Roles in the Children’s Cast
Some cast members may play multiple roles.
Franz
Marie’s younger brother.
Ragamuffins/Rats
Hooligans around Chicago who attend the party, and become part of the Rat King’s army.
Teen Worker Girls
Children of laborers preparing for the World’s Fair, members of the party scene.
Worker Girls
Children of laborers preparing for the World’s Fair, members of the party scene.
Worker Child
A role designed for a dancer in a wheelchair, child of a laborer preparing for the World’s Fair, member of the party scene.
Soldiers/Nutcrackers
Soldiers of the Nutcracker in his fight against the Rat King. Part of an Act II divertissement.
Cavalry
Soldiers of the Nutcracker on horseback.
Walnuts
Dancing Walnuts in an Act II divertissement.
Dragons
Part of a dancing Dragon in an Act II divertissement.
Waves
The water through which the Great Impresario’s boat sails.
Snowflakes and Icicles, Junior Snowflakes and Icicles
Tiny snowflakes and icicles in the snow scene at the end of Act 1