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Nuts for the Mouse 2026
Tech Rehearsal and Day Schedule
January 18th, 2026
Snow date: January 24, 2026
To accommodate the show order, dancers will arrive at the theatre for tech rehearsal at staggered times based on their age group. If a dancer misses their tech time, we will not be able to go back, this is a full run-through of a storyline show. We’d also like you to please note that this rehearsal is closed to the public.
After their tech rehearsal, Dancers may leave or continue to watch the show from the audience. We will also have lots of activities backstage to keep dancers busy. Dancers who leave must return to the theater 30 minutes before the start of the show.
What does a closed rehearsal mean?
We want to save the magic for our audience members as much as possible! This means that only the dancer and 1 parent/guardian are allowed in the theatre for our tech rehearsal. Please make sure to find care of any siblings.
Dancers for the following classes need a parent/guardian to wait with them at the theatre- Acro 1, Acro 2, Dance With Me, Tiny Stars, Shooting Stars 1-2, Dance Adventures 1-2, Hip Hop levels 1-2, Workshop 1-2, and Rhythm Tap 1/2)
Dancers in all other classes can be dropped off after check-in. They should have a healthy lunch packed with them. The backstage volunteers and staff runners will bring the class backstage and return them to the audience to watch the rehearsal once their rehearsal is finished.
What does my dancer need for Tech Rehearsal?
-Hair and makeup need to be completed before arriving
-Dancers should have their shoes and undergarments underneath their dance clothes as costumes will not be used for tech rehearsal.
-Healthy lunch and snacks
-Water bottle
-We suggest leaving electronics at home. Joy of Dance will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items
Check-in Process for Tech Rehearsal
Enter through the main entrance of Dover High School and go down the stairs and to the right.
Have your dancer use the bathrooms by the elevators before checking in.
A check-in table will be in front of the auditorium doors.
The Parent/Guardian will receive a stamp- letting staff know they are approved to be with their dancer. This should be the same person picking them up at the end of the show.
Once the dancer’s tech rehearsal is completed- please check out with your dancer if you will be returning later for either show time.
*Please note: Tech rehearsals will be run on a tight schedule. Please arrive only on your arrival time. If you miss your class call time, we will not be able to run the dance again. We will make sure to catch your dancer up on anything that is missed though so they feel comfortable going on stage for the show!
Schedule for Friday 1/16 Set Up and Lead Tech Rehearsal
Friday Set up for 1/16 (any Workshop 6 or 7 dancers who would like to come early and help set up are welcome!)
3:30p-4:00p - Unload at stage door
4:00p-5:00p - Sort through costumes and organize in rooms
4:00p-4:45p - set up stage, projector, backstage area, signage
4:45p - Call time for dancers in Workshop 6, Workshop 7, and Leading Roles
4:45p-5:15p - Sound and Projector Check on stage with Lindsey, Marissa
5:15p-6:30p - Workshop 6, Workshop 7, Winter Show Leading Roles run spacing and parts
6:30p - 6:45p - put everything in dressing rooms, dancers excused
Schedule for Show 1
8:30-8:45 am: Call Time for Leading Roles, Supporting Roles, Adult Beg Tap, Adult Int Ballet, Dance Adventures 1, Dance With Me (W), Pointe 1 & 2, Rhythm Tap 1/2, Shooting Stars 2 Tap/Pop Hop (S), Tiny Stars (W), Workshop 1
9:15am-9:30am: Call time for Acro 1 & 2, Adult Adv Tap, Adult Beg Jazz, Adult Int Tap, Adult Int/Adv Jazz, Adult Lyrical, Dance Adventures 2, Hip Hop 1, Hip Hop 2, Hip Hop 6 & 7, Shooting Stars 1 Ballet/Jazz (S), Shooting Stars 2 Ballet/Jazz (S), Tiny Stars (S), Workshop 6, Workshop 7
9:00am - 10:30am - Tech for Show #1
11:00pm - Call time for show for everyone except Dance With Me
11:15am - Dance With Me call time
11:30am - 1:15pm - Show #1 Nuts For The Mouse
Schedule for Show 2
1:45pm: Call Time for Dance With Me (S), Hip Hop 1/2, Hip Hop 5, Pointe 1 & 2, Rhythm Tap 3, Shooting Stars 1 Pop Hop (T), Shooting Stars 2 (W), Workshop 2, Workshop 3/4, Workshop 5
2:15pm-2:30pm: Call Time for Acro 3 & 4, Adult Beg Ballet, Adult Hip Hop, Adult Int/Adv Jazz, Adult Modern, Adult Musical Theatre, Hip Hop 4, Hip Hop 6 & 7, Rhythm Tap 4, Rhythm Tap 5, Shooting Stars 1 Ballet (T), Shooting Stars 2 Jazz (W), Tiny Stars (M), Workshop 6, Workshop 7
2pm-3:30pm: Tech for Show #2
4:00pm: Call Time for show
4:15pm: DWM call time
4:30pm-6:15pm - Show #2 Nuts For The Mouse
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