‘Nutcracker’ rehearsal comes together before opening night in Tampa
The Straz Center has hosted the annual holiday tradition since 2010.
Cast members perform during rehearsal for Next Generation Ballet's "The Nutcracker" at the Straz Center on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Tampa. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
The Straz Center has hosted the annual holiday tradition since 2010.
More than 100 cast members gathered for Next Generation Ballet’s rehearsal of “The Nutcracker” at the Straz Center on Wednesday in Tampa. Ballet dancers, wardrobe staff, volunteers and others worked together to prepare before they begin performing in front of audiences.
The four shows will be performed from Dec. 16-18 at Carol Morsani Hall. New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan will be performing as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, respectively, alongside young dancers from Next Generation Ballet.
Young cast members listen to their instructors before the start of “The Nutcracker” rehearsal at the Straz Center in Tampa on Wednesday. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
"The Nutcracker" cast members put on their makeup and mingle before rehearsal begins at the Straz Center in Tampa on Wednesday. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
"The Nutcracker" cast member Sophia Pappas, 12, puts on her makeup before rehearsal begins at the Straz Center in Tampa on Wednesday. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
"The Nutcracker" cast members put on their costumes and makeup inside a dressing room before rehearsal begins at the Straz Center in Tampa on Wednesday. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
"The Nutcracker" cast member Ellie Pavlieno, 11, left, helps Chanyrah Adams, 12, put on her costume before rehearsal begins at the Straz Center in Tampa on Wednesday. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
Cast members of "The Nutcracker" grab their costumes from a clothing rack before rehearsal begins at the Straz Center in Tampa on Wednesday. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
Cast members of "The Nutcracker" put on their makeup and make adjustments to their costumes before rehearsal begins at the Straz Center in Tampa on Wednesday. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
A table of props lay on a table for cast members to use for the rehearsal of "The Nutcracker," Wednesday at the Straz Center in Tampa.
[ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
Ann Jones, wardrobe supervisor of "The Nutcracker," does a quality check on a performer's dress and places it on a clothing rack for them, Wednesday at the Straz Center in Tampa. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
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"The Nutcracker" wig dresser Shawna Leonelli, left, puts a wig on cast member Angelica Reyes, 17, before Reyes gets into her costume, Wednesday at the Straz Center in Tampa.
[ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
Artistic director Philip Neal, middle, assists cast members of "The Nutcracker" with their routines Wednesday at the Straz Center in Tampa. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
Mother Yvonne Lemus, right, guides her daughter, 17-year-old Angelica Reyes, through a scene during a rehearsal for "The Nutcracker" Wednesday at the Straz Center in Tampa.
[ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
Cast members of "The Nutcracker" gather in a hallway as they prepare to take the stage for a rehearsal Wednesday at the Straz Center in Tampa.
[ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
A cast member of "The Nutcracker" leaps and dances during rehearsal Wednesday at the Straz Center in Tampa.
[ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
Cast members of "The Nutcracker" perform during a rehearsal in preparation for the live shows that will be in front of large audiences, Wednesday at the Straz Center in Tampa.
[ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
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