Nutcracker Encore

Well, we made it through a second season of The Nutcracker. Here are a few of the "behind-the-scenes" shots I snuck this year. Margaret continues to absolutely LOVE being part of the production, so I expect this will truly become a holiday tradition for us...
Margaret with her mouse friends, Katherine, Monica & Christina

Margaret's turn in the make-up chair

Hanging out in the mice/soldier dressing room area before the call for costumes

Tights & leos on... more waiting before putting on the rest of the costumes...

Helping each other with costumes

Playing handgames just before taking their places in line

Getting a pep talk from Mother Mary

Guns ready--off to battle!

Battle over. Waiting downstairs below the stage during the rest of Act I before going back up for bows.