Meet the 2026 Cast of Athletic Arts Center's The Nutcracker

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The magic of the holiday season is returning to the stage, and we are thrilled to announce the cast of Athletic Arts Center's 18th annual production of The Nutcracker.

Now in its 18th year, Athletic Arts Center's The Nutcracker has become a treasured holiday tradition for dancers, families, and audiences throughout Walker County. Each year, our production brings together performers of all ages and levels to share this beloved ballet with our community. This special tradition has given generations of dancers the opportunity to perform, grow, build friendships, and experience the joy of being part of a full-scale production.

As our incredible cast begins the rehearsal process, we invite you to make plans to join us this year.

Stay tuned for performance dates, ticket information, as we count down to the show.

Congratulations to our 2026 cast!

We can't wait to see you take the stage.

Act I Scene I Christmas Party

Nutcracker: Luke B.

Clara: Charlotte M.

Fritz: Zane G.

Party Girls: Betsy F. Susanna F. Anna G. Maggie K. Jane K. Emma Kate N. Cecilia S. Kyndall P.

Dr. Stahlbaum: Josh B. Mrs. Stahlbaum: Brianna B.

Party Parents/Guests: Brandy B. Jackie P. Audrey P. Joey D. Joey B. Abbie Grace C. Graceyn H. Kye G. Markus L. Andrew R. Charlee W. Additional Party Parents TBA

Doll: Amelia M.  Abby W. Understudy: Susan G.

Drosselmeyer: Kye G.          

Drosselmeyer’s Apprentice: Ayden S.            

Governess:  Jamie C.

Act I Scene II Battle

Mouse King: Oliva B.

Soldiers: Sammy B. Jeremiah D. Zane G. Ellie J. Levi K. Ethan N. Luke S. Benjamin W.

Mice: Jamie C. Peyton D. Olivia H. Rose K. Anna L. Lucy L. Anna R. Winnie T.

Act I Scene III Snow

Snow Queen: Everleigh G. Understudy: Susan G.

Snowflakes: Hannah B. Amelia B. Elisheva B Sofia C. Carrly D. Susan G. Lacy G. Mia H. AveryLeigh J. Elliott J. Ivey J. Leia M. Amelia M. Kynlee O. Bellarose S. Abby W.

Act II Land of Sweets

Sugar Plum Fairy: Elliott J. Understudy: Abby W. Everleigh G.

Spanish: Mariah C.  Brianna M. Audrey P. Morgan S. Charlee W.

Arabian: Everleigh G.

Chinese: Amelia M. Demi-soloists: Sofia C. Mia H.

Gum Drop Fairy: Susan G. 

Marzipan: Livi B. Jazlyn G. Macy J. Ryleigh L. Callie R. Chesley S. 

Ginger Snaps: Ayda B. Ellie Kay H. Jordyn K. Alaina M. Everlee T.

Russian: Olivia B. Kye G. Zane G. Markus L. Kyndall P. Ayden S.

Mother Ginger: Jamie Colvert

Bon Bons: Birdie B. Becca J. Luna L. Hadleigh M. Clara M. Edith T. Josephine T. Eva W.

Dewdrop: Abby W. Dewdrop Understudy: Amelia M.

Demi-Soloists: AveryLeigh J. Kynlee O. Elisheva B. Lacy G. Bellarose S.

Flowers: Ellie B. Jude C. Caroline E. Shelby Rose J. Marly M. Kathrine R. Harper W. Naomi W. Gracie W.