Clara and the Nutcracker

Book by J.S. Puller
Music by Derrick Gaetke

It's the Nutcracker, like never before! Meet Clara. She's not much of a dancer, but she knows how to throw a mean right hook. And as it turns out, she's an exact doppelganger of Marie, a princess kidnapped by the evil Rat King, who's also turned the Prince of the Land of Sweets into a nutcracker. To regain his throne, the Nutcracker asks Clara to stand in for Marie, but her princess credentials are put to the test. Now, time is running out to save the kingdom.

Regular price $12.00

Quick Details

  • Type: Musical
  • Estimated Run Time: 90-120 Minutes
  • Availability: Available for productions worldwide
  • Cast Size: 10-13+ roles

Full Details

Roles:

  • Drosselmeyer: an old scientist
  • Fritz: an old magician
  • Brother
  • Sister
  • Clara: Principal girl, rough and tumble young lady who swordfights much better than she dances
  • Mother
  • Monterey: a high-kicking rat
  • Jack: a tap-dancing rat
  • Cheddar: a ballet dancing rat
  • Rat King: the villain
  • Sugar Plum Fairy: The Dame and Nutcracker's fairy godmother
  • Nutcracker: Prince of the Land of Sweets, cursed to be a nutcracker

Ensemble includes: Citizens of the land of sweets and spirit dancers

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script/score for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.
  • Vocal rehearsal audio files
  • Production audio files in MP3, MIDI and Finale files.

The following resources may be added to you license for an additional fee:
  • Logo/Media package

J.S. Puller

J.S. Puller is a playwright and author from the Windy City, Chicago. She has a master's degree in elementary education and a bachelor's degree in theatre from Northwestern University. She is an award-winning member of the American Alliance for Theatre and Education and has written about the social-emotional benefits of arts education with the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. When not writing, she can usually be found in the theatre. She is the author of two novels, CAPTAIN SUPERLATIVE and THE LOST THINGS CLUB, both published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. She also has several published plays.

Learn more about J.S. Puller on her website or Linktree

Originally produced by Piccolo Theatre

Photos of Original production at Piccolo Theatre by Robert E. Potter III

Photos of Original production at Piccolo Theatre by Robert E. Potter III

Photos of Original production at Piccolo Theatre by Robert E. Potter III

Reviews

a sparkly, colorful, sword-fighting, and hilarious onstage treat

- Evanston News

this sugarplummy, whacky-tacky, dance-in-your-seat-tastic seasonal comedy adventure promises holiday ha-has galore.

- Evanston Roundtable