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Phone No’s, Websites, E-mail
Huntsville Ballet ................................................................... 539-0961
.................................................................................. info@communityballet.org
Rehearsal Schedule ....................................... www.huntsvilleballetcompany.org
Von Braun Center (VBC) ....................................................................... 533-1953
Huntsville Ballet’s
The Nutcracker
2013
VBC Ticket Office ................................................................................... 551-2345
TicketMaster ..................................................................................800-277-1700
Kristy Maples ................................................................................. 256-599-1005
...................................................................................... kmaples@scottsboro.org
Lorna Foster ....................................................................................251-472-6129
Are Ya Hungry???
Delivery or Pick Up
Quiznos 900 Bob Wallace Ave ................................................. 539-4475
(Put receipt in CBA envelope @ Q.'s & they’ll donate 10% to CBA)
Steak-Out— 2105 Whitesburg Dr. ............................................ 539-1900
............................................................................ huntsvillesteakout.com
Papa Johns—2806 Memorial Pkwy. SW .................................. 533-7272
Jason’s Deli—4800 Whitesburg Dr. ......................................... 883-7300
Wok Express—212 Andrew Jackson ....................................... 539-8826
Mexican Express—3228 Bob Wallace Ave .............................. 533-7000
To Go
Caffeine's Marketplace (Starbuck’s-Embassy Suites) ...... 539-7373 (ES)
Starbuck’s—800 Airport Rd. .................................................... 881-1240
Nothing But Noodles 4800 Whitesburg Dr. .............................. 382-2999
(Put receipt in CBA envelope @ NBN’s & they’ll donate 10% to CBA)
Little Paul’s Barbecue—815 Madison St. ................................. 536-7227
Tenders—800 Holmes Ave. ...................................................... 533-7599
El Coyote—6610 Old Madison Pike ......................................... 837-6876
Ruby Tuesday—Piedmont Point ............................................... 880-8214
Blue Plate Café— 3210 Governor’s Drive 6a—2p .................. 533-8808
Applebee’s— South Memorial Parkway................................... 881-8111
Logan’s Roadhouse4249 Balmoral Dr. ..................................... 881-0584
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Handbook
for
Parents, Dancers & Volunteers
Phillip Otto, Artistic Director
Rachel Butler, School Director
Kristy Maples, Volunteer Coordinator
Dressing Room Supplies
November 2013
Dear Parents, Dancers & Volunteers,
Once again we are very excited that the Huntsville Ballet is
back at the Von Braun Center (VBC) Concert Hall for its 45th
annual production of The Nutcracker with the Huntsville
Symphony Orchestra. As was the case last year, this performance is made possible from the contributions of many ballet
families, patrons and area businesses.
The Nutcracker demands a large commitment from the families, teachers, and dancers to make this wonderful annual
production a successful one. We thank you.
Please take time to read through this booklet carefully. It
contains rules, expectations and other specific and helpful
information needed before the first rehearsal at the VBC Concert Hall.
We are asking for volunteers, and many of you have already
signed up. The organization and assignment of volunteers
has changed due to the number of dancers, as well as the professional union crew working at the VBC.
This booklet of information should address most of the questions and concerns you may have and help you understand
what will be required of you during “Nutcracker Week” at the
VBC.
Dressing Room Notes:
*Be courteous of your fellow cast members privacy and ALWAYS KNOCK
when entering a dressing room.
*Only cast members and parent volunteers will be allowed in the dressing
rooms.
*Party-Scene Dressers will be trained during Tech Week.
*Party girl moms will be allowed in the dressing room to fix hair and
makeup, and will leave once the dressers come in to help dress.
Dancers need to bring:
Be sure your shoes and tights are clean and presentable!
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All make-up required for character
Make-up remover
Deodorant (even for the youngest children because costumes
are shared)
Box of tissues or cotton balls
Face cloth and towel
Hair Supplies: See page 12 & 13
Clean leotard, tights plus an emergency pair of tights
Homework, books, cards, quiet games, maybe even some-
NOTES:
If you have any questions, please feel free to call Kristy Maples, Volunteer Coordinator, 256-599-1005 at any time with
your concerns and questions. She will be more than happy to
help you.
Thank you for your time and commitment,
Phillip Otto
Artistic Director and Choreographer
Huntsville Ballet Company
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Character
Chinese Girls
Hair
(For more info
See page 11)
Make-up
(See pages
13-15)
Ballet Bun
Basic
Tights
Shoes/
Elastic
Liner or
Undergarment
Pink
Blk Pte/
Pink
Ribbon
Any leotard
that does
not show
Table of Contents
Letter from Artistic Director ...................................................... 2
Performance Notes ..................................................................... 4
Important Information ................................................................ 5
Chinese Lion
Neat and Clean
Light Basic
White
White
Russian Male
Neat and Clean
Light Basic
Black
Black
Nutcracker VBC Rehearsal Schedule ........................................ 6
Volunteer Procedures for Rehearsals & Performances .............. 7
Rules for All Cast Members & Special Info for Parents ........... 8
Russian Girls
Shepardess
Ballet Bun
Basic
Ballet Bun
Wolf
Pink
Black
Character
Pink
Trunks
Basic
Pink
Pink
Pointe
Nude or
White Bra/
Pink
Trunks
Basic
Pink
Pink
Any leotard
that does
not show
Black/
Pink
Pink, White
or Flesh
leotard
Lambs
Pinned close to
the head or french
braids tucked.
Basic
Clowns
French braid or
braids tucked
Basic
special makeup applied by
makeup assts
Pink
Pink
White, Pink
or Flesh
leotard
Flowers
Ballet Bun
Basic
Pink
Pink
Pointe
Pink
Trunks
Pink
Meet the Do Nots ....................................................................... 9
VBC Concert Hall with Dressing Rooms, etc. ................... 10-11
Nutcracker Hair: Ringlets 101 ............................................ 12-13
Buns, Hats & Headpieces & Boys
Make-up Buying Hints & Suggestions .................................... 13
Make-up Application ............................................................... 14
Make-up How-To & Drawings ................................................ 15
Nutcracker Character Specific Info Guide .......................... 16-19
(dressing room assignments, hair, make-up, tights, shoes and
elastic, etc.)
Phone Numbers, Websites, E-mail addresses .......................... 20
Wardrobe will dye all Pointe Shoes, All other Shoes are the responsibility of the dancer.
*Dressing Rooms—A list will be posted at the VBC on the day of arrival
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PERFORMANCE NOTES
Phillip Otto, Artistic Director—is fully involved in the performance . All of your questions during the performance should be
directed to the Volunteer Coordinator, Kristy Maples. Mr. Otto
and Ms. Butler will be concentrating on the on-going production.
Rachel Butler, Ballet Mistress—will be working backstage for the
entire performance.
Stage Manager and Crew—Are made up of VBC union employees
and some volunteers. They will expect a professional atmosphere
in which to focus on all production matters.—Props -Handle
props only if it is part of your role to do so. If you have any issues,
questions or problems with a prop, please tell one of the backstage crew members, and they will take care of it.
Parent Liaison/Volunteer Coordinator—Kristy Maples is the
volunteer coordinator and will float around the entire dressing
room, wardrobe and backstage area. If you have any issues, problems and questions that cannot be answered by other volunteers,
please see Kristy.
Lisa Ordway, Costumer—will be in attendance in the Wardrobe/
Sewing area of the VBC, see map pgs 10-11. Volunteers in the
maintenance, repair and distribution of costumes will assist Lisa.
If you have a problem with your costume, please bring it to Ms
Ordway’s attention.
Check-In Desk—located in the Ballet Room. Dancers, as well as all
volunteers, WILL BE REQUIRED TO CHECK IN at the desk.
Check-In volunteers will receive pre-printed volunteer badges.
For security purposes, NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED TO
THE DRESSING ROOMS without a Huntsville Ballet badge.
This means you will not have access to the backstage area unless
you are a volunteer for that particular performance. The volunteers are responsible to account for all dancers and will need to
call alternates, if necessary. They will also be able to answer any
questions or direct your questions to the right person.
Scene Runners—Three or four volunteers will assist in calling
scenes and helping dancers to get to their proper places on stage.
These volunteers will need to have knowledge of the production
and Tchaikovsky’s score. Special nametags will be issued to scene
runners for stage access. Mr. Otto insists that scene runners are
the only volunteers to be allowed in the backstage wings.
Front of the House Manager-Lorna Foster is the volunteer coordinator that will coordinate all ushers for all performances including school show and public performances.
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Character
Hair
(For more info
See page 11)
Make-up
(See pages
13-15)
Tights
Shoes/
Elastic
Liner or
Undergarment
King Mouse
Large Mice
Small Mice
Pinned close to
the head or french
braids tucked.
N/A
Provided
Gray
Any leotard
that does
not show
Black/
Black
Any leotard
that does
not show
Soldiers
Basic w/red
High Bun to be
lipstick +
Black
worn neatly under
cheeks & brows Socks
hat.
by makeup asst
Nutcracker
Prince
Neat and Clean
Light
Basic
White
Black/
White
Snow
Ballet Bun
Basic
Pink
Pink Pointe
Pimk
Trunks
All
Angels
High Ballet Bun
Basic
Pink
Pink
White, Pink
or Flesh
Leotard
Spanish Girls
Lead
Ballet Bun
Basic
Pink
Red Pointe/
Pink Ribbon
Pink
Trunks
Spanish Girls
Corps
Ballet Bun
Basic
Black
Black
Character
Black
Cami Leo
Spanish Males
Neat and Clean
Light
Basic
Black
Black
Arabian Lead
Ponytail
Basic
Flesh
Flesh Pte
Any trunk
that does
not show
Arabian Girls
Ponytail
Basic
None
None
Any trunk
that does
not show
*Dressing Rooms—A list will be posted at the VBC on the day of arrival.
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Character
Hair
(For more info
See page 11)
Make-up
(See pages
13-15)
Tights
Shoes/
Elastic
Black
Maids
Low Bun
Basic
Pink
Fritz
Party Boys*
Teen Boys
Neat and clean.
Styled away from
face.
Basic
White
Clara
Party Girls*
Teen Girls
Front half pulled up
away from face.
Ringlets. (p. )
Basic
Mr. Stalhbaum
& Party
Gentlemen
Neat and clean.
Style away from
face.
See Costume Shop
For style info
Mrs Stahlbaum
& Party
Women
Undershirt
Pink
Black/
Pink
Any leotard
that does
not show
Light
Basic
Black
Socks
Black
Shoes
Wing Tip
Tux Shirt/
Black
Dress Pants
Basic
Pink
Stockings
Black/
Pink
Basic
Harlequin
(Male Dancer)
Ballet Bun
Cheeks applied
by makeup allt.
Columbine
Ballet Bun
Cheeks applied
by makeup allt.
Neat and Clean
Baby Mice
Pinned close to
the head or french
braids tucked.
Any leotard
that does
not show
Black/
White
Drosselmyer
Soldier Doll
Character or
Blk ballet/
Pink
Liner or
Undergarment
Basic
Light Basic
Cheeks applied
by makeup asst.
Light
Basic
Character
Black
Black
Any leotard
that does
not show
Pink
Pink
Pointe
Pink
Trunks
Pink
Black
White Leotard & white
long sleeve
Turtle Neck
*Dressing Rooms—A list will be posted at the VBC on the day of arrival.
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All cast members must attend all rehearsals at the VBC whether they
are cast to rehearse or not. Cast members who do not rehearse will
have the opportunity to watch and learn from the audience. This also
ensures that you are present for any changes that may occur and to
receive any information given. Parents will be responsible for their
All dancers are expected to behave in a professional and responsible
manner during all rehearsals, performances and while observing.
There will be no running around the building! Dancers agree
to follow directions of those conducting rehearsals and volunteers supervising backstage area.
REHEARSALS: Dancers must be on time, properly dressed and ready
to dance at every rehearsal for which they are scheduled. It is the responsibility of each dancer to check the rehearsal and performance
schedule frequently. NOTE: Dressing Rooms are very crowded. If
you are not in ACT I, do not use the dressing room until your check-in
time. Do not bring friends, relatives or siblings to dress rehearsals.
ABSENCES: Planned absences need to be in writing or called in to the
office, 539-0961. Illness and family emergencies are the ONLY acceptable excuses and must be explained in writing. NO EXCEPTIONS
WILL BE MADE TO THIS RULE! If a dancer is ill and cannot perform, please let the ballet know as soon as possible. Call the office at
539-0961 when rehearsals are at the studio and call Kristy at 256-5991005 when rehearsals are moved over to the VBC.
TRANSPORTATION: Plan ahead. Plan on how, where and when you
will be dropped off and picked up for rehearsals and performances.
Remember, all rehearsals will start promptly.
PARKING: The parking near the Concert Hall (a.k.a. North Hall Parking) .is limited and the cost is $5/day. For more info please go to
http://www.vonbrauncenter.com/pages/maps_parking.html
Black
Pink
PARTICIPATION: It is a great honor and privilege to be a cast member in The Nutcracker ballet. In accepting a part in The Nutcracker, it
is agreed that dancers will attend ALL rehearsals and appear in
EVERY performance for which he or she is scheduled.
children during rehearsals where volunteers are not present.
Black
Socks
Black
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS: Strictly prohibited during rehearsals and performances.
NUTCRACKER BOUTIQUE: Will be open during the rehearsals
and shows. Please buy from us and buy lots. Parent volunteers
will be needed to help in the Boutique.
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The Nutcracker 2013 VBC Schedule
Make-up
This schedule is tentative depending on VBC availability and cost.
The schedule and any changes will be posted on the studio bulletin boards as
well as the web. To Access the schedule via our website log on to
www.huntsvilleballetcompany.org and run your mouse over the ABOUT THE
COMPANY. From that drop down menu, click on COMPANY REHEARSAL
SCHEDULE. The schedule will open in a WORD file. Print if needed!
Left: Basic Makeup Application—
Note to males: with
the correct make-up
and application you
will look masculine.
Performance
Time
Day/
Date
Wed
Dec.
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Co. Warm-up 6:00p*
All Act I— 6:30p
All Act II—7:00p
Closed
Rehearsal Only
Dancers allowed
in Concert Hall
Orchestra Dress Rehearsal
Pictures in Ballet Room
See
Rehearsal
Casting
Thur
Dec.
12
Co. Warm-up—8:00a*
All Act I—8:30a
All Act II—9:00a
9:30a -11:00a
City/County School Show
With Orchestra
Pictures in the Ballet Room
See
Rehearsal
Casting
Thur.
Dec.
12
Co. Warm-up 6:00p*
All Act I— 6:30p
All Act II—7:00p
Military Night Performance
Orchestra Dress Rehearsal
Picture in Ballet Room
See
Rehearsal
Casting
Fri
Dec.
13
Co. Warm-up—8:00a*
All Act I—8:30a
All Act II—9:00a
9:30a -11:00a
City/County School Show
With Orchestra
Pictures in the Ballet Room
See
Performance
Casting
Fri.
Dec.
13
Co. Warm-up 6:00p*
All Act I—6:30p
All Act II—7:00p
7:30p Curtain
Performance 1
See
Performance
Casting
Sat.
Dec.
14
Co. Warm-up 12:30p*
All Act I—1:00p
All Act II—1:30p
2:00p Curtain
Performance 2
See
Performance
Casting
Sat.
Dec.
14
Co. Warm-up 6:00p*
All Act I—6:30p
All Act II—7:00p
7:30p Curtain
Performance 3
See
Performance
Casting
Sun.
Dec.
15
Co. Warm-up 11:30p*
All Act I—12:00p
All Act II—1:0p
1:00p Curtain
Performance 4
See
Performance
Casting
5:30-6:30-Military
Band Set Up 6:30-7:00
7:00p -10:00p
All dress rehearsals are with full make-up and hair.
*Note: Company warm-up mandatory for Levels V, VI and Company
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Right: Dolls & Soldiers Cheeks
(made with templates in Green Room)
Below: Eyes—How To
Highlighter:
Ivory shadow
on brown
bone
Eyebrow
pencil, line
up to outside corner
of liner
Dark Brown
shadow in
crease
Eyeliner—
apply to
bottom
lashes,
then top.
Ivory or Pale
Peach shadow
on lids
White liner
may be used
between edge of eyelid and darker liner
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VOLUNTEER PROCEDURES FOR
REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES
MAKE-UP APPLICATION
(Soldiers—see info at bottom of page)
♦ Always start with a freshly washed face
♦ Moisturizer—with fingertips smooth on moisturizer (if desired)
♦ Concealer—gently put a small amount of concealer on dark circles around eyes
and any blemishes (if necessary)
♦ Foundation—A MUST FOR EVERYONE—with a damp sponge, apply pancake foundation over entire face including under the jawbone until skin tone
and coloring are even.
♦ Loose Powder—With a puff, powder is applies over the face to set the foundation.
♦ Eye Shadow—
1. White or Cream (highlight color) is applied to the eyelid and the area below
the brow.
2. Pink, Rose or Wine (accent color) is applied to the space between the highlight color and eyelashes.
3. Brown (contour color) is applied to the crease, or the narrow space between
the top of the eyeball and the bone above, to give the eyes more depth.
4. All colors should then be blended slightly upward and out to soften the look.
♦ False Eyelashes (follow package instructions) These should be worn by only
Snow, Spanish, Chinese, Arabian, Russian, Shepardess and Flowers.
♦ Eyeliner—The liner should be applied on the eyelid above the lashes following
as close to the lash line as possible. When using liquid liner, do the lower
lash line first, then the top lash line and be sure that the eyes stay closed until
the liner dries. Note: lines need not extend outward past the actual eye.
♦ Eyebrows—If eyebrows need to be darkened, apply a dark brown shadow with
a brush applicator using short light strokes to keep a natural look or using an
old tube of mascara, apply a light coat of mascara to the eyebrows again for a
more natural look.
♦ Blush—Apply lightly on the cheekbone (from the apple of the cheek to the hairline) until twice as dark as an adult might wear for a night out.
♦ Lip Liner—Applied to outline the lips (on the lip line) so the color does not
bleed when applied.
♦ Lipstick—Generally, the color should be a shade darker than your natural lip
color. Once the lip color is applied, blot with a tissue to remove the excess.
This will help avoid smearing. Note to Snow: do not wear red colored lipstick or else your lips will look purple under the blue lighting used for snow
scene.
♦ Mascara—Black mascara is applied to both top and bottom lashes.
♦ Soldier Cheeks —Will be applied in the Green Room.
♦ Soldier Lip Color—Should closely match the check color.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
All volunteers are required to check in and receive a badge before being
allowed backstage.
You have been asked to watch over a certain group of dancers. Please
make sure they have checked-in when they join your group. We need to
know if replacements need to be called.
Dancers are to arrive with their hair in buns (unless otherwise instructed). Clara and Party Girls are to arrive in curlers. If any of your
dancers need assistance, please help them. Check the hair and makeup required before they go on stage. All dancers will be responsible for
their own hair and make-up.
It’s suggested that one volunteer from each group check in with Wardrobe when they arrive to find out when and where costumes are to be
put on. Wardrobe will instruct you when and whether they want to
dress the dancers or if dancers are to take costumes to their dressing
rooms.
Make-up and hairspray is to be put on BEFORE the dancers put on
their costumes. Once costumes are on, paper towels or cloths are to be
tucked into the collars. No food is allowed once costumes are
on. Please make sure all dancers have gone to the restroom before
putting on their costumes.
Dancers are required to wait in their dressing rooms until called.
When the dancers are called, they will need to be lined up and brought
to the outside of the backstage door. They will need to be kept quiet!
Noise travels to the audience from backstage. It will be necessary for
you to wait for the dancers and return them to their dressing rooms.
When your dancers are finished (usually ACT I and II bows), the costumes and all pieces are to be returned to the dressing room rack on
their hanger. Please check the dressing rooms for any litter or misplaced belongings. “Lost and Found” will be located in the dressing
room.
Volunteer is excused when all of the dancers in their group have been
reunited with their parent.
10. Volunteers must check-out and return their badges. If you are returning to volunteer the next performance, return your badge and
you will be issued a new one at the next performance.
IMPORTANT
REMEMBER TO CHECK ALL DANCERS BEFORE THEY DANCE!
No personal jewelry/no nail polish.
Check that strings are tucked into ballet shoes and Ribbons on
Pointe shoes must be secured.
Make-up and hair is neat and pinned.
No sitting in costumes (sitting is allowed if costume is raised).
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NUTCRACKER HAIR (Continued)
THE RULES
1.
2.
3.
Be quiet backstage, no running, yelling, slamming doors or rowdy
(rough, disorderly) behavior.
All dancers will wear stage makeup, with the exception of the mice.
Huntsville Ballet will provide the makeup for the clowns and lambs, and
the red cheeks and black brows for the soldiers and dolls. “Please encourage your children to get use to the idea of wearing makeup.”
After rehearsals and performances: hang up your costume and
clean up thoroughly after yourself . HBC will be charged a cleaning
Hats and Headpieces:
To secure tightly, use bobby pins and crisscross or interlock them.
BUNS—4 Styles (Determine which one is for your part, pages 16-19)
1. Ballet Bun—If looking in the mirror, you would see the top of the bun.
2. Regular Bun—In the middle of the back of the head .
3. Low Bun—resting on the lower hairline.
4. High Bun—Even higher than the ballet bun, on top of head. Usually to
accommodate a hat or headpiece.
fee if theater is left a mess. Check all drawers and cabinets for personal items.
4.
5.
6.
7.
It is absolutely ESSENTIAL that dancers arrive and depart the VBC on
time! Please note that for safety reasons, the Ballet will post a guard by
the Loading Dock doors so no cast members or parents will be admitted through that door.
All dancers and volunteers must check in and out at the Check-in desk
located by the Green room. If you are going to leave with someone other
than your parents you must present a written note to Check-In Desk. Any
dancer who wishes to leave the VBC must provide written permission
from a parent.
Dancers need to depart the VBC between performances on Thursday and
Friday. Do Not “hang around” the backstage door area.
Cameras and videos are allowed in the dressing rooms only.
Special Info for Parents
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Study time will shrink drastically in the days ahead.
Please try to get your dancer to work ahead as much as
possible during the Thanksgiving break.
Dancers should arrive in street clothes and street shoes. Loose fitting,
comfortable clothing that can be worn over tights and leotards are recommended. Shoes that will be worn on stage should never be worn outside.
Dancers in Act I only need to be picked up at the check-in desk at intermission. The student will need a ticket if they plan on entering the
house to enjoy Act II.
Please be courteous to all Act II dancers and wait to be
with your child when the performance is over. Intermission is extremely hectic backstage. The volunteers will
take good care of your little ones. If you can’t wait, please
be a volunteer.
Rest: Try to ensure your dancer(s), regardless of age, get
plenty of rest. Short naps are great but even some scheduled down time
will help. If your dancer is in both Saturday shows they will behave and perform much better if they leave the VBC and get
some rest. Please trust us on this as we’ve seen the good, the bad and
the ugly for years!
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How To Make The Classic Ballet Bun
Materials List:
♥ Comb & bristled brush ♥ Hair Spray—strong hold. ♥ Gel or Spray Gel
Wal-Mart Goody Brand
♥ Hairnets—same color as hair. ♥ Goody brand Bobby Pins
♥ Ouchless ponytail holders (thick ones, except for really thin hair)
Sally Beauty Supply:
♥ Sta-Rite Jumbo Hair Pins for really thick or long hair
♥ Good Hair Days (French Hair Pins—work well for some)
Instructions
1.
2.
Use bristled hair brush to gather hair and smooth out rough or uneven areas.
Form a ponytail by brushing up from the jaw line and back to the back of the head.
Secure with ponytail holder. A tidy ponytail with hair drawn back snugly is the
key to a good bun.
3. Twist the ponytail and hold tightly. Coil or wrap around ponytail at base into a
tight circle As you coil insert a few hairpins around the coil to secure it to the rest
of the hair. Hold in place with one hand.
4. With one hand, push against the bun to hold it flat against the head. Insert hairpins
around bun, close to the scalp. To effectively insert a hairpin: slide each hairpin
through the outer part of the coil and into the base (center of the bun). Angle the
hairpin (bend is toward the center of the bun and ends are pointed toward the outside of the bun). Pick up a small amount of hair from the outside edge of the bun
and into the hair which is close to the scalp. When you’ve gently touched the
scalp, flip the hairpin to the total opposite angle (away from bun) and push in toward bun. Use as many hairpins as necessary,15-20 or until the bun is secure to
the head.
5. With one hand holding the bun use your other hand wrap a hairnet over the bun.
Twist hairnet at the bottom and cover (wrap) the bun again and again so that the
hairnet tightly secures the bun, and then tuck any remaining hairnet under the bun
and put more hairpins in it.
6. For extra hold, when the hair and bun are secure, put a small amount of gel on
palms and glide them over the head, and then add hairspray.
7. Finished look. Bun should be centered on the back of the head with the top of the
bun visible from the front, except when wearing a performance headpiece.
Bangs or “Fringes”
1. Bangs or “fringes” should be pinned back to show the face clearly. Gel and spray.
NUTCRACKER HAIR
Hair must be clean and well groomed. Party moms, party girls plus those
needing their hair braided or in buns, please do not cut your hair until
after the last show.
“RINGLETS 101”
A
Materials:
B
♦ Hair brush
♦ Ponytail holder or clips
♦ Hairnet
♦ Rat-tail comb for sectioning
C
♦ End papers
♦ Paul Mitchell “Freeze & Shine” or generic.
♦ Barrette: closure type “A” is easier to remove for touchups than type “B”.
♦ 3-4 Packages medium size (7/8”) SPONGE (foam) hair rollers, item C.
Instructions:
1. Wash hair and dry thoroughly.
2. Secure hair away from face with barrette as in drawing D.
3. Clip section in barrette out of the way, and then part off the
middle section, securing the underneath section with a clip or
ponytail holder.
4. Section a strand, not wider than the curler. Note: long or
D
thick hair—don’t try put too much hair onto one roller because it
won’t curl well; short or thin hair—put enough hair on each roller so the
curls won’t be too thin or spindly.
5. Brush or comb strand. Spray hair with Freeze & Shine (F &
S) to moisten; don’t over saturate.
6. Place an end paper on top of and below the strand, or fold
in half over the strand, near the ends. Add F & S if needed.
7. Place curler under the end papered strand, holding it parallel with the parting; then draw the end paper and curler
E
downward until hair ends are covered as in drawing E.
8. Roll the strand, using the thumb of each hand to keep the
strand smooth. Wind strand on the curler to the scalp, and
then fasten curler closed at top.
9. NOTE: Roll at least 2 curlers toward the face on each side.
Roller placement will look similar to drawing F, but with
about 20-30 more curlers!
10. Dry hair again, let cool, leaving curlers in as long as possible.
F
11. Remove the rollers gently so as not to distort the curl. DO
NOT BRUSH OUT! After rollers have been removed, keep
curls loosely wrapped in a hairnet or scarf to keep gravity
from causing them to droop too soon.
12. Hair spray the curls until stiff and then spray them one more
time. Finished look will be similar to drawing G.
13. After the performance carefully re-roll each individual ringlet
for the next performance. Cover with hairnet.
G
Boys: If your haircut is short and clean, do nothing. If your hair is
longer, be sure to use gel and hairspray to keep it away from your face and
contained.
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MEET THE DO NOTs:
1. Run, yell or slam doors.
2. Bring anything inappropriate to the VBC.
3. Eat or drink anything, chew gum, or sit on the
floor while in costume.
4. Take your costume out of the VBC.
5. Go into any dressing room except the one you are assigned. This
means females are not to enter any male dressing rooms and males
are not to enter any female dressing rooms.
6. Write on the mirrors in the VBC dressing rooms. Keep decorating
to a minimum and be courteous to everyone.
7. Go into areas that you know are off limits, i.e., any of the technical
areas of the stage.
8. Play with the props, makeup or sewing things. These items are
strictly off -limits. Handle props unless it is part of your role to do
so. Do not place anything on the prop table except props, i.e., NO
water bottles, warm-ups, sweatshirts, etc. Return props to proper
place when you have finished with them. No excuses for damaged,
lost or soiled props.
9. Go beyond the Check-In desk outside of the Green Room while in
costume. To sit in the audience you must change out of your costume into street clothes and remove your stage makeup.
10. Go into the stage “wings” unless you are about to perform.
11. Go into the balcony or up the stairs to the balcony at any time, before, during, between or after any show.
12. Wear glitter!
13. Do not bring valuables, jewelry or money to the VBC. No personal
jewelry (earrings, rings, watches) may be worn on stage.
14. Only volunteers with an HBC Volunteer Badge will have access to
the backstage and dressing room areas. A list of volunteers will be
provided to the check-in desk prior to the ballet rehearsals and performances. No one will receive a volunteer badge unless his or her
name is on the volunteer list.
15. Parents, other family members and/or friends are NOT allowed in
the backstage area or the dressing rooms. Each year we have a
wonderful group of volunteers who will be there to help your child
prepare for his/her moment on the stage. If you feel strongly that
you should be with your child, please speak with Kristy Maples.
16. NO PHOTOS OR VIDEO ARE ALLOWED BACKSTAGE OR
FROM THE AUDIENCE PERIOD. If anyone is seen abusing this request, he or she may be asked to leave the premises.
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VBC CONCERT HALL
Loading Dock
Entrance .
Doors are locked prior
to performance.
Guard
Costume Volunteers ONLY
Check-in Desk
Wed. dress reh.
ONLY
Check-in Desk
Entrance from Parking
*Dressing Rooms: Dressing room assignments will be posted on the day we arrive at the VBC
Note: Portions of this drawing were copied from: http://www.vonbrauncenter.com/pages/facility_information/vr/fi_vr_concert.html
For VBC parking please see the following website: http://www.vonbrauncenter.com/pages/maps_parking.html
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