Angels in white greet Clara, Drosselmeyer, and the Nutcracker Prince at the gate of the Kingdom of Sweets. Magnificent wings sprout from their backs and small bouquets of flowers dot their curly blonde locks.

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Getting their orders from the chefs, the cooks – in red hair and white aprons – frantically take on the arduous task of making the perfect meal for their high profile guest. 

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Providing merriment (and mischief), the party children dress to the nines in their finest dresses and suits to attend the Stahlbaums' annual holiday soiree.

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Clara is whisked away to waltz with the flowers by three tiny but mighty bumblebees. Each bee boasts steampunk goggles and bicep tatts ranging from skulls and sharks to hearts and roses.

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Commanding the kitchen are the chefs, sporting their chef jackets and curly black hair with mustaches to match. The brilliant minds gather inspiration from their trusty recipe book to create the French Man's decadent – albeit small – meal.

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The mice medics – noted by their bright red cross uniforms and matching knapsacks filled with very important mice medicines – spring into action at a moment's notice to help rodents injured during the Rat King and Nutcracker's showdown.

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Wearing fluffy white bolero jackets with equally cute tutus, these sleepy little lambs flock together under the guidance of the Danish Woman to sneak past two pesky foxes.

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Members of the Snow Queen's court and emulating her wintry wardrobe, the Snow Maids & Ladies in Waiting are arrayed in layers of white encrusted with sparkling jewels as fine as fresh snow with a dazzling icicle-like crown.

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Flanking the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets are her attendants, decked in the same sparkling jewels and decadent hues of pink from top to bottom.

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The Toy Soldier Specialists are the morale-boosting flag carriers of the Nutcracker's army. In the platoon's signature blue, these toy soldiers raise the colors of the battalion high and proud.

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During the divertissements in the second act, the waiters present the French Man with his exquisite meal while wearing only the finest tuxedos appropriate for French fine dining, complete with a bow tie, gilded green vest, and mustache groomed to perfection.

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The first to enter the mansion, the three small samurai are mischievous mice who enjoy leaving a trail of pint-size mayhem behind them all the while sporting the finest fighting gear and bearing their pointy, vicious teeth.

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The cavalry are brave mini soldiers who rush into battle on painted ponies, blowing their battle horns to gather the Nutcracker's troops and rally them for battle.

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With a donation of $500, you'll receive a 11x14” Nutcracker costume sketch and Contributor level donor benefits for a full year which includes: 

• Invitation to one (1) total dress rehearsal with private reception
• Invitation to one (1) total reception before a selected Dance Talks
• Invitation to the Annual Meeting of the Members of Houston Ballet Foundation
• Listing in Houston Ballet’s Annual Report

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With a donation of $250, you'll receive a 5x7” Nutcracker costume sketch and Associate level donor benefits for a full year which includes:

• Invitation to an Inside/Out event at the Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance
• Annual subscription to Houston Ballet News, our bi-annual magazine

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