Student Cast Information

Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy students have the unique opportunity to take the stage alongside Milwaukee Ballet’s professional Company of dancers.

The Nutcracker

This family-friendly ballet was given new life in December 2023! Michael Pink’s recreation of The Nutcracker features even more student cast roles, playful characters, and stunning costumes, sets, and light designs. This is a unique opportunity for Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy students to perform alongside our professional company of dancers, gain additional rehearsal and performance experience, and play a key role in this magical holiday favorite.

Student Cast Information

The Nutcracker Student Cast School Absence Letter

The Nutcracker 2025 Family Guide as of July 30
The Nutcracker 2025 Rehearsal and Performance Calendar as of Nov 3

Nutcracker Calendar updates as of November 3 are:
1. Swans (Cast D only) rehearsal added on Friday, November 21, 5:00-6:15pm.

Please contact School Programs Manager Alyx Johnson with any questions regarding The Nutcracker Student Cast.

Parent Backstage Volunteers

Parent volunteers are critical to the success of The Nutcracker and provide an exciting insiders’ look at the production. Volunteers are needed backstage for all rehearsals and performances at the theater. Volunteers have access to use a discounted parking voucher when they are on duty.

Sign Up to Volunteer Backstage at The Nutcracker:

First-time volunteers should complete the Volunteer Application no later than Monday, October 20. This allows your application to be processed and reviewed before the sign-up link is shared. Only currently approved volunteers that are a legal parent/guardian will recieve the sign-up link.
Review The Nutcracker Volunteer Descriptions here.
Starting Monday, November 3, parents/guardians may sign up for any additional remaining open slots.
All backstage volunteers must attend either the in-person or virtual training session. These identical trainings will be held on Sunday, November 9 at Baumgartner Center for Dance and on Monday, November 10 virtually. Please check the latest rehearsal and performance calendar linked above for details and plan to attend either one of these meetings.