John Valdez, PPAG Reviewer
It is not very often that something written 165 years ago can still have relevance in today’s fast pace society. December 19, 1843 London was flooded with over six thousand copies of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Born in 1812 Charles Dickens was in great debt most of his adult life. The story was an instant success for the struggling author.
And like Dickens, Musical Community Productions is struggling for the notoriety it deserves. Well watching last night production tells me it’s coming soon. Director Raeann Herrick has been with the group for all its 18 years. She stated that this show is a collaboration of many different adaptations of A Christmas Carol. This company puts all its labor into one show a year, this year with “Scrooge! The Carol With An Attitude!” they have picked a winner.
As the story moves along you are flooded with wonderful dance and song. The barefooted street urchins are a delight and have fun running around the stage and even more fun taunting the old Ebenezer himself. The sets and the costumes leap out at the audience and pull us into late 19th century London streets.
The use of wireless microphones was a help, but at times the feedback was a bit tough on the ears. Despite the wireless mics, some of Scrooge’s (Clay Fitzsimmons) dialogue was at times lost, but he did a wonderful job of showing us an old miser who had lost his way when still a young man.
The singing and dancing are indeed the highlight of the show. And the quality of the voices is a delight to the ear. A few stand outs who deserve mention are young Scrooge, Josh Dasher, and young Belle, the love of his life, Sarah Seman. Their stage chemistry and talent help bring to life the pain scrooge felt as he realized his mistake of long ago.
Even with the number of adaptation the central message of the Dickens' classic remained in tact. The tragic tale of a young man so frightened and fearful of the grip of poverty, he became obsessed with money. This fear, lead to the abandonment of everything else including his one true love. Although the religious undertones and message were at times a bit much, the story can still be a delight to young and old of any generation.
The two exceptional performers of note were The Angel of Christmas Present, Bruce Salisbury. His song “I Like Life” could easily get the audience singing along to, “If life were a woman she would be my wife.” The finest performance on stage last night was without a doubt young Zachary Friberg as the soup salesman, Tom Jenkins. His singing and dancing during “Thank You Very Much.” was terrific and his Cockney accent was right on mark.
Come enjoy this wonderful and exciting performance at Sangre De Cristo Arts Center. Show dates are December 18th and 19th, 7:30pm. And matinee shows on Saturday December 20th at 1pm and 4pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or by calling the box office at 719-295-7222.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Pueblo’s 31st Annual La Posada
By Cleo C. Corsi~Zarr, PPAG Reviewer
On this cold and windy afternoon a shining representation of our community’s children wrapped dozens of on lookers into the tapestry of Pueblo’s history and culture. Dances reflective of Pueblo’s Mexican Heritage culturally traveled south into the America’s, born and fed from the hearth of an adobe oven.
Mary and Joseph were then welcomed into our hearts, and the donkey was made ready for its long trek from the Patio of Pueblo’s Convention Center up Main Street to the steps of our County Court House. At first I felt the walk was going to be too long and too cold. However I was quickly swept into the song and community that gathered along each corner of La Posada.
As we came upon the Manger, the choirs from our community’s schools joined with Pueblo Chorale in filling the crisp night air, with beautiful Christmas Carols. Three Wise men from the Pueblo Performing Arts Guild participated in a resounding reenactment of the Nativity for Christmas 2008.
As a few hundred people watched on, a small boy from the audience ran up to see the Baby in the manger, at once running back to share the news ‘there was no Baby in the manger’! Mary and Joseph were informed they needed to find the Baby. As they muffled their mirth Joseph leaned forward to pull the baby from behind his seat and quickly placed Him into the manger.
I can honestly share that due to a recent death in the family I was not in the Christmas Spirit. This was my first La Posada Celebration - it is destined to become a family tradition.
Make sure to catch next year’s La Posada performance – I will see you there!
On this cold and windy afternoon a shining representation of our community’s children wrapped dozens of on lookers into the tapestry of Pueblo’s history and culture. Dances reflective of Pueblo’s Mexican Heritage culturally traveled south into the America’s, born and fed from the hearth of an adobe oven.
Mary and Joseph were then welcomed into our hearts, and the donkey was made ready for its long trek from the Patio of Pueblo’s Convention Center up Main Street to the steps of our County Court House. At first I felt the walk was going to be too long and too cold. However I was quickly swept into the song and community that gathered along each corner of La Posada.
As we came upon the Manger, the choirs from our community’s schools joined with Pueblo Chorale in filling the crisp night air, with beautiful Christmas Carols. Three Wise men from the Pueblo Performing Arts Guild participated in a resounding reenactment of the Nativity for Christmas 2008.
As a few hundred people watched on, a small boy from the audience ran up to see the Baby in the manger, at once running back to share the news ‘there was no Baby in the manger’! Mary and Joseph were informed they needed to find the Baby. As they muffled their mirth Joseph leaned forward to pull the baby from behind his seat and quickly placed Him into the manger.
I can honestly share that due to a recent death in the family I was not in the Christmas Spirit. This was my first La Posada Celebration - it is destined to become a family tradition.
Make sure to catch next year’s La Posada performance – I will see you there!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
'Christmas Story' is fun, nostalgic and a must see
PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
PIERRE KENYON
Friday night's performance of "Christmas Story" by the Steel City Theatre Company, staged at Hoag Hall on the Colorado State University-Pueblo campus, helped spur along more than a bit of Christmas spirit.
The play was based on stories by the late Jean Shepherd and set some 70 years ago in a small town in Indiana.
A good audience of about 100 really seemed to enjoy themselves.
The story of the play centers around a young boy with an intense desire to receive a particular Christmas present. James Amos, as the adult man, narrated throughout from various places on stage. Amos was a real tour de force as he reminisced about his Christmas quest many years before. Tracey Mattoon-Amos is solid as his mother with earthy wisdom and good humor. The young boy, played by Christian Nafziger, does a fine job.
There is a real flavor of small town life that emerges in a time when life was somewhat simpler.
However, it's the kids, and there are lots of them, who dominate the stage. They are just great.
In particular, Joshua Smith as Randy, steals quite a few scenes.The kids get into scrapes rather often but managed to survive. Direction by Jason Laughrey is especially effective in placing the youngsters in various locations of the stage throughout the play.
Laughrey also was impressive as the young boy's father.
All in all, this was a charming performance with loads of good humor, quite suitable for the whole family. There is a definite feeling of nostalgia that comes through allowing many in the audience to get caught up in the spirit of a Christmas many years ago.
The only point I'd be inclined to make is that the performance is just a tad long comprising nearly three hours. However, it holds your attention throughout.
Performances continue tonight and on Dec. 18-20 at 7:30 p.m.
PIERRE KENYON
Friday night's performance of "Christmas Story" by the Steel City Theatre Company, staged at Hoag Hall on the Colorado State University-Pueblo campus, helped spur along more than a bit of Christmas spirit.
The play was based on stories by the late Jean Shepherd and set some 70 years ago in a small town in Indiana.
A good audience of about 100 really seemed to enjoy themselves.
The story of the play centers around a young boy with an intense desire to receive a particular Christmas present. James Amos, as the adult man, narrated throughout from various places on stage. Amos was a real tour de force as he reminisced about his Christmas quest many years before. Tracey Mattoon-Amos is solid as his mother with earthy wisdom and good humor. The young boy, played by Christian Nafziger, does a fine job.
There is a real flavor of small town life that emerges in a time when life was somewhat simpler.
However, it's the kids, and there are lots of them, who dominate the stage. They are just great.
In particular, Joshua Smith as Randy, steals quite a few scenes.The kids get into scrapes rather often but managed to survive. Direction by Jason Laughrey is especially effective in placing the youngsters in various locations of the stage throughout the play.
Laughrey also was impressive as the young boy's father.
All in all, this was a charming performance with loads of good humor, quite suitable for the whole family. There is a definite feeling of nostalgia that comes through allowing many in the audience to get caught up in the spirit of a Christmas many years ago.
The only point I'd be inclined to make is that the performance is just a tad long comprising nearly three hours. However, it holds your attention throughout.
Performances continue tonight and on Dec. 18-20 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Sarah Shaw’s “The Magic of Snow”
ED GALLAGHER
I have witnessed many dance studio/school performances from New York to California and Sarah Shaw’s “The Magic of Snow” is, by far, the best performed, organized, most beautiful and entertaining that I have ever seen. And, it was a gift to the community.
The show was at the Pueblo Municipal Auditorium, with three performances, on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th and played to almost totally full houses. The precision of the dancers was outstanding in all 33 scenes, most of which were only one or two minutes long.
Unbelievably, there were more than 600 persons involved in this endeavor whose ages ranged from 2 - 3 years oldto highschool students, to “whatever.” Most of the segments were well coordinated tap dances, some wonderful Irish numbers and a potpourri of styles a la “The Nutcracker.” One scene involved some Fathers and Brothers of the dancers. It would be very difficult to comment on individual performers because all of the numbers were ensemble pieces,
with no way to discern individuals, but it was obvious that many of the dancers deserved individual praise.
Very seldom does one think about the movements of performers on and off stage, but the visible coordination of such large groups was superb, especially with the “wee” ones. In addition, the lighting and sound cues came off without any faults. Bravo. Pueblo is fortunate to have several superb dance schools. However, not many young boys are taking advantage of this opportunity. Come on, boys— Do you want to meet the most beautiful girls in Pueblo???
The stage setting by Jeff Juba was absolutely gorgeous and ingeniously lighted with small, colored spotlights hidden behind the props in addition to thousands of mini lights suspected from the flies. Unfortunately, the Municipal Auditorium is NOT equipped with modern lighting equipment and the lights were either on or off with no possibilities for artistic effects. Traveling shows, of course, bring their own lighting equipment as they do in all auditoriums. Our auditorium suffers greatly from two factors: terribly inadequate lighting equipment and, although this does not apply to “The Magic of Snow”, air conditioning is an absolute essential in any modern auditorium, Although our economy is in a perilous time, the City needs to be planning the upgrading of this wonderful venue.
I have witnessed many dance studio/school performances from New York to California and Sarah Shaw’s “The Magic of Snow” is, by far, the best performed, organized, most beautiful and entertaining that I have ever seen. And, it was a gift to the community.
The show was at the Pueblo Municipal Auditorium, with three performances, on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th and played to almost totally full houses. The precision of the dancers was outstanding in all 33 scenes, most of which were only one or two minutes long.
Unbelievably, there were more than 600 persons involved in this endeavor whose ages ranged from 2 - 3 years oldto highschool students, to “whatever.” Most of the segments were well coordinated tap dances, some wonderful Irish numbers and a potpourri of styles a la “The Nutcracker.” One scene involved some Fathers and Brothers of the dancers. It would be very difficult to comment on individual performers because all of the numbers were ensemble pieces,
with no way to discern individuals, but it was obvious that many of the dancers deserved individual praise.
Very seldom does one think about the movements of performers on and off stage, but the visible coordination of such large groups was superb, especially with the “wee” ones. In addition, the lighting and sound cues came off without any faults. Bravo. Pueblo is fortunate to have several superb dance schools. However, not many young boys are taking advantage of this opportunity. Come on, boys— Do you want to meet the most beautiful girls in Pueblo???
The stage setting by Jeff Juba was absolutely gorgeous and ingeniously lighted with small, colored spotlights hidden behind the props in addition to thousands of mini lights suspected from the flies. Unfortunately, the Municipal Auditorium is NOT equipped with modern lighting equipment and the lights were either on or off with no possibilities for artistic effects. Traveling shows, of course, bring their own lighting equipment as they do in all auditoriums. Our auditorium suffers greatly from two factors: terribly inadequate lighting equipment and, although this does not apply to “The Magic of Snow”, air conditioning is an absolute essential in any modern auditorium, Although our economy is in a perilous time, the City needs to be planning the upgrading of this wonderful venue.
Monday, December 8, 2008
'Peace on Earth' a delightful show
SCOTT WHITED
PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
The Christmas season is upon us, ergo it's time for Christmas music.
The Pueblo Choral presented "Peace on Earth: A Christmas Concert" to the Pueblo community, represented by the large crowd in attendance, yesterday afternoon at Praise Assembly of God church on Troy Avenue. Including the 35 children of the Pueblo Children's Chorale, the event featured over 100 voices offering up a fine variety of seasonal melodies, both sacred and secular.
The adult choir, conducted by Artistic Director Mark E. Hudson, started the program off with an extended 13-song sequence dedicated to "The Glory of the Lord: A Choral Celebration for Christmas." The powerful tones of the experienced singers rang through the cavernous sanctuary, moving easily and beautifully from upbeat standards such as "Joy to the World" to the triumphal exultation of the concluding "Praise to the King."
The Children's Chorale joined their elders on stage as new conductor Dana Ihm invited the smiling audience to join in singing a quartet of favorites highlighted by "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," and, of course, children's favorite "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
The Children's Apprentice Choir under the direction of Betsy Barto initiated their four-song set with a lovely and haunting ode to the first Christmas family called "O Who's That Yonder?" Children's Concert Choir Director Jennifer Shadle-Peters then led her charges through an internationally flavored trio of songs that included the traditional "African Noel" and a Spanish carol entitled "Riu, riu, chiu," which was introduced by the accidental early arrival of half of the tuxedo-clad men of the adult choir. No one missed a beat, though, and the men added some formal decoration to the stage as the children sang "One Candle," their best song, which began with a beautiful solo by a young girl who was then joined by a young man for a sweetly harmonic duet before being joined by the rest of the choir. The concert ended with another audience-participation set dedicated to the ubiquitous jolly old elf - who perhaps unsuprisingly appeared to share goodies from his bag.
With the Dove of Peace hovering above the proceedings on soaring wings and a stage fronted by red-leaved poinsettias and flanked by brightly lit Christmas trees (conical conifers for the secular folks), "Peace on Earth" entertained and uplifted. It inspired joy in the hearts of all the performers' parents, both those still here on the blue orb and those now abiding up above with the star of the season.
"Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year!"
PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
The Christmas season is upon us, ergo it's time for Christmas music.
The Pueblo Choral presented "Peace on Earth: A Christmas Concert" to the Pueblo community, represented by the large crowd in attendance, yesterday afternoon at Praise Assembly of God church on Troy Avenue. Including the 35 children of the Pueblo Children's Chorale, the event featured over 100 voices offering up a fine variety of seasonal melodies, both sacred and secular.
The adult choir, conducted by Artistic Director Mark E. Hudson, started the program off with an extended 13-song sequence dedicated to "The Glory of the Lord: A Choral Celebration for Christmas." The powerful tones of the experienced singers rang through the cavernous sanctuary, moving easily and beautifully from upbeat standards such as "Joy to the World" to the triumphal exultation of the concluding "Praise to the King."
The Children's Chorale joined their elders on stage as new conductor Dana Ihm invited the smiling audience to join in singing a quartet of favorites highlighted by "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," and, of course, children's favorite "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
The Children's Apprentice Choir under the direction of Betsy Barto initiated their four-song set with a lovely and haunting ode to the first Christmas family called "O Who's That Yonder?" Children's Concert Choir Director Jennifer Shadle-Peters then led her charges through an internationally flavored trio of songs that included the traditional "African Noel" and a Spanish carol entitled "Riu, riu, chiu," which was introduced by the accidental early arrival of half of the tuxedo-clad men of the adult choir. No one missed a beat, though, and the men added some formal decoration to the stage as the children sang "One Candle," their best song, which began with a beautiful solo by a young girl who was then joined by a young man for a sweetly harmonic duet before being joined by the rest of the choir. The concert ended with another audience-participation set dedicated to the ubiquitous jolly old elf - who perhaps unsuprisingly appeared to share goodies from his bag.
With the Dove of Peace hovering above the proceedings on soaring wings and a stage fronted by red-leaved poinsettias and flanked by brightly lit Christmas trees (conical conifers for the secular folks), "Peace on Earth" entertained and uplifted. It inspired joy in the hearts of all the performers' parents, both those still here on the blue orb and those now abiding up above with the star of the season.
"Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year!"
Saturday, December 6, 2008
'Marley's' no Scrooge
SCOTT WHITED
PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
Ever find yourself thinking, during your annual holiday musings, "I wonder what that Jacob Marley was really like? I know Ebenezer Scrooge, I know his story from past to present to future, but not Marley. Who was he, really?"
If you have, then you're in luck. The Impossible Players opened a two-week run of "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" by Tom Mula at their Main Street Playhouse last night, and it answered those pesky questions for a modest-size audience in jaunty fashion.
Mula's variation on Charles Dickens' seasonal classic used a four-person cast to combine narrated story-telling and dramatized mini-scenes in an imaginative conglomeration that might have worked better on radio than on stage.
The first act set up the central conceit: Telling Scrooge's familiar tale, but from the perspective of his deceased business partner, but the crowd was left asking how this story was going to be new and different. Not to worry. The second act provided a creative twist or two on the original, but the uplifting spirit that has charmed the English-speaking world for over 150 years was left satisfyingly intact. Still, the overall effect of the show's presentational style was not as satisfying. Interesting, yes, even occasionally intriguing, but this viewer was left with the feeling of having watched an elaborate two-hour story time at the library, only with more performers, better sound effects, and a very nice set. The script broke a cardinal rule of playwriting: Too much telling and not enough showing.
The young cast was admirably committed to their portrayals. T.J. Cordova played the title character with vim, vigor, verve, and a penchant for uninhibited shouting and howling. He threw himself into the part, and more than once onto the floor. One might expect no less of a man who finds himself in hell, but the volume on the shouting might not have needed to be turned all the way up to "11" so often.
Schmidt was pleasant and perky as the last of the 132 angels left on the head of Marley's pin. She was an attractive accomplice in his efforts to "transfer" out of hell. William Hanks brought an impressive range of interpretation to his Scrooge. He was a bully, a miser, a conniver, and a born-again apostle of Christmas, each distinct from the others, each believable in and of itself. Adelita Fierro acquitted herself well as the utility thespian, bringing a variety of accents - sometimes more than one within the same character - to her smorgasbord of roles. The most heart-warming was her stuttering, bespectacled Bob Cratchit.
Unfortunately, theater is still a medium where showing trumps telling almost every time.
"Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" continues at 8 p.m. tonight and Wednesday through Dec. 13. Call 542-6969 for tickets.
PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
Ever find yourself thinking, during your annual holiday musings, "I wonder what that Jacob Marley was really like? I know Ebenezer Scrooge, I know his story from past to present to future, but not Marley. Who was he, really?"
If you have, then you're in luck. The Impossible Players opened a two-week run of "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" by Tom Mula at their Main Street Playhouse last night, and it answered those pesky questions for a modest-size audience in jaunty fashion.
Mula's variation on Charles Dickens' seasonal classic used a four-person cast to combine narrated story-telling and dramatized mini-scenes in an imaginative conglomeration that might have worked better on radio than on stage.
The first act set up the central conceit: Telling Scrooge's familiar tale, but from the perspective of his deceased business partner, but the crowd was left asking how this story was going to be new and different. Not to worry. The second act provided a creative twist or two on the original, but the uplifting spirit that has charmed the English-speaking world for over 150 years was left satisfyingly intact. Still, the overall effect of the show's presentational style was not as satisfying. Interesting, yes, even occasionally intriguing, but this viewer was left with the feeling of having watched an elaborate two-hour story time at the library, only with more performers, better sound effects, and a very nice set. The script broke a cardinal rule of playwriting: Too much telling and not enough showing.
The young cast was admirably committed to their portrayals. T.J. Cordova played the title character with vim, vigor, verve, and a penchant for uninhibited shouting and howling. He threw himself into the part, and more than once onto the floor. One might expect no less of a man who finds himself in hell, but the volume on the shouting might not have needed to be turned all the way up to "11" so often.
Schmidt was pleasant and perky as the last of the 132 angels left on the head of Marley's pin. She was an attractive accomplice in his efforts to "transfer" out of hell. William Hanks brought an impressive range of interpretation to his Scrooge. He was a bully, a miser, a conniver, and a born-again apostle of Christmas, each distinct from the others, each believable in and of itself. Adelita Fierro acquitted herself well as the utility thespian, bringing a variety of accents - sometimes more than one within the same character - to her smorgasbord of roles. The most heart-warming was her stuttering, bespectacled Bob Cratchit.
Unfortunately, theater is still a medium where showing trumps telling almost every time.
"Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" continues at 8 p.m. tonight and Wednesday through Dec. 13. Call 542-6969 for tickets.
Friday, December 5, 2008
'Nutcracker' reaches new heights
JOANNE DODDS
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
It feels good when you see hard work rewarded. Thursday night, the Sangre de Cristo Ballet Theatre Company's "Nutcracker" performance was outstanding. Every dancer was better than they were last year.
Much of the credit belongs to Artistic Director Karen P. Schaffenburg who came to Pueblo in 2000. Each year the "Nutcracker" performance, under her guidance, has been a little better. This year, the company made a giant step forward professionally.
There are several reasons for this artistic leap. This year many of the dancers who were Stars or Angels when Karen arrived were the featured dancers in this production. With more skilled performers, Karen was able to increase the complexity of the dances.
The addition of two professional male dancers was another significant improvement. In the past, some of the Cavaliers were a little long-in-the-tooth. Last night, the Cavalier (Tye Love) and the Sugar Plum Fairy (Sydney Gettel) were not just on stage together; the nicely paired couple danced beautifully together.
The cute moments were reduced and more connecting links were added that tied the performance into a single story instead of a series of independent dances. All of the larger parts were enhanced. The Rat Queen (Juliana Millbern) emerged as an engaging character. The Snow Queen (Megan Duling) and the Snow King (Jonathan Guise) along with the Snowflakes were the best ever. And, the Waltz of the Flowers with the Dew Drop Fairy (Emily Aldag), Roses (Mimi Diawara and Cissy McDaniel) and Butterflies (Isabel Diawara and Rebecca Van Dover) was especially graceful.
Highlights of the Kingdom of Sweets were Spanish Chocolate (Rebecca Higgs with Anneliese Carlson and Ellen Skay), Arabian Coffee (Paige Cipperly with Alexandria Clough and Remi Kessler) and the Silver Flutes (Paige Cipperly, Mimi Diawara and Megan Duling) along with French Horn (Jonathan Guise) dances.
Lastly and certainly not least, was the charming Clara Stalhbaun (Grace Marie Lobato) who started her Nutcracker career as a Star just as Sydney Gettel did. Both ballerinas have worked hard, polished their skills and were stars Thursday night.
The remaining four performances of "Nutcracker" are sold out.
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
It feels good when you see hard work rewarded. Thursday night, the Sangre de Cristo Ballet Theatre Company's "Nutcracker" performance was outstanding. Every dancer was better than they were last year.
Much of the credit belongs to Artistic Director Karen P. Schaffenburg who came to Pueblo in 2000. Each year the "Nutcracker" performance, under her guidance, has been a little better. This year, the company made a giant step forward professionally.
There are several reasons for this artistic leap. This year many of the dancers who were Stars or Angels when Karen arrived were the featured dancers in this production. With more skilled performers, Karen was able to increase the complexity of the dances.
The addition of two professional male dancers was another significant improvement. In the past, some of the Cavaliers were a little long-in-the-tooth. Last night, the Cavalier (Tye Love) and the Sugar Plum Fairy (Sydney Gettel) were not just on stage together; the nicely paired couple danced beautifully together.
The cute moments were reduced and more connecting links were added that tied the performance into a single story instead of a series of independent dances. All of the larger parts were enhanced. The Rat Queen (Juliana Millbern) emerged as an engaging character. The Snow Queen (Megan Duling) and the Snow King (Jonathan Guise) along with the Snowflakes were the best ever. And, the Waltz of the Flowers with the Dew Drop Fairy (Emily Aldag), Roses (Mimi Diawara and Cissy McDaniel) and Butterflies (Isabel Diawara and Rebecca Van Dover) was especially graceful.
Highlights of the Kingdom of Sweets were Spanish Chocolate (Rebecca Higgs with Anneliese Carlson and Ellen Skay), Arabian Coffee (Paige Cipperly with Alexandria Clough and Remi Kessler) and the Silver Flutes (Paige Cipperly, Mimi Diawara and Megan Duling) along with French Horn (Jonathan Guise) dances.
Lastly and certainly not least, was the charming Clara Stalhbaun (Grace Marie Lobato) who started her Nutcracker career as a Star just as Sydney Gettel did. Both ballerinas have worked hard, polished their skills and were stars Thursday night.
The remaining four performances of "Nutcracker" are sold out.
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