Clara, played by Kassandra Nestle, raises the nutcracker gift given to her by Herr Drosselmeyer, played by Peter Heinz, back, during a Judith Svalander Dance Theatre rehearsal for The Nutcracker at the Woostock Opera House on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Performances will be at 7pm on Fridays, Dec. 13 and 20, at 2pm and 7pm on Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21, and at 2pm and 6pm on Sundays, Dec. 15 and 22. Approximately 170 performers will take to the stage with rotating casts.
Tom Bieschke reacts in character as Judith Svalander, right, gives instruction during a Judith Svalander Dance Theatre rehearsal for The Nutcracker at the Woostock Opera House on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Performances will be at 7pm on Fridays, Dec. 13 and 20, at 2pm and 7pm on Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21, and at 2pm and 6pm on Sundays, Dec. 15 and 22. Approximately 170 performers will take to the stage with rotating casts.