Event

A Storybook Nutcracker

What do twirling Snowflakes, a Nutcracker Prince, a mischievous Mouse King, and pig-tailed Bon Bons need to complete a ballet? A great story teller! A Storybook Nutcracker, now in it's 21st year in Everett, uses brief narration to bring the story to life. With a cast of over 50 dancers and actors, this production is fully staged, with falling snow, beautiful costumes, and colorful scenery.

Alderwood Dance Spectrum continues this delightful Everett holiday tradition. The ballet has been shortened slightly to make it engaging for all audiences, while retaining its original magic and charm. The characters are friendly and the music is magnificent.

Many of the cast members have danced in the production for years and have taken on new roles as they've progressed and matured. This year features Haley Ahlquist as Clara and Karli Scott as the Sugar Plum Fairy. David Aldridge reprises his role as Nutcracker Prince, as does Michael Creeden as Herr Drosselmeier, and Chuck Dungan as the comic Mouse King.

Mother Ginger, Darlene Larsen, with the production since 1995, along with other characters, greets the audience as guests and invites them to the Christmas party. Following the performance, guests are able to meet the cast, in character, for photos and autographs.

A Storybook Nutcracker
PUD Auditorium
2320 California, Everett
Thursday, Dec. 8, 9:45 am & 12:15 pm
Friday, Dec.9, 9:45 am & 7:00 pm
Saturday, Dec. 10 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
$20.00 reserved seats (group rates available, 425-771-2994)
Tickets at brownpapertickets.com
More information at Alderwood Dance Spectrum
425-771-2994
19231 33rd Avenue West Lynnwood
www.alderwooddancespectrum.com