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FAQ Nutcracker Tea! FAQ Nutcracker Tea! How many Total Guests are at each performance? ​ Capacity is reduced by approximately 20% this year Current layout is for 94 seats, with a maximum capacity of 108 We anticipate having no more than 120 individuals (including staff and dancers) in the Ballroom at one time Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Beverly Hills November 20 & 21 Occupancy Is this an Indoor Event? – Yes! ​ As in the past, Nutcracker Tea! will take place inside the 2nd Floor Astor Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria, Beverly Hills Guests will ride an elevator to the 2nd Floor and be escorted directly to their designated table Your table will include only your guests (see below) Access to Upstairs Lobby will be limited Seating What is the Maximum Number household/pod seated at one table? There will be only one party seated at each table Upon arrival, guests will be escorted directly to their table What are the Sizes of the tables ? ​ There are 3 sizes of tables: Bistro Table can seat 1, 2 or 3 guests 6ft Banquet Table can seat 4, 5, or 6 guests ​66” Round Gala Table can seat 7, 8, 9, or 10 guests Social Distancing How is LAB Managing Traffic Flow and providing for social distancing this year? Upon entrance, guests will be escorted directly to their assigned tables Crafts will be done at your table (see below) Before the program, children will be invited up to the stage, and each will have a special spot upon which to sit and watch Are we doing Crafts this year? Yes! This year we are eliminating the craft room – but not the crafts! Crafts will be wrapped individually and placed at your place-setting for each child (or adult who wants one) to create at their seat Materials will not be shared There will be no glue or mess How will LAB manage social distancing during Boutique, Shopping, Mystery Boxes, Pics with Santa & Nutcracker characters, etc? The lobby area is where many activities take place Access to lobby will be controlled Will LAB invite children up to the Stage for Performance? As in the past, before the dance portion of the program, children will be invited up to the stage Each child will have a special spot upon which to sit and watch the performance excerpts from The Nutcracker Will children be allowed to Dance with the Characters from The Nutcracker this year? ​ Artistic Directors, Colleen and Thordal are strategizing the safest way to enable your children to interact with the LAB dancers Personal Safety LAB and Waldorf Astoria, BH will adhere to the most current COVID 19 mandates as assigned by the State and County. Please visit current guidelines at https://coronavirus.lacity.org Will we be required to wear Masks? ​ At this time, we anticipate that masks will be required for all guests and staff You will be able to remove your mask while sitting at your table Will we be required to show Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID test? ​ Proof of Vaccination or negative test within 72 hours of event may be required in accordance with the CDC Guidelines Air Filtration What Air Filtration System is used at the Waldorf Astoria, Beverly Hills? Below are the Air Filtration Steps the Waldorf Astoria, BH uses to ensure safety: Outside fresh air first enters through air-handler system located on rooftop The rooftop air-handler unit uses two-stage filtration. MERV 8 pre-filter traps 90% of airborne particles, followed by MERV 13 final filter which traps 98% of airborne particles Event Space: Fresh air from rooftop air-handler (MERV 13) is supplied to event space and is mixed with fresh air from additional filters (MERV 8). Each space has dedicated filters and do not interconnect Guest Rooms : Fresh air from rooftop air-handler (MERV 13) is supplied to guestroom and is mixed with fresh air from additional filter located above balcony doors (MERV 8). Each guestroom has dedicated filters and do not interconnect with other guestrooms

2021/2022 Season > The Nutcracker > COVID Health Requirements COVID Health Requirements for Attending Performances at Dolby Theatre PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED: All attendees ages 2 and over must show proof of full vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test for entry. “Fully vaccinated” means you are at least 14 days past your final vaccine dose. ​ Testing: PCR tests must be taken within 2 days of the event and rapid antigen tests must be taken within 1 day. Both must be administered by a medical provider. (No at-home tests allowed.) ​ Photo identification is required for all guests ages 18 and over. ​ MASKS REQUIRED: Masks must be worn at all times, except while actively eating or drinking in designated areas. Food and beverage areas will be located on each lobby level, and guests may also eat and drink in their seats. Gaiters, bandanas, and masks with exhalation valves are not permitted. COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES: Dolby Theatre continues to monitor local COVID-19 trends and comply with all protocols mandated at the state, local, and federal levels. The theatre is cleaned and disinfected after each performance, and we offer designated eating areas and hand sanitizing stations on each floor. Touch points and high-traffic areas are sanitized at regular intervals, and we encourage all guests to use mobile tickets to support our health and safety efforts. ​ For Questions, Please Visit dolbytheatre.com OR call (323) 308-6300 . In-person Ticket Sales Group Sales Venues Accessibility Gift Certificates Tax-Deductibe Donations Terms & Conditions of Sales In-house Policy Privacy Policy

The Nutcracker The Nutcracker is the city’s holiday tradition perfect for celebrating the season. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, Los Angeles Ballet stays true to the traditions of the holiday story with some surprises! This production is set in 1912 Los Angeles. Throughout the five scenes in two acts are hints and tastes of Southern California - a Spanish style home, calla lilies, bougainvillea, the snowy forests of the Sierras, Venice archways, a moonlit Pacific Ocean and more! The Nutcracker appears in theaters across Southern California, including the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. VIEW the open children's audition at Dolby Theatre. Choreography by Christensen/Neary, Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Perfomance Schedule On Sale Now! Royce Hall, UCLA Dolby Theatre Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Alex Theatre Saturday, December 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday, December 4 – 2 p.m. Saturday, December 10 – 12 p.m. Friday, December 16 – 8 p.m. Sunday, December 11 – 12 p.m. Saturday, December 17 – 12 p.m. Sunday, December 18 – 5 p.m. Thursday, December 22 - 2 p.m. Friday, December 23 - 8 p.m. Friday, Decmber 23 - 2 p.m. Saturday, December 10 – 5 p.m. Saturday, December 17 – 5 p.m. Sunday, December 18 – 12 p.m. Saturday December 24 – 12 p.m., Monday, December 26 – 2 p.m. "...The Nutcracker...distinctive, inspired!..." Los Angeles Times "FOUR STARS" "...Breathtaking effortless lifts..." Los Angeles Daily News BECOME A SUBSCRIBER I WANT TO RENEW 2022/2023 Season > The Nutcracker DECEMBER 3–26, 2022 The Nutcracker Christensen/Neary | Tchaikovsky View Full Season An Evening of Christopher Wheeldon EXCLUSIVE LAB Orchestra at Dolby Theatre Experience Tchaikovsky's spectacular score LIVE exclusively at Dolby Theatre during The Nutcracker December 21-26, 2023. Add The Nutcracker at Dolby Theatre to any subscription. SUBSCRIBE LOS ANGELES BALLET 2023/2024 Season Explore the 2023/2024 Season DOWNLOAD SEASON BROCHURE

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2023/2024 Season > Trainee Audition Trainee Audition Audition Guidelines ​ The audition submission should begin with a short technical demonstration at the barre and center. At the barre the student must include plies, tendues, ronde de jambe, passé and adagio developpe en croix. In the center the dancers must include adagio, pirouettes, petite and grand allegro. ​ Please also include a classical variation, (on pointe for women) one to two minutes in length. If the dancer does not have a variation prepared, please include a pointe combination for ladies and a combination with jumps (both double tour en l’air and saut de basque) for men. A contemporary solo may also be submitted, but is not a requirement Girls should wear a black leotard and either pink ballet shoes with pink tights or flesh-toned ballet shoes and tights. Boys should wear tights, shoes, and a fitted shirt light-colored preferably in a light color (white or grey) or contrasting color to the surrounding environment. Please no warm-ups, skirts, or baggy clothing. Full Name Age Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Current Citizenship / Visa Status Current Affiliations Upload Resume Select File Max File Size 15MB Upload Headshot Select File JPG oPNG - Max File Size 15MBr Upload Full Body Photo Select File JPG oPNG - Max File Size 15MBr Upload/Share a demonstration of Barre and Center (At least one upload or URL required) Select File MOV, MP4 - Max File Size 15Mb Upload/Share a demonstration of a Classical Variation (At least one upload or URL required) Select File MOV, MP4 - Max File Size 15Mb Upload/Share a demonstration of a Contemporary Solo (Optional) Select File MOV, MP4 - Max File Size 15Mb Audition Agreement (Required) I, the Artist, agree to hold harmless Los Angeles Ballet and its officers, agents, and employees against any and all injuries, costs, losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) which Artist might suffer from participation in an LAB audition, of whatever kind of character and without limitation. Artist waives any claims, liens, demands or causes of action which Artist now, or in the future, possess against LAB arising out of or in any way related to Artist’s participation in any LAB audition. Full Name / Guardian (If Trainee is under 18) Full Name of Minor REGISTER Upon submitting, please allow a moment for your files to upload. Once your submission have replaced the placeholders below, you may close the page. Thank you for registering! An error occurred. Please make sure all the required fields are filled.

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2022/2023 Season 2022/2023 Season > DECEMBER 3, 2022 – JUNE 17, 2023 Season 2022/2023 A Season of contemporary masterworks, Premieres, a World Premiere from LAB’s new Artistic Director, and LA's holiday tradition. DECEMBER 3–26, 2022 The Nutcracker Christensen/Neary | Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker is LA’s holiday tradition, essential for celebrating the season. Clara and her Nutcracker battle a most memorable Mouse King, encounter dancing Snowflakes, and travel to the Palace of the Dolls. GET TICKETS LEARN MORE MARCH 16–18, 2023 An Evening with Christopher Wheeldon Ghosts Wheeldon/Winger Fool's Paradise Wheeldon/Talbot LA Premiere Morphoses Wheeldon/Ligeti LAB Premiere Three iconic works from master contemporary choreographer Christopher Wheeldon exclusively at The Broad Stage. LEARN MORE MAY 27 – JUNE 3, 2023 Lady of the Camellias Caniparoli | Chopin LA Premiere This is a story of love, sacrifice and longing. Armand falls passionately in love with a celebrated courtesan of Parisian high society. Only for a fleeting moment do the lovers live their dream. Val Caniparoli’s Lady of theCamellias is a work of striking theatrical power. LEARN MORE PARTICIPATE Become a Member Membership to the Los Angeles Ballet Guild provides a vital link between LAB leadership and the broader Southern California community. LAB Guild is philanthropic, creative, entrepreneurial, and industrious. We invite you to become involved. LAB supporters Bari Milken Bernstein and Tara Lipinski ; Photo : Capture Imaging MEMBERSHIP WELCOME Los Angeles Ballet Los Angeles Ballet presents a season of legendary story ballets and contemporary masterworks. LEARN MORE JUNE 15 – 17, 2023 Memoryhouse Barak | Richter World Premiere Memoryhouse is LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak’s full-evening dance work, an abstract ballet composed of vignettes commemorating the Holocaust, set to Max Richter’s powerful album of the same name. GET TICKETS

PUBLIC RELATIONS Shari Mesulam , The Mesulam Group For Public Relations inquiries and information, please contact Company Press Releases READ NOW Press Releases 2022/2023 SEASON REQUEST ACCESS Press Photos shari@themesulamgroup.com 2022/2023 Season > Public Relations PUBLIC RELATIONS LAB OUTREACH PROGRAM A Chance to Dance (ACTD) ACTD is presented one Sunday each month at the LAB Center during Los Angeles Ballet’s season. LAB dancers teach free ballet classes, alternative dance/fitness classes, and more! All ages are welcome. VIEW ACTD SCHEDULE LOS ANGELES BALLET 2023/2024 Season Explore the 2023/2024 Season DOWNLOAD SEASON BROCHURE

Dancers Joyce and Aubrey Chernick & Richard J. Riordan Character Artist Character Artist & Rehearsal Assistant James Zhenghua Li ​ Character Artist David Renaud Character Artists Shintaro Akana Ryo Araki McKenzie Byrne Cesar Ramirez Castellano Marcos Ramirez Castellano Cassidy Cocke Poppy Coleman Brigitte Edwards Lilly Fife Mark Hardin Kate Inoue Anna Jacobs Mikiya Kakehashi Hannah Keene Julianne Kinasiewicz Tate Lee Lilly Leech Leah McCall Madeline McMillin Santiago Paniagua Brittany Rand Jacob Ray Jacob Soltero Cleo Taneja Jonas Tutaj Shelby Whallon Company Dancers Laura Chachich Jasmine Perry Soloists Jimmy & Debbie Lustig Principal Dancer Petra Conti Ray & Ghada Irani Principal Dancer Tigran Sargsyan Lori & Michael Milken Principal Dancer Kenta Shimizu ​ Akimitsu Yahata Principal Dancers 2022/2023 Season > Dancers LOS ANGELES BALLET Repertoire Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes stunning classical ballets, exceptional stagings of Balanchine repertory, and relevant works by many of today’s most innovative dance-makers. VIEW REPERTOIRE LOS ANGELES BALLET 2023/2024 Season Explore the 2023/2024 Season DOWNLOAD SEASON BROCHURE

Subscribe NOVEMBER 18 & 19, 2023 LAB's Annual Nutcracker Tea! LAB’s signature holiday fundraiser at the Waldorf Astoria, Beverly Hills is an immersive afternoon tea in support of LAB's Outreach Education Programs. Catered by Jean George, be treated to High Tea sweets and savories. Enjoy Sparkling Holiday Crafts, Mystery Gifts, scenes from The Nutcracker and more! Shop for holiday gifts at the LAB Nutcracker Boutique, and pose for a keepsake photo with Santa and characters from The Nutcracker. LEARN MORE LOS ANGELES BALLET 2023/2024 Season Explore the 2023/2024 Season DOWNLOAD SEASON BROCHURE 2022/2023 Season > Subscribe Full Season Subscription Choose one date/time at any venue for remaining productions of The Nutcracker *, An Evening of Christopher Wheeldon , Lady of the Camellias , and Memoryhouse FULL SEASON SUBSCRIPTION Choose-3 Subscription Select one date/time at any venue for three productions from Christopher Wheeldon , Lady of the Camellias , and Memoryhouse CHOOSE-3 SUBSCRIPTION Choose-2 Subscription Select one date/time at any venue for two productions from An Evening of Christopher Wheeldon, Lady of the Camellias and Memoryhouse CHOOSE-2 SUBSCRIPTION 2021/2022 Subscribers I WANT TO RENEW * LAB Orchestra at Dolby Theatre Adding to the enchantment of The Nutcracker , LAB will once again perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic score with the Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra at Dolby Theatre with Conductor Andrea Quinn. December 22 through 26. Opening Nights Subscription See the Opening Night of all four productions this season; An Evening of Christopher Wheeldon , Lady of the Camellias , and Memoryhouse OPENING NIGHTS SUBSCRIPTION Saturday Nights Subscription See the Saturday night performance of all four productions this season; An Evening of Christopher Wheeldon , Lady of the Camellias , and Memoryhouse SATURDAY NIGHTS SUBSCRIPTION Subscriber Benefits Keep Your Seat Like your seats this season? Retain your seats for subsequent seasons Free Exchanges Receive unlimited free exchanges within the same production Priority Seating Receive first choice of Los Angeles Ballet venue seating See It Again See a performance in your subscription again for only $40 Subscriber Standby Missed your scheduled performance? Be on Standby List for the next one Seat Upgrade Choose a production in your subscription to upgrade your seats for free Bring A Friend For only $25, introduce someone to world-class ballet Need More Tickets? Get 10% off Add-on Single Tickets for any production Ballet Boutique Discount Subscribers save 15% on gifts and merchandise sold at performances Subscribe Los Angeles Ballet Subscribers receive best prices and seating of the season. See Subscriber Options and Benefits . Los Angeles Ballet Subscribers receive best prices and seating of the season.