows

Ethan Gallegos
Joaquin Dement

MICE

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Elise Almaraz
Emily Esparza
Kirie Estrada
Violet Linck

SOLDIERS

12/1 7:30PM, 12/3 2:00PM,
12/8 7:30PM, 12/10 2:00PM

Ayla Suarez
Bella Casteneda
Caitlin Heil
Camilla Fischer
Catalina Madero
Emma Paini
Hayven Wilson
Madelyn Webster
Malia Snyder
Rose Overby
Sofia Quezada
Tristan Bell-Voss

POLICHINELLES

12/3 2:00 PM, 12/8 7:30 PM

Amelia Nesbitt
Camila Reniu
Mariel Reniu
Addison Sandoval
Emmerson Bush
Beatriz Watson
Henley Wallace
Elizabeth Link

ANGELS

12/3 2:00 PM, 12/8 7:30 PM

Evelyn Welzien
Amelia Schneider
Marlowe Johnson
Charlie Walker
Paige Perez
Kylie Ann Pickens
Victoria Tapanes
Clara Spalten
Gabriella Guarriello
Katie Shortt
Emma Ostolaza
Harriett Ditto

THe Nutcracker

Mother Gingers

Mike Osterhage

12/1 at 7:30 pm

KSAT12 Meteorologist and
SA Live Co-Host

Fernando Reyes

12/2 at 2:00 pm

Current VIA Chairman,
Former Rey Feo
and Former Fiesta Commission President

Caroline Alexander

12/2 at 7:30 pm

Founder and Crochet Artist
of Positively Hooked

Marion Thomas

12/3 at 2:00 pm

CEO / Executive Director
Blessed Angels Community Center and Blessed Angels Senior Center

Paul Montalvo

12/8 at 7:30 pm

President and CEO
Classical Music Institute

Cortnie Towers

12/9 at 2:00 pm

ICU RN

Blair Thompson

12/9 at 7:30 pm

Chief Executive Officer
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Children's Residential Care & Counseling

Anna Gilmore

12/10 at 2:00 pm

Licensed Professional Counselor
UT Health San Antonio

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

Patrons & Members

Members

Champion

Carla and John Brozovich
Rachel and Ricardo Reyna
Lisa and Jason Westmoreland

BENEFACTOR

Friends of Ballet San Antonio
Joanne and Gary Lawton
Robin and Jason Warman

SUPPORTER

Marissa S. Mata
Evin Nicole Eubanks and Mark Rose
Delina V. Montgomery and Jack Saenz
Paul Montalvo and Mariana Vela
Drs. Alice and Sergio Viroslav
Liana and Nick Weiland

Patrons

AMBASSADOR

Tamra Farris
Phyllis and Stephen Ingram

ADVOCATE

Laura Cabanilla
Martin and Frederica Kushner

FRIEND

Maureen Caspers
Nailah Exantus
Diana and Thomas Gendry
Shari Mao
Tinsley Smith
Tribu Creative
Reese and Amy Wilson

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

Digital Marketing

BALLET SAN ANTONIO

Public Relations

Special

Thanks

Carla and John Brozovich
Rachel and Ricardo Reyna
Lisa and Jason Westmoreland
Mike Fresher and the team of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Tribu Creative
KGBTexas
Pam Crutchfield
Mayor Ron Nirenberg and the San Antonio City Council
Lori Houston
City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture
Judge Peter Sakai and the Bexar County Comissioners Court

Mayor JR Trevino and the City of Castle Hills
Haven for Hope
Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio
Blair Thompson and Roy Maas Youth Alternatives
Mike Osterhage
Fernando Reyes
Caroline Alexander
Marion Thomas
Paul Montalvo
Cortnie Towers
Anna Gilmore

SAVE-THE-DATE FOR THESE EXCITING UPCOMING EVENTS!

BSA Luncheon Raffle

Cartier Love Bracelet

$100 per ticket, up to 300 tickets available 
($7,350 Value)

The School of Ballet San Antonio provides dancers ages 2 and above the opportunity to work with our professional staff to emphasize the French curriculum of musicality, sound technique and a strong focus on alignment of the body.

DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Each of us at Ballet San Antonio believes deeply in the strength of our community and strives each day to bring out the creative best in the lives that we touch.

Your support and your patronage not only support our performances at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, but also our community outreach efforts to offer free ballet classes with the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, Haven for Hope and our ability to offer The Nutcracker Film free of charge, to students across the state of Texas.

Will you consider a gift today?

A Midsummer
Night’s Dream

World Premiere
February 23rd – 25th, 2024