Children's Nutcracker 2020 PACKAGE INFO

BIRD BAKERY ADD-ONS: 

Gather the family, put a log on the fire and bring the magic of the Nutcracker home with the Children’s Ballet of San Antonio’s Children’s Nutcracker. Sweeten the tradition with Bird Bakery’s Nutcracker themed cookie decorating sets, designed for boys and girls! Don’t miss your chance  to learn from the piping pros at Bird Bakery as they guide viewers through a cookie decorating demonstration video during intermission. Or make it a meal and savor the moment with sandwich platters for the whole family! *PICK UP ONLY AT BIRD BAKERY*

Cookie Decorating Kits Available for All Performance Dates 

  • $25: Bird Bakery Nutcracker Cookie Decorating Set 

    • 6 homemade cookies in shape of nutcracker, ballet slipper, and ballerina

    • 3 royal icing colors in blue, pink and white

    • Sprinkles

Sandwich Platters Available for December 18 & 19 Performance Dates Only

  • $29: Bird Bakery “Top Seller” Sandwich Platter for 2

    • Includes combination of Tarragon Chicken and California Turkey sandwiches with chips and their famous holiday themed monster cookies. Feeds 2 adults.

  • $29: Bird Bakery Nutcracker PB&J Platter for 2 

    • Includes Nutcracker shaped PB & J sandwiches with chips and Bird’s famous holiday themed monster cookies. Feeds 2 children. 

  • $58: Bird Bakery “Top Seller” Sandwich Platter for 4 

    • Includes Tarragon Chicken and California Turkey sandwiches with chips and Bird’s famous holiday themed monster cookies. Feeds 4 adults.

  • $58: Bird Bakery Nutcracker PB&J Platter for 4 

    • Includes Nutcracker shaped PB & J sandwiches with chips and Bird’s famous holiday themed monster cookies. Feeds 4 children.

  • $87: Bird Bakery “Top Seller” Sandwich Platter for 6

    • Includes Tarragon Chicken and California Turkey sandwiches with chips and Bird’s famous holiday themed monster cookies. Feeds 6 adults 

  • $87: Bird Bakery Nutcracker PB&J Platter for 6 

    • Includes Nutcracker themed PB & J sandwich with chips and Bird’s famous holiday themed monster cookies. Feeds 6 children.

*PICK UP ONLY AT BIRD BAKERY~ 5912 Broadway Street  San Antonio, TX 78209  210-804-2473*

* Orders for the December 18 & 19 performances must be purchased by December 16 with pick up on either December 18 or 19 (cookie decorating sets and platters available for these performance dates).

* Orders for the December 25 & 26 performances must be purchased by December 21 with pick up only on December 24 (Cookie decorating sets available for these performance dates, no platters).



$50: SINGLE PERFORMANCE

  • One performance of your choice (each performance features a different cast)  for one family on one device to include:

    • Access to production film

    • Bonus material such as candid backstage footage 

    • Cast member interviews 

    • Bird Bakery cookie decorating demo video during intermission


SPONSORSHIP LEVELS ~ TAX DEDUCTIBLE:


$100: SINGLE PERFORMANCE WITH BIRD BAKERY COOKIE DECORATING SET

  • One Bird Bakery Cookie Decorating Set

    • 6 homemade cookies, 3 colors royal icing, sprinkles

    • Tickets for the December 18 & 19 performances need to be purchased by December 16 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 18 & 19 only.

    • Tickets for the December 25 & 26 performances need to be purchased by December 21 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 24 only.

  • Recognized as sponsor in virtual program of streamed production and on websites

  • One performance of your choice (each performance features a different cast) for one family on one device to include:

    • Access to production film

    • Bonus material such as candid backstage footage 

    • Cast member interviews 

    • Bird Bakery cookie decorating demo video during intermission


$500: SUGARPLUM DREAMS COME TRUE

  • Zoom conversations with a lead CBSA dancer of your choice (15 years of age or older). Choose from the following cast leads: Sugar Plum, Arabian, Snow Queen, Dew Drop, Nutcracker 

  • Photo signed by the dancer

  • Hear about their journey as a dancer that has gotten them to where they are now! 

  • One performance of your choice (each performance features a different cast) for one family on one device to include:

    • Access to production film

    • Bonus material such as candid backstage footage 

    • Cast member interviews 

    • Bird Bakery cookie decorating demo video during intermission

  • One Bird Bakery Cookie Decorating Set

    • 6 homemade cookies, 3 colors royal icing, sprinkles

    • Tickets for the December 18 & 19 performances need to be purchased by December 16 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 18 & 19 only.

    • Tickets for the December 25 & 26 performances need to be purchased by December 21 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 24 only.

  • Recognized as sponsor in virtual program of streamed production and on websites


$1000:  A DINNER FIT FOR A SNOW QUEEN

  • Two hour dinner with the director, 5-time YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award winner and CBSA Founder, Ms. Vanessa Bessler. This intimate dinner is perfect for arts lovers, aspiring artists and choreographers just to name a few. Dinner is included for one family (up to six).

    • Ms. Bessler was the youngest prima ballerina at the time she was dancing for the National Ballet of Panama. She has traveled the world performing and training with the best of the best from around the globe in the world of ballet. Now, Ms. Bessler trains young dancers to do the same. In her more than twenty five years of teaching, Vanessa has a track record of preparing successful students who have joined professional companies and strong college programs or become successful, accomplished individuals.

    • A few topics to nibble on:

      • What it takes to make it in the world of profesional dance

      • How the arts can improve communities

      • Insider tips from Ms. Bessler’s ballet career

      • Pro tips on producing & developing productions

      • The dance industry in general

  • Enjoy all three performances for one family on one device to include: 

    • Access to production film

    • Bonus material such as candid backstage footage 

    • Cast member interviews 

    • Bird Bakery cookie decorating demo video during intermission

  • One Bird Bakery Cookie Decorating Set

    • 6 homemade cookies, 3 colors royal icing, sprinkles

    • Tickets for the December 18 & 19 performances need to be purchased by December 16 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 18 & 19 only.

    • Tickets for the December 25 & 26 performances need to be purchased by December 21 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 24 only.

  • Recognized as sponsor in virtual program of streamed production and on CBSA websites


$2,500: TWINKLE TOES

  • One hour private lesson for the family (one or both parents and up to 4 children) in the discipline of your choice offered at the Dance Center of San Antonio

    • Available via Zoom or in-person at the DCSA studio 

    • Reserve your date and time prior to showing up by calling DCSA at (210) 462-7660 

  • $50 credit to shop at the Christmas Market at the Dance Center of San Antonio, with proceeds going to the Children’s Ballet of San Antonio 

  • Enjoy all three performances for one family on one device to include: 

    • Access to production film

    • Bonus material such as candid backstage footage 

    • Cast member interviews 

    • Bird Bakery cookie decorating demo video during intermission

  • One Bird Bakery Cookie Decorating Set

    • 6 homemade cookies, 3 colors royal icing, sprinkles

    • Tickets for the December 18 & 19 performances need to be purchased by December 16 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 18 & 19 only.

    • Tickets for the December 25 & 26 performances need to be purchased by December 21 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 24 only.

  • Two hour dinner with the director, 5-time YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award winner and CBSA Founder, Ms. Vanessa Bessler. This intimate dinner is perfect for arts lovers, aspiring artists and choreographers just to name a few. Dinner is included for one family (up to six).

    • Ms. Bessler was the youngest prima ballerina at the time she was dancing for the National Ballet of Panama. She has traveled the world performing and training with the best of the best from around the globe in the world of ballet. Now, Ms. Bessler trains young dancers to do the same. In her more than twenty five years of teaching, Vanessa has a track record of preparing successful students who have joined professional companies and strong college programs or become successful, accomplished individuals.

    • A few topics to nibble on:

      • What it takes to make it in the world of profesional dance

      • How the arts can improve communities

      • Insider tips from Ms. Bessler’s ballet career

      • Pro tips on producing & developing productions

      • The dance industry in general

  • Recognized as sponsor in virtual program of streamed production and on CBSA websites


$5,000: SHARE THE MAGIC

  • Share The Children’s Nutcracker with a family of your choice or a family supported by a CBSA partner organization. One performance of your choice (each performance features a different cast) for one family on one device, Partner organizations include: 

  • Enjoy all three performances for one family on one device to include: 

    • Access to production film

    • Bonus material such as candid backstage footage 

    • Cast member interviews 

    • Bird Bakery cookie decorating demo video during intermission

  • One Bird Bakery Cookie Decorating Set

      • 6 homemade cookies, 3 colors royal icing, sprinkles

      • Tickets for the December 18 & 19 performances need to be purchased by December 16 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 18 & 19 only.

      • Tickets for the December 25 & 26 performances need to be purchased by December 21 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 24 only.

  • Two hour dinner with the director, 5-time YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award winner and CBSA Founder, Ms. Vanessa Bessler. This intimate dinner is perfect for arts lovers, aspiring artists and choreographers just to name a few. Dinner is included for one family (up to six).

    • Ms. Bessler was the youngest prima ballerina at the time she was dancing for the National Ballet of Panama. She has traveled the world performing and training with the best of the best from around the globe in the world of ballet. Now, Ms. Bessler trains young dancers to do the same. In her more than twenty five years of teaching, Vanessa has a track record of preparing successful students who have joined professional companies and strong college programs or become successful, accomplished individuals. 

    • A few topics to nibble on:

      • What it takes to make it in the world of profesional dance

      • How the arts can improve communities

      • Insider tips from Ms. Bessler’s ballet career

      • Pro tips on producing & developing productions

      • The dance industry in general

  • One hour private lesson for the family (one or both parents and up to 4 children) in the discipline of your choice offered at the Dance Center of San Antonio

    • Available via Zoom or in-person at the DCSA studio 

    • Reserve your date and time prior to showing up by calling DCSA at (210) 462-7660 

  • $50 credit to shop at the Christmas Market at the Dance Center of San Antonio, with proceeds going to the Children’s Ballet of San Antonio 

  • Recognized as major sponsor in virtual program of streamed production, on websites, and social media


$7,500:  SPREAD THE JOY

  • Share The Children’s Nutcracker with a family of your choice or a family supported by a CBSA partner organization. One performance of your choice (each performance features a different cast) for one family on one device, Partner organizations include: 

  • Enjoy all three performances for one family on one device to include: 

    • Access to production film

    • Bonus material such as candid backstage footage 

    • Cast member interviews 

    • Bird Bakery cookie decorating demo video during intermission

  • One Bird Bakery Cookie Decorating Set

    • 6 homemade cookies, 3 colors royal icing, sprinkles

    • Tickets for the December 18 & 19 performances need to be purchased by December 16 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 18 & 19 only.

    • Tickets for the December 25 & 26 performances need to be purchased by December 21 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 24 only.

  • One hour private lesson for the family (one or both parents and up to 4 children) in the discipline of your choice offered at the Dance Center of San Antonio

    • Available via Zoom or in-person at the DCSA studio 

    • Reserve your date and time prior to showing up by calling DCSA at (210) 462-7660 

  • $50 credit to shop at the Christmas Market at the Dance Center of San Antonio, with proceeds going to the Children’s Ballet of San Antonio 

  • Two hour dinner with the director, 5-time YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award winner and CBSA Founder, Ms. Vanessa Bessler. This intimate dinner is perfect for arts lovers, aspiring artists and choreographers just to name a few. Dinner is included for one family (up to six).

    • Ms. Bessler was the youngest prima ballerina at the time she was dancing for the National Ballet of Panama. She has traveled the world performing and training with the best of the best from around the globe in the world of ballet. Now, Ms. Bessler trains young dancers to do the same. In her more than twenty five years of teaching, Vanessa has a track record of preparing successful students who have joined professional companies and strong college programs or become successful, accomplished individuals.

    • A few topics to nibble on:

      • What it takes to make it in the world of profesional dance

      • How the arts can improve communities

      • Insider tips from Ms. Bessler’s ballet career

      • Pro tips on producing & developing productions

      • The dance industry in general

  • Recognized as major sponsor in virtual program of streamed production, on websites, and social media


$10,000: THE NUTCRACKER COMES TO LIFE JUST FOR YOU!

  • The ultimate holiday treat!

  • ONLY 3 PACKAGES AVAILABLE AT THIS PRICE POINT!  DO NOT WAIT...SECURE YOUR SEAT FOR THE LIVE FILMING OF THE CHILDREN’S NUTCRACKER (2020)! 

    • You and three guests will experience a private live viewing of CBSA’s The Children’s Nutcracker! Sit next to filming crew during the recording of one of the performances

    • Meet and greet with lead dancers of the production during filming

  • Enjoy all three performances for one family on one device to include: 

    • Access to production film

    • Bonus material such as candid backstage footage 

    • Cast member interviews 

    • Bird Bakery cookie decorating demo video during intermission

  • One Bird Bakery Cookie Decorating Set

    • 6 homemade cookies, 3 colors royal icing, sprinkles

    • Tickets for the December 18 & 19 performances need to be purchased by December 16 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 18 & 19 only.

    • Tickets for the December 25 & 26 performances need to be purchased by December 21 to get the Bird Bakery cookie decorating set. Pick up will be at Bird Bakery on December 24 only.

  • Share The Children’s Nutcracker with a family, business, or school of your choice or a family supported by a CBSA partner organization. One performance of your choice (each performance features a different cast) for one family on one device, Partner organizations include: 

  • One hour private lesson for the family (one or both parents and up to 4 children) in the discipline of your choice offered at the Dance Center of San Antonio

    • Available via Zoom or in-person at the DCSA studio 

    • Reserve your date and time prior to showing up by calling DCSA at (210) 462-7660 

  • $50 credit at The Christmas Market at the Dance Center of San Antonio, with proceeds going to the Children’s Ballet of San Antonio 

  • Two hour dinner with the director, 5-time YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award winner and CBSA Founder, Ms. Vanessa Bessler. This intimate dinner is perfect for arts lovers, aspiring artists and choreographers just to name a few. Dinner is included for one family (up to six).

    • Ms. Bessler was the youngest prima ballerina at the time she was dancing for the National Ballet of Panama. She has traveled the world performing and training with the best of the best from around the globe in the world of ballet. Now, Ms. Bessler trains young dancers to do the same. In her more than twenty five years of teaching, Vanessa has a track record of preparing successful students who have joined professional companies and strong college programs or become successful, accomplished individuals. 

    • A few topics to nibble on:

      • What it takes to make it in the world of profesional dance

      • How the arts can improve communities

      • Insider tips from Ms. Bessler’s ballet career

      • Pro tips on producing & developing productions

      • The dance industry in general

  • Recognized as major sponsor in virtual program of streamed production, on websites, and social media