Bronwyn Wada-Gill, Level 2i, Boston Ballet School
"I am always so excited to audition for The Nutcracker. Last year I was a Baby Mouse. It was so much fun attacking the nutcracker on stage. I also love being backstage and standing in the wings while we wait to go on, watching all of the other dancers. This year I am a Little Mouse, so I get to dance more."

Jefferson Payne, Level 2i, Boston Ballet School
"My favorite character is the Nutcracker Prince, his dancing is so fun and he gets to dance with Clara and fight the Mouse King!"

 Sara Farber, Level 6i, Boston Ballet School
"I love being part of The Nutcracker, because for so many people it is a family tradition. I have seen the production each year since I was three years old. It was always my dream to be in it, and it is so neat to be a part of another little girl's dream."

Catherine Arnold, Level 7i, Boston Ballet School
"For me, it wouldn't be the holiday season without The Nutcracker. Being onstage with beautiful costumes and sets, and knowing that the audience believes in the story we are telling, gives me great joy."

Lauren Fitzpatrick, Level 7i, Boston Ballet School
"I love The Nutcracker because it has been part of my holiday tradition since I was a baby. My mom and I started going to Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker when I was only two years old. I can remember getting dressed in my holiday best and couldn't wait for the music to start and the curtain to go up! Now that I am 17 and part of the production, it is even more exciting for me."