Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
TECHNIQUE BONUS WEEK // On Wednesdays, Mother Ginger wears pink! đź©·
Watch as Artist Schuyler Wijsen explains how he transforms into this larger-than-life role. From walking on stilts in the 40-pound costume, to embodying the character’s exuberant personality, becoming Mother Ginger is a feat as enormous as her silhouette.
A joyful burst of theatrical flair and playful character work, Mother Ginger’s entrance is always a highlight on stage—experience it yourself, now until Dec 28.
The Nutcracker | Citizens Opera House | bit.ly/3WWPn42
Video by Ernesto Galan
TECHNIQUE BONUS WEEK // On Wednesdays, Mother Ginger wears pink! đź©·
Watch as Artist Schuyler Wijsen explains how he transforms into this larger-than-life role. From walking on stilts in the 40-pound costume, to embodying the character’s exuberant personality, becoming Mother Ginger is a feat as enormous as her silhouette.
A joyful burst of theatrical flair and playful character work, Mother Ginger’s entrance is always a highlight on stage—experience it yourself, now until Dec 28.
The Nutcracker | Citizens Opera House | bit.ly/3WWPn42
Video by Ernesto Galan
