I love to see who plays Onkel Drosselmeyer, the enigmatic magician/godfather of the ballet. He's such an intriguing character - respected and welcomed by the adults, but the children don't quite know what to make of him. With the cloak and eyepatch, he's mysterious and not a little bit alarming at first. He arrives alone to the Christmas party, seemingly not a parent himself, but knowing how to relate to children and make delightful toys.
As Act I begins, Clara's parents greet the guests, the maid and butler takes their cloaks and provide refreshments. Once all the guests have arrived, the children are called into the parlor to watch the lighting of the tree and to receive their gifts. Everyone is dancing when suddenly a mysterious guest arrives! Everyone seems frozen in time, but there is great relief when they discover it is uncle Drosselmeyer. All are amazed as Drosselmeyer entertains with life-size dolls that come to life and dance at his command.
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