Welcome to the Official Digital Program for
Le Croix Academy's Production of Clara's Dream 2025!
On this page you will find the story summary, production order, and other important tidbits!
We hope you enjoy the show!
We hope you enjoy the show!
Clara's Dream Story Summary:
Clara is the guardian of the Golden Nutcracker, a magical object that gives the Land of the Sweets it's oh-so-sweet powers. But little does Clara know the Rat King is determined to make the Golden Nutcracker the crowning jewel of his beloved collection of shiny things. His evil plan requires the head of his Rat Army - the Spy Rat - to steal the Golden Nutcracker. But will they succeed? Will the Spy Rat make it through the forest to the Land of the Sweets and successfully accomplish her mission? Or will Clara and her Soldier Army prevail and protect the Golden Nutcracker from the claws of the Rat King?
Or.... Was this all a dream?
Clara is the guardian of the Golden Nutcracker, a magical object that gives the Land of the Sweets it's oh-so-sweet powers. But little does Clara know the Rat King is determined to make the Golden Nutcracker the crowning jewel of his beloved collection of shiny things. His evil plan requires the head of his Rat Army - the Spy Rat - to steal the Golden Nutcracker. But will they succeed? Will the Spy Rat make it through the forest to the Land of the Sweets and successfully accomplish her mission? Or will Clara and her Soldier Army prevail and protect the Golden Nutcracker from the claws of the Rat King?
Or.... Was this all a dream?
Digital Program:
ACT I
1. Clara and the Golden Nutcracker – Opening Scene
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
2. Soldier Army
Performers:
Alecia Francois, Alexa Francois, Mary Ellen Gustainis, Sam McCoy, Heather Owens, Tanya Price as Soldiers
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
3. The Rat King Duet
Performers:
Caleb McCoy as the Rat King
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
4. Rat Army
Performers:
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Sam McCoy as the Sergeant Rat
Skylar Cooper, Violet Frokedal, Sloan Huth, Katherine Inman, Hannah McCoy, Kiara Shakes as Rats
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
5. Forest Grove
Fairy Performers:
Allie Nelsen as the Fairy Queen
Sloan Huth, Hannah McCoy, Kiara Shakes, Julianna Vazquez as the Fairy Corps
Choreographer: Breanne Horne
Pixie Performers:
Tiny Tots: Olivia Dukes, Jayla Hernandez, Jade Huth, Everleigh Kavanaugh, Abigail McCoy, Willow McLoughlin, Kataleya Vargas as Pixies
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
6. Forest Mountaintop
Snow Performers:
Valentina Guerrero as Snow Queen
Caleb McCoy as Snow King
Alexa Francois, Violet Frokedal, Katherine Inman, Bella Palteng as Snow Corps
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
7. Forest Flowers
Flower Performers:
Alecia Francois as Flower Queen
Andrea Brand, Skylar Cooper, Isabella Martinez, Julianna Vazquez as the Flower Corps
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
Dew Drop Performers:
Tiny Tots: Olivia Dukes, Jayla Hernandez, Jade Huth, Everleigh Kavanaugh, Abigail McCoy, Willow McLoughlin, Kataleya Vargas as Dew Drops
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
8. Welcome to The Land of the Sweets
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Alexa Francois as a Soldier
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
INTERMISSION (15 MINUTES) – Enjoy some concessions! (Concession proceeds benefit the L.C.A. Scholarship Fund)
ACT II
9. Marzipan Icing
Performers:
Isabella Martinez, Alexa Francois, Violet Frokedal, Julianna Vazquez as Marzipan Icing
Choreographer: Emily Lacey & Daphne Oliver
10. Hot Chocolate
Performers:
Alecia Francois as Hot Chocolate
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
11. Tea
Performers:
Allie Nelsen and Valentina Guerrero as Tea
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
12. Coffee
Performers:
Bella Palteng as Coffee
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
13. Candy Canes
Performers:
Sam McCoy as Candy Cane King
Andrea Brand and Valentina Guerrero as Candy Cane Corps
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
14. Sugar Plum
Performers:
Allie Nelsen as the Sugar Plum Fairy
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
15. The Discovery
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Alexa Francois and Sam McCoy as Soldiers
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
16. The Empty Handed Return
Performers:
Caleb McCoy as the Rat King
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Choreographer: Emily Lacey & Daphne Oliver
17. The Battle
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Caleb McCoy as the Rat King
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Alecia Francois, Alexa Francois, Mary Ellen Gustainis, Sam McCoy, Heather Owens, Tanya Price as the Soldier Army
Skylar Cooper, Violet Frokedal, Sloan Huth, Katherine Inman, Hannah McCoy, Kiara Shakes as the Rat Army
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
18. The Party
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Alecia Francois, Alexa Francois, Mary Ellen Gustainis, Sam McCoy, Heather Owens, Tanya Price as the Soldier Army
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
19. The Dream - Closing Scene
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
20. Finale & Bows
Performers:
Entire Cast
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
Thank you all so much for coming out and showing your support!
We hope you enjoyed the show!!
Credits:
Producer & Director: Emily Lacey
Prop Designer: Xio "Whitney" Glick
Stage Crew: Emily Lacey (Stage Manager), Christopher Ball Jr. (Assistant Stage Manager), Matt Walega (Tech Lead)
A HUGE thank you to:
The Joy Theater for being the gracious hosts of our Clara's Dream 2025 Production.
All of our dancers, performers, family members, instructors, and staff! Especially Ms. Patty ;)
It truly takes a village and we are so grateful for you all!!
1. Clara and the Golden Nutcracker – Opening Scene
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
2. Soldier Army
Performers:
Alecia Francois, Alexa Francois, Mary Ellen Gustainis, Sam McCoy, Heather Owens, Tanya Price as Soldiers
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
3. The Rat King Duet
Performers:
Caleb McCoy as the Rat King
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
4. Rat Army
Performers:
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Sam McCoy as the Sergeant Rat
Skylar Cooper, Violet Frokedal, Sloan Huth, Katherine Inman, Hannah McCoy, Kiara Shakes as Rats
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
5. Forest Grove
Fairy Performers:
Allie Nelsen as the Fairy Queen
Sloan Huth, Hannah McCoy, Kiara Shakes, Julianna Vazquez as the Fairy Corps
Choreographer: Breanne Horne
Pixie Performers:
Tiny Tots: Olivia Dukes, Jayla Hernandez, Jade Huth, Everleigh Kavanaugh, Abigail McCoy, Willow McLoughlin, Kataleya Vargas as Pixies
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
6. Forest Mountaintop
Snow Performers:
Valentina Guerrero as Snow Queen
Caleb McCoy as Snow King
Alexa Francois, Violet Frokedal, Katherine Inman, Bella Palteng as Snow Corps
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
7. Forest Flowers
Flower Performers:
Alecia Francois as Flower Queen
Andrea Brand, Skylar Cooper, Isabella Martinez, Julianna Vazquez as the Flower Corps
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
Dew Drop Performers:
Tiny Tots: Olivia Dukes, Jayla Hernandez, Jade Huth, Everleigh Kavanaugh, Abigail McCoy, Willow McLoughlin, Kataleya Vargas as Dew Drops
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
8. Welcome to The Land of the Sweets
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Alexa Francois as a Soldier
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
INTERMISSION (15 MINUTES) – Enjoy some concessions! (Concession proceeds benefit the L.C.A. Scholarship Fund)
ACT II
9. Marzipan Icing
Performers:
Isabella Martinez, Alexa Francois, Violet Frokedal, Julianna Vazquez as Marzipan Icing
Choreographer: Emily Lacey & Daphne Oliver
10. Hot Chocolate
Performers:
Alecia Francois as Hot Chocolate
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
11. Tea
Performers:
Allie Nelsen and Valentina Guerrero as Tea
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
12. Coffee
Performers:
Bella Palteng as Coffee
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
13. Candy Canes
Performers:
Sam McCoy as Candy Cane King
Andrea Brand and Valentina Guerrero as Candy Cane Corps
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
14. Sugar Plum
Performers:
Allie Nelsen as the Sugar Plum Fairy
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
15. The Discovery
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Alexa Francois and Sam McCoy as Soldiers
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
16. The Empty Handed Return
Performers:
Caleb McCoy as the Rat King
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Choreographer: Emily Lacey & Daphne Oliver
17. The Battle
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Caleb McCoy as the Rat King
Isabella Martinez as the Spy Rat
Alecia Francois, Alexa Francois, Mary Ellen Gustainis, Sam McCoy, Heather Owens, Tanya Price as the Soldier Army
Skylar Cooper, Violet Frokedal, Sloan Huth, Katherine Inman, Hannah McCoy, Kiara Shakes as the Rat Army
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
18. The Party
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Alecia Francois, Alexa Francois, Mary Ellen Gustainis, Sam McCoy, Heather Owens, Tanya Price as the Soldier Army
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
19. The Dream - Closing Scene
Performers:
Andrea Brand as Clara
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
20. Finale & Bows
Performers:
Entire Cast
Choreographer: Emily Lacey
Thank you all so much for coming out and showing your support!
We hope you enjoyed the show!!
Credits:
Producer & Director: Emily Lacey
Prop Designer: Xio "Whitney" Glick
Stage Crew: Emily Lacey (Stage Manager), Christopher Ball Jr. (Assistant Stage Manager), Matt Walega (Tech Lead)
A HUGE thank you to:
The Joy Theater for being the gracious hosts of our Clara's Dream 2025 Production.
All of our dancers, performers, family members, instructors, and staff! Especially Ms. Patty ;)
It truly takes a village and we are so grateful for you all!!
Important Tidbits:
We are accepting donations for Toys for Tots at the theatre today and then at the Academy until December 12!
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The Academy will be closed for Winter Break from December 15, 2025 to January 2, 2026.
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