Crafting the Nutcracker
A VIRTUAL NUTCRACKER EXPERIENCE
FAQs
Black Diamond Ballet's
NUTCRACKER
Presented for Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m interested. How do I reserve tickets?
Call or email the El Campanil Theatre Box Office Directly | 925-75-9500 (W-F 10am-2pm) or boxoffice@elcampaniltheatre.com
What is the difference between the classroom and school package?
Classroom package is good for single classrooms with the teacher serving as the contact.
It also comes with 1 entry to win a Live Q&A with a cast member via zoom.
School package is good for multiple classrooms with a specific educator staff as the contact.
It also comes with a guaranteed Live Q&A with a cast member via zoom.
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What is the cost to participate?
Classroom Package is $200
School Package is $1000
When are the due dates for the payment and order form?
Order form is due - Nov. 1st
Payment is due - Dec 1st
How long is the school program’s streamed performance?
The performance will be approximately 40 mins with 1 intermission.
How do I send payment?
Once your order form is received, you will be emailed an invoice requesting payment from info@blackdiamondballet.org.
What forms of payment are accepted?
Credit cards made payable through the square invoice that will be emailed.
Checks made payable to Black Diamond Ballet and mail to:
Black Diamond Ballet
RE: Nutcracker
329 Railroad Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
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What is included in the educational component?
The Education Guide will be shared with educators as a digital download. It will include:
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Nutcracker background information sheets
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4 Lesson Plans
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Adjustable to grade level
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Meets CA State Standards​
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Printable Nutcracker activities
How do I get access to the performances?
A link with a password will be emailed to participating classrooms and schools by Tuesday, Dec. 7th
How long is the link available?
Wednesday, Dec. 8th through Friday, Dec. 10th
Who gets a Live Q&A?
Those who order School Packages come with 1 guaranteed Live Q&A session. It is up to the discretion of the school contact how that will be organized.
Those who order Classroom Packages are entered to win a Live Q&A session with a cast member. The winner will be notified via email to schedule their Q&A session.
When are Live Q&A sessions and how long are they?
Sessions will be approximately 15 mins with a cast member.
They will be scheduled Monday, Dec. 13th -Friday, Dec. 17th