"The Nutcracker" Opening Night Scholarship Benefit is a private event and will require "activating" your registration by following the instructions below. Once you have activated your account, click on the Performance icon to watch “The Nutcracker” premiere. The premiere begins at 7:30 p.m. We recommend logging in at 7:15 p.m. so you are ready for the performance at 7:30 p.m.

Access from a computer
Click this link to access the event website from a computer. Enter the email address you purchased with and create a password. Once you have created your password, you will have access to all of the event's unique features. Bookmark this link and save this email to make access easy on opening night.

Access from a tablet or smartphone
Click this link from your device to download the mobile app, or download the mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store by searching "UNCSA Powering Creativity." When you launch the app, enter the email you used to purchase, create a password and fill out a profile. Once you have completed these steps, you will have access to the mobile event page which contains all the same features as the web app.

Use both!
The website and mobile app can also be used at the same time — a great way to simultaneously watch the film and enjoy the event's social features. Exciting features will be available in the app throughout the week.

If you have any trouble logging in, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly through one of these resources:

Technical Assistance

• Watch our How To Access video
• Email: nutcrackerhelp@uncsa.edu
• Call: 336-631-1227

The mobile app is now live! It is called UNCSA Powering Creativity. The mobile app has all the same content you’ll find by following the web link. You can also view the mobile app at the same time you are viewing from the web link.

Yes, if accessing the event from a laptop, attendees can easily connect to their computer to their TV using an HDMI cord. All you need are your computer, your TV, and an HDMI cord. For guidance doing this, please view the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s532CgZNrMg

If attendees are using a Mac device and have an Apple TV or AirPlay2 compatible TV, the event can be streamed using Apple AirPlay. For guidance doing this, please view the following video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4lp4o9WuF4

If attendees are using the Chrome web browser and have a “Chromecast” compatible TV, they can cast the event from Chrome. On your computer, open Chrome and follow the directions below:

1. At the top right, click the three vertical dots, then Cast.
2. Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
3. If you're already using the Chromecast, your content will replace what's on your TV.
4. When you're done, to the right of the address bar, click Cast --> Stop casting.

All you need to participate in the virtual event experience is internet access. No other streaming devices ​or services are required. The link you receive allows you to connect from your desktop, laptop, tablet or phone.

You ​have the option to download the mobile app, and you may be active on the mobile app while ​simultaneously logged onto the website.

Yes, if you have low internet speed or bandwidth, the video quality may be affected.

$150 for the “Land of the Sweets” VIP Experience Package - per household - SOLD OUT

• Tax-deductible donation to scholarships: $110
• Unlimited on-demand viewing of “The Nutcracker” performance, beginning December 12 (Opening Night)
• A Nutcracker Experience Package, including Nutcracker coloring sheets, holiday treats, plus a mystery Nutcracker themed gift (subject to availability if purchased after November 20, 2020)
• Full access to “The Nutcracker” experience, including exclusive content beginning December 7

$60 for the All-Access Pass - per household

• Tax-deductible donation to scholarships: $60
• Unlimited on-demand viewing of “The Nutcracker” performance, beginning December 12 (Opening Night)
• Downloadable set of Nutcracker coloring sheets

The film itself is 30-minutes, but the event will be approximately 1 hour, 7:30-8:30 p.m.