Christmas-Casting/Costuming
Cast List – Costumes 2024
Maid 1 – Victorian Maid outfit & black shoes. https://a.co/d/bavqP7s
Maid 2 – Victorian Maid outfit & black shoes. https://a.co/d/bavqP7s
6 Dance Couples – Dickens of a Christmas Christmas party attire & matching shoes. Full Costumes or piece a costume together with a skirt, shirt, shall, etc… We’ve found many options on Amazon. Key words are “civil war”, “Dickens of a Christmas”, “Christmas Caroler”. Do check reviews. Here are a few links below. For more information & costume approval contact Mandy – reutters@gmail.com
Truck Driver 1 – TBA
Child Dancers – Dancer will need to provide pink tights, black lace up boots & arrive in tennis shoes. The studio will provide the Party Dress, Bloomers & Bow for a rental fee of $25. Full Stage Make-up, Hair Half Up/Half Down with ringlets at bottom. See Party Children below.
Uncle Luke – Dickens of a Christmas Party Attire – See above photo
Party Children – Dancer will need to provide pink tights, ballet shoes & arrive in tennis shoes. The studio will provide the Party Dress, Bloomers & Bow for a rental fee of $25. Full Stage Make-up, Hair Half Up/Half Down with ringlets at bottom.
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… All weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will need to match the colors of the costume, such as long sleeves, mittens, ear muffs, coats & blankets.
Clara 1 – Dancer will need to provide pink tights, ballet shoes & arrive in tennis shoes. The studio will provide the Clara Party Dress, Bloomers & Blue Bow for a rental fee of $25. Full Stage Make-up, Hair Half Up/Half Down with ringlets at bottom.
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… All weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will need to match the colors of the costume, such as long sleeves, mittens, ear muffs, coats & blankets.
Tractor Driver – TBA
Mice – Boys – Dancer will need to provide gray turtleneck, sweatshirt or hoodie, gray pants or gray sweatpants & black, white or grey tennis shoes. The studio will provide mouse ears. Mice Makeup – Nose and whiskers.
Mice – Girls – Dancer will need to provide gray turtleneck, sweatshirt or hoodie, gray pants or gray sweatpants & black, white or grey tennis shoes. The studio will provide mouse ears. Stage Makeup plus Mice Makeup – Nose and whiskers.
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… All weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will need to match the colors of the costume, such as long sleeves, turtlenecks, mittens, gloves, scarves & coats.
Mouse King – Studio will provide costume. Performer will need to provide black pants & black tennis shoes. See photo of Nutcracker & Mouse.
Nutcracker 1 – Nutcracker Costume provided by studio. (Red Coat, Blue Shirt, Head & Boot covers.) Performer will need to provide black pants, comfortable black tennis shoes.
Clara 2 – Dancer will need to provide pink tights, ballet shoes & arrive in tennis shoes. The studio will provide the Clara Nightgown, Bloomers & Blue Bow for a rental fee of $25. Full Stage Make-up, Hair Half Up/Half Down with ringlets at bottom. See Clara 4 photo.
Toy Soldiers -Dancer will need to wear black tennis shoes, studio will provide the spats. The studio will provide the Toy Soldier costume for a rental fee of $25. Full Stage Make-up, Hair in high pony tail (Dancers can add a straight pony tail extension hair piece if needed.)
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… Weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will be given as we get closer to the parade.
Clara 3 -Dancer will need to provide pink tights, ballet shoes & arrive in tennis sneakers. The studio will provide the Clara Nightgown, Bloomers & Blue Bow for a rental fee of $25. Full Stage Make-up, Hair Half Up/Half Down with ringlets at bottom. See Clara 4 photo.
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… Weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will be given as we get closer to the parade.
Nutcracker 2 – Nutcracker Costume provided by studio. Performer will need to provide black pants & black tennis shoes. See Nutcracker & Mouse King photo.
Mini Snowflakes, Parent Riders & SQ Snow Flakes – Dancer will need to wear a white warm outfit (comfortable pants & top) white coat, vest, Sweatshirt with or without turtleneck, white earmuffs, white mittens, white scarf & white comfortable shoes to match. Full stage makeup, Hair down. The following are some links to inexpensive items & examples on Amazon. Before ordering, be careful to check sizes. Thrift stores are another great places to look for costume pieces.
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… All weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will need to match the colors of the costume.
Opening Snowflake Dancers (2)– Dancers will need to wear white tights & white sneakers. The studio will provide the Snowflake costume & white dance pants for a rental fee of $25. Full Stage Make-up & Hair in bun.
*All weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will need to match the colors of the costume & each other.
Snowflake Dancers (4)– Dancers will need to wear pink tights & white dance sneakers that have a break in the arch to reveal point, like pictured to the right. The studio will provide the Snowflake costume & arm covers for a rental fee of $25. Full Stage Make-up & Hair in bun.
*All weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will need to match the colors of the costume & each other.
Amazon Link to Womens Jazz Shoes – https://a.co/d/1K5Qowk
*Many different Split sole dance sneakers to choose from on amazon, in different price ranges.
Truck Driver 2 – SSDS T-shirt or sweatshirt, Christmas clothes to compliment T, such as turtlenecks, winter hats, scarves, gloves….
Snow Queen – Dancer will need to wear pink tights & ballet or pointe shoes. Tennis shoes are to be worn to event. The studio will provide the Snow Queen costume for a rental fee of $25. Full Stage Make-up, Hair in bun w/ tiara. Snow Queen Jacket & Pants will also be provided to match costume.
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… All weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will need to match the colors of the costume, such as long sleeves, sweaters/wraps, gloves, leg warmers, etc…
Sugar Plum Fairy – Dancer will need to wear pink tights & ballet or pointe shoes. Tennis shoes are to be worn to event. The studio will provide the Sugar Plum Fairy costume for a rental fee of $25. Full Stage Make-up, Hair in bun w/ tiara. Sugar Plum Fairy Jacket and pants will also be provided to match costume.
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… All weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will need to match the colors of the costume, such as long sleeves, sweaters/wraps, gloves, leg warmers, etc…
Clara 4 – Dancer will need to provide pink tights, ballet shoes & arrive in tennis sneakers. The studio will provide the Clara Nightgown, Bloomers & Blue Bow for a rental fee of $25. Full Stage Make-up, Hair Half Up/Half Down with ringlets at bottom.
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… Weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will be given as we get closer to the parade.
Nutcracker 3 -Nutcracker Costume provided by studio. Performer will need to provide black pants & comfortable black tennis shoes. See the Nutcracker & Mouse King photo.
Mary – Mary Costume – Wear warm comfortable clothes. Studio will provide costume that will overlay your clothing.
Joseph – Joseph Costume – Wear warm comfortable clothes. Studio will provide costume that will overlay your clothing.
Baby Jesus – Swaddling Clothes (Big white blanket)
Childrens “Choir” –
- Children – Dancer will need Christmas pajamas & slippers to match, colors can contain red, green, white & black. After seeing the Holy Pals Christmas PJs, we are including blue. Please no Santas. *Please send a photo to Miss Mandy at reutters@gmail.com for approval. Stage makeup is not necessary. Below are some examples and approved item links of the look we want for the Choir Children. Choir Children can also wear white tights, white leggings, white pants and/or white bloomers.
- www.holypals.com
- https://a.co/d/afxZFEw
- https://a.co/d/aKHLkMN
- https://a.co/d/jhIY49w
- https://a.co/d/e5NpBru
- https://a.co/d/9vwSRw8
- https://a.co/d/bIJ4XMg
- https://a.co/d/2BvWdMk
- https://a.co/d/eh9DU2y
- https://a.co/d/gWoG6mD
- https://a.co/d/cUgw2qa
- https://a.co/d/ftDmqXf
- https://a.co/d/ayofwyw
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… All weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will need to match the colors of the costume, such as mittens, scarves, hats, ear muffs, coats & blankets.
- Nativity Animals
- Dancer will need to get a sheep, goat, cow or donkey costume with shoes to match. *Refer to Cast Costumes list in email, for photos & Amazon links to approved costumes. If you obtain a costume another way, please send a photo to Miss Mandy for approval at reutters@gmail.com . Below are some links to examples and approved costumes.
- https://a.co/9HvPN3A – Sheep
- https://a.co/d/j1jTXc3 – Cow
- https://a.co/d/6qrEpti – Cow
- https://a.co/d/5uxoKES – Goat
- https://a.co/d/dH7sLOy – Shepherd
- https://a.co/d/iZJP3Ax – Sheep
- https://a.co/d/iywD9Jh – Lamb
- https://a.co/d/3TDRiUw – Donkey
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… All weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will need to match the colors of the costume, such as mittens, scarves, hats, ear muffs, coats & blankets.
- Angels – Dancer will need to get a white outfit, head wreath with shoes to match. Please see photo and links below. If you obtain a costume another way, please send a photo to Miss Mandy for approval at reutters@gmail.com. Stage makeup is not necessary. Below are some examples and approved items of the look we want for the angels. Angels can also wear white tights, white leggings, white pants and/or white bloomers.
- https://a.co/fjb8suv – White Dress
- https://a.co/bA4VX8B– White Dress
- https://a.co/8jkHJ9D – White Dress
- https://a.co/d/eIFaQIx – Head Wreath
- https://a.co/d/iv5XcVW – Head Wreath
- https://a.co/d/3ksOxIg – Head Wreath
- https://a.co/d/gFEOxru – Bloomers
*TN weather varies from year to year during parade time; cold, cool, warm, rainy, snowy, etc… All weather options to add to the costume to keep dancer warm in the event of very cold temps or wet conditions will need to match the colors of the costume, such as mittens, scarves, hats, ear muffs, coats & blankets.
“Choir” (Safety float riders)
Nativity Animal Safety Riders – Dress as a Shepherd, Children Safety Riders – Dress in Red/Green Christmas PJs, robe, slippers. Angel Safety Riders – All White Outfit & matching shoes.
Parade Walkers
SSDS Christmas T-shirt or sweatshirt (to be purchased through SSDS, coming soon!), Christmas clothes to compliment T, such as turtlenecks, winter hats, scarves, gloves…
(Parade Role Descriptions)
Maid – Banner Walker 1 -Walk parade route pushing a banner while smiling & greeting audience “Welcome, Merry Christmas”
Maid – Banner Walker 2 – Walk parade route pushing a banner while smiling & greeting audience “Welcome, Merry Christmas”
5 Dance Couples – Partner dance parade route – at a Christmas party, having fun dancing, when song ends, clapping, repeat
2 Dance Single Adults – Partner dance parade route – at a Christmas party, having fun dancing, when song ends, clapping, repeat
4 Children Dancers – Dance parade route w/ adult couples – at a Christmas party, having fun dancing, when song ends, clapping, repeat
Truck Driver 1 – Drive Party Scene Float
Uncle Luke – Sitting in swivel chair on Float 1 Acting (Reading a picture book to children)
6 Party Children – Sitting on Float 1 rocking babies in wrapped in white blankets & listening to story, happy as they listen, looking at their babies & Uncle Luke as he reads, connecting their babies to baby Jesus in the story.
Clara 1 – Sitting on Float 1, receiving Nutcracker (Confused) & listening to story, conflicted as to why she got a nutcracker & not a baby doll & what the Nutcracker has to do with the story Uncle Luke is reading.
Tractor Driver – Driving wagon of mice
Mouse King – Driving Chariot (Scooter), acting like a crazy leader
Lead Mouse – Adult supervising Mice & acting like a commander demanding them what to do.
Mouse 1– Striking match box & lighting cannon, taking turns with other mouse & being mischievous
Mouse 2 – Striking match box & lighting cannon, taking turns with other mouse & being mischievous
Mouse 3 – Holding matchbox & being mischievous in wagon
Mouse 4 – Being mischievous in wagon (Sling Shot) Shooting “Lies” at audience & Clara
Mouse 5 – Being mischievous in wagon (Sling Shot) Shooting “Lies” at audience & Clara
Mouse 6 – Being mischievous in wagon – (Sling Shot)Shooting “Lies” at audience & Clara
Street Mouse 1 – Street Mouse’s performance includes walking, acting & interacting between Mice on Mouse Float, Mouse King, Nutcracker & audience.
Street Mouse 2 – Street Mouse’s performance includes walking, acting & interacting between Mice on Mouse Float, Mouse King, Nutcracker & audience.
Nutcracker 1 (Identity Disguised) – Dancing & Acting on parade route – Protecting warfare of mice
Clara 2 – Laying and sitting in bed, acting – shock & fear to what is happening around her. Happy when she looks at Nutcracker protecting her. Conflicted, confused by the evil mice & Nutcracker and his soldiers who are protecting her
10 Toy Soldiers – Dancing on parade route behind Clara & Nutcracker, focused, stoic/straight faced, peaceful & strong, confident, having Claras back, fighting the mice. Toy Soldier 1 is leader, others take her lead in marching rhythm along the parade route.
Mini Snowflakes – Mini Snowflakes will sit on the Snowflake Float, holding a snowflake prop (studio will provide prop) that they can move around to the music. They will also smile & wave to the people watching. The Snowflake Float will be after the Toy Soldiers and in front of Clara’s Sleigh.
Clara 3 – Sitting in Sleigh acting peaceful & full of wonder, happy, smiling, looking around in wonder (as if she’s seeing a beautiful dreamy snowscape) She can also make eye contact with audience and wave like a princess from time to time.
Nutcracker 2 – Nutcracker has just saved Clara & is now a prince. He’s pushing Clara in the sleigh, peaceful & strong taking Clara on a journey to see where He, Jesus, was born. Focus is straight ahead. He can look from time to time at the audience & peacefully nod as a greeting.
2 – Opening Snowflake Dancers – Opening Snowflakes will have very large snowflakes on their backs, dancing as an opening presenter of the Dancing “Ballerina” Snowflakes.
4 – Snowflake Dancers “Ballerina’s – Dancers will dance in front of, beside and back of Sleign ballet choreography, that will bring a fullness to the winter scene and Clara’s exerience leading her to the Snow Queen.
Truck Driver 2 – Driving large Dream Scene float
SQ Snowflake 1 – Snow Queen Snowflakes will be sitting on float 6 in the Snow Queens section doing simple arm choreography with large snowflake prop(studio will provide). Smiling and waving at audience.
SQ Snowflake 2 – Snow Queen Snowflakes will be sitting on float 6 in the Snow Queens section doing simple arm choreography with large snowflake prop(studio will provide). Smiling & waving at audience.
Snow Queen – Dancing, then bowing to Jesus on Float 6 – will have rails to steady self when needed – peaceful & smiling
Sugar Plum Fairy – Dancing, then bowing to Jesus on Float 6 – will have rails to steady self when needed – peaceful & smiling
Clara 4 – Dancing w/ Nutcracker prince & standing & acting in wonder, peace & delight, bowing to Jesus on Float 6 – railings for safety
Nutcracker 3 – Bracing Clara as she dances & acting in peace & confidence point her to when he was born on Float 6 – railings for safety
Mary – Sitting under manger on Float 6 & holding baby being a mom, happy & peaceful
Joseph – Sitting under manger on Float 6 & helping care for baby being a dad, happy & peaceful
Baby Jesus – Resting in Mary’s arms under the manger on float 6 being a baby
Childrens “Choir” – sitting on float 6 & singing/lip synching the song – happy & smiling
–Angels – sitting on float 6 & singing/lip synching the song – happy & smiling
–Animals – sitting on float 6 & singing/lip synching the song – happy & smiling
–Children – sitting on float 6 & singing/lip synching the song – happy & smiling
“Choir” (Safety sitters) – sitting on float 6 w/children & singing/lip synching the song – happy & smiling
Parade Walkers – Walking along our section of parade, waving to crowd, saying “Merry Christmas” protecting both performers & audience, passing canes/cards
*Parade Performers’ focus is in their scenes, not making eye contact with audience and waving, unless otherwise stated. Stay in character the whole parade route. We want all of the audience to get the best performance you have to give. Note that the judges will be in front of the Franklin Theater, I believe, if it’s like last year.
**Parade walkers are our point of contact with people. We want them to feel seen and loved. We will have bags of candy for you to pass out. We have just over 2,000, and although that seems a lot, it will go pretty fast. Please make sure you hand it to the person & do not throw. Thrown candy can disqualify us. Make it quick as to bring their attention to the story. The cards have a QR code that will take them to a landing page that tells them the story they are seeing & will also connect them to the studio.