Dracula Cast Page

This page will be updated with all important schedules and documents relating to the extra’s cast of NOBT’s production of Dracula.

This page is not publicly linked from our main website to keep the privacy of the schedules, but can be found by entering in www.nobt.org/cast25. NOBT emails to cast members will include the link for easy reference.

FINAL PERFORMANCE: Oct 30th

Extras: Check-in between 7:00-7:30pm for 8:00pm performance

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Theater Week Rehearsals

DRESS REHEARSAL Thursday, Oct 23rd

The Orpheum Theater (MANDATORY)

Arrival Window at Theater: 4:30-5:00pm

Rehearsal and Dress Rehearsal*: 5:00-10:00pm (may be released early)

** Extras will first have a stage rehearsal (no costumes/make-up) then there will be a break for all dancers to prepare for a full dress rehearsal (full costumes, hair, and make-up). There will be a photographer shooting dress rehearsal.

Dress Rehearsal Reminders/ Important Details

The Orpheum Theater: 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112

Parking & Arrival: Please allow AMPLE time for parking. There is some metered street parking available, plus a few pay parking lots within a few blocks. Carpooling or using Uber can be useful to cut down on parking fees. For performances, you will enter through the STAGE DOOR to the LEFT of the main theater doors (when facing the theater). For Dress Rehearsal a main theater door may be propped open instead. SIGN-IN when you arrive so we know you are here.


All children under 18 must have a guardian or assigned adult stay with them throughout the rehearsal. NOBT staff are not watching the children during the times they are not being used. We cannot have children running wild through the theater, as it is unsafe, disruptive, and they may miss their rehearsal by being unaware of what is going on. Rehearsal release times may be staggered. Children should eat BEFORE coming to the theater. NO EATING IN COSTUME, and no foods/drinks (water only please!) that would stain costumes.

Show Run Time: Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes (including intermission)

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Performance Day Schedule

· Friday, Oct. 24th 8:00pm

    • Extras Check in between 7:00-7:30pm (must be in theater by half hour)

· Saturday, Oct. 25th at 2:00pm

    • Extras Check in between 1:00-1:30pm (must be in theater by half hour)

·  Saturday, Oct 25th at 8:00pm

    • Extras Check in between 7:00-7:30pm (must be in theater by half hour)

    • Note: There will not be NOBT staff watching children between shows on Saturday. Please leave and return, or have a responsible adult stay with children under 18.

· Thursday, October 30th at 8:00pm

    • Extras Check in between 7:00-7:30pm (must be in theater by half hour)

PERFORMANCE INFO AND REMINDERS

Performances: The audience area will be completely off limits. Parents of younger children may help drop their child off,  but then all parents will need to vacate the backstage area unless they are a backstage helper.

  • All extras should arrive at the indicated time in full hair and make-up. That being said, all dancers should have extra bobby pins, hairnets, hairspray, extra make-up, make-up remover, etc. in case. 

  • Extra dancers should arrive already wearing their leotard (girls) and tights (if required for their role) under street clothes. No children should undress in the backstage areas.

  • No rings, necklaces, bracelets, nail polish of any sort unless it's part of your costume.

  • Dancers should wear street clothes over their attire to greet any guests after the performances. No children meeting guests in just their nude leotard, etc.

ARRIVAL AND PICK-UP:

  • ARRIVAL: All dancers will sign-in upon arrival by the stage door (to the left of the main orpheum doors), walk down the corridor to the backstage entrance at the time indicated. Do not walk through the lobby/audience areas.

  • PICK-UP: All Dancers will remain backstage until the end of the performance. Youth dancers will be picked up after the performance ends by the stage door. (Approximate Run Time: 2 hours 10 minutes with intermission).

THEATER ETIQUETTE REMINDERS:

There is ABSOLUTELY NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEOGRAPHY DURING THE LIVE PERFORMANCES. Remember, this is a professional production, not a recital. All cast members and their families are responsible for upholding the reputation of NOBT, and we appreciate your support in setting the example for our audiences. NOBT will not repost on social media any unauthorized footage taken during live performances, and the Orpheum Theater ushers are instructed to quickly stop any recording.  Feel free to capture personal footage during dress rehearsal (however flash photography is never acceptable for dancer safety). We thank you in advance for maintaining this professional environment. 

COSTUME NEEDS:

Check below what dancers are responsible for bringing for their costume

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BACKSTAGE AND BOUTIQUE HELPERS

October 24th: 8:00pm

Boutique: Melyne Holmes, Jessie Beals

Backstage: Melissa Carbajal, Missy Bergeron

October 25th: 2:00pm

Boutique: Melyne Holmes, Missy Bergeron

Backstage: Stacey Clasen, Meredith Feike

October 25th: 8:00pm

Boutique: Melyne Holmes, Melissa Carbajal

Backstage: Missy Bergeron

October 30th: 8:00pm

Boutique: Melyne Holmes, Annie Thibodeaux

Backstage: Melissa Carbajal,Missy Bergeron

Backstage Helpers (1-2 people): Arrival 45 minutes before showtime

The role of the backstage helper would be simply to keep our younger dancers quiet backstage and help as needed with getting kids into costume, helping them put them back on hangers, etc. It'll be fairly simple, but just to have a couple adults on hand to make sure the dancers are behaving in an orderly and responsible manner. Backstage helpers are not required to help with any entrances or exits from the stage- our staff will assist with that. All children should be arriving with a base leotard on so no children should have to undress in the backstage areas as it is still a public space. Backstage helpers will also help younger dancers find their pick-up person after the show.


Boutique Helpers (2 people): Arrival 1 hour before showtime (when the lobby opens)

There will be a smaller boutique (compared to Nutcracker) in the lobby selling items before the performances, during intermission, and for a short time afterwards. 

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Cast Discounted Tickets: Not active

Cast members will receive a limited time 30% discount on tickets through Sunday, Oct. 12th. Please feel free to share with family and friends.

Please double and triple check your order before purchasing. Ticketmaster does not issue any refunds for incorrect purchases, and the NOBT staff has very little ability to request changes from the box office. Ticketmaster may issue exchanges if you need to switch which performance your tickets are for. Please call ticketmaster directly if you need to make a ticket exchange.

Cast Discount: 30% discount for limited time

Offer Code: DRACCAST

How to use code: Enter the code by the image of the lock BEFORE you select your seats, then continue with check-out as normal. This is not a code to be entered at checkout- it is an offer code entered on the main ticketing page. See images below!

Link to purchase tickets: Go to NOBT’s season page here.

Problems with the code: First- check if you are entering the code in the wrong spot. This is usually the biggest error. However, sometimes there are actual problems with the codes and we have the contact the Orpheum to get it fixed. If you are sure you are entering the code in the correct spot and getting an error message like “code is invalid”, please let us know!

Rehearsal Expectations:

  • All rehearsals, besides the mandatory theatre rehearsals, will be held at NOBT/Schramel Conservatory Studios. 920 Terpsichore St., NOLA 70130

  • Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, October 4th. All scheduled rehearsals are subject to change. We will email any post any changes to the rehearsal schedule.  It is your responsibility to know when rehearsals are.

  • Dancers are allowed a maximum of one (1) miss. Theater rehearsals are mandatory and cannot be missed. Dancers who miss more than one rehearsal or a mandatory theater rehearsal will be replaced.

  • Dancers are expected to be prepared to start rehearsal on time. Excessive lateness may be counted as a missed rehearsal.

Rehearsal Attire:

Dancers should wear the following attire for rehearsal

Girls: Black leotard, pink tights with pink ballet slippers or skin-toned tights with skin-toned ballet slippers. Hair in a clean bun.

Boys: White t-shirt, black leggings with black ballet shoes, or grey leggings with white sock and white ballet slippers. Clean hair

Adults: Comfortable dancewear or athleticwear is appropriate. Ballet shoe/jazz shoe preferred to protect our studio floors. Please have hair off of the face.

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Performance Needs:

To be supplied by the dancer. The rest will be provided by NOBT

Adults: Gypsies:

  • Black Ballet Shoes (Black Jazz shoes or character shoes also ok)

  • Black tights

  • Hair Down

Adults: (Wearing coats and hats):

  • Black Ballet Shoes (Black Jazz shoes or character shoes also ok)

  • Black tights or socks

  • Hair Up

Blue Danube:

  • Pink Ballet Shoes

  • Pink Tights

  • Nude spaghetti strap leotard to go under costume and not be seen. Children should not be undressing in the backstage areas.

  • Hair in a clean, high bun. No parts.

Strange Things are Happening:

  • Pink Ballet Shoes

  • No Tights

  • Nude spaghetti strap leotard to go under costume and not be seen. Children should not be undressing in the backstage areas.

  • Hair half up half down but can have some variation


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Dracula Contract:

Due September 21st

Please submit one form per dancer participating in the production.

This agreement is made by and between New Orleans Ballet Theatre, hereinafter referred to as “The Company” and the supplemental dancer named below, hereinafter referred to as the “Dancer”.

There is no fee to participate in this production of Dracula. Personal performance items such as tights, shoes, and leotard may be required depending on costuming needs, to be determined.