Melissa and Ballet Califia's Nutcracker 2003 at Spreckles Theatre in Rohnert Park, December 19-21, 2003

Melissa and Ballet Califia's Nutcracker 2003 at Spreckles Theatre in Rohnert Park, December 19-21, 2003

Melissa in Her Party scene dress.	On Stage getting ready for the performance.

Melissa and her best ballet friend Stephanie.	Melissa in her Angels costume.

Kylie, Mariah (Clara) and Melissa about two minutes before the Saturday morning Performance. These three start the show.	Here they are two minutes later.

Melissa and her friend Stephanie during the party scene	Melissa laying on Clara's couch

Melissa getting changed into her Angel costume between Act I & II.	Melissa is one of four Angels.

Another shot from the Angels scene.	More Angels scene.

.... more of the Angel dance...	Angels Melissa and Christina

.... more of the Angel dance...	.... more of the Angel dance...

Bowing to the Sugar Plum Princess	Melissa with Rachel in the Buffoon scene.

Rachel and Melissa accepting the Applause.	The Grand Finale', Maddison is the Buffoon. Melissa is with Stephanie and Sarah

The final bow!	Melissa enjoying the moment after the Saturday night performance.

Melissa with her Grandparents	Melissa backstage with her friend Lauren.

Melissa with her brother Mitchell.	Melissa with her Mom and Dad.

Mitchell and a couple of the boys passing the time between ACT I and II, playing a little game boy.	Earlier in the day, Melissa had her first school band concert. She is one of 79 members.