Alamo City Arts’ Tales of Beatrix Potter will be May 13th at 2pm and 7pm at Fort Sam Houston Theater and May 20th at 2pm and 7pm  at McAllister Auditorium. These will be live performances with a live symphony orchestra.  All performances are paid events and tickets must be purchased to attend.

Due to the small size of the cast, there is no performance fee for The Tales of Beatrix Potter, however donations are always greatly appreciated.  These donations will directly support the production and off set the costs of new costumes and scenery rentals. 

This production is a ballet, so it is important that you are attending ballet classes regularly to build stamina, prevent injury, as well maintain, and improve technique.  We only have a few rehearsals to set choreography and blocking so it is important that you come rehearsal prepared.

It is important that you arrive promptly to rehearsal to ready dance.  You may bring in your water and shoes, but we ask that you leave large bags in the dressing room area. Bags will be monitored but we ask you keep all valuables at home.  For longer rehearsals we recommend packing a few snacks.  Dancers are welcome to put food in the fridge.  Alamo City Arts provides water and fruit, but it is on a first come first serve basis.

Please wear a clean, solid (black or pink preferred) leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes with hair neatly off the face (bun preferred for hair longer than shoulders). A ballet skirt is acceptable but may be asked to be removed if it is a distraction or inhibits the choreography. Special character skirts or tutus may be requested by the director and will be discussed with the individual dancer.  

Please be aware of personal hygiene.  We are a large cast and dance close in proximity.  Mints, deodorant, and towels to wipe up sweat (that are changed out daily), are recommended staples for dance bags. 

Dancers, please make a conscious effort to pick up after yourself in the studio and dressing room area.  This includes water bottles, bobby pins, pointe shoe padding, etc. 

Please be sure dancers are arriving and leaving in cover-ups or warmups and in street shoes. 

It is important you contact the production staff as soon as you know you will be unable to attend rehearsal. If you miss more than 3 rehearsals, you will be asked to forfeit your parts.  

All our costumes are custom made. That means costumes are constantly evolving and casting may change due to costume availability at any time. As costuming is finalized, we may need to change individual costuming needs, make-up, and hair requirements.  If that happens, information will be sent home with the dancer, and emailed to the parents.  

Parents are not allowed in rehearsals or backstage at any time, there are no exceptions.