SAN RAFAEL - Marin Ballet Nutcracker
December 10 - 11, 2011,
1 & 5 p.m.
Marin Veterans'
Memorial Auditorium
10 Avenue of the Flags
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499 - 6800
$39, $24 senior, 18 & under
$5 optional Candy Cane reception immediately
following 1pm performance, limited tickets
available
Marin Ballet's artfully revitalized
Nutcracker enjoys new elements to a
cultural gem, thanks to the handiwork of
choreographer Julia Adam. The transformation
that began in 2008 includes stylistic
touches each season. In 2011 the
Battle Scene costumes and a new Mouse King
villain offer excitement and extra color to
an already seamless production beloved by
fans who attend time & again. Stunning sets,
clever characters, intricate costuming, over
175 dancers make the production a major
event in Marin.
Noteworthy are the guest dancers who
participate each year. In 2011 Travis
Bradley, currently with Memphis Ballet steps
into the shoes and part of the mysterious
Herr Drosslemayer while Robert Dekker (a
favorite pick from Dance magazine editors)
returns as the Nutcracker Prince . Dekker is
a guest dance from Company C Contemporary
Ballet.
Autographs and casual photos with the dancers are possible at the
festive Candy Cane Party after 1 p.m.
performances (extra fee charged.)
Tickets are limited Marin Veterans' Memorial
Auditorium Box Office in person or by
calling (415) 499-6800 or through
Ticketmaster.
About Marin Ballet: Cynthia Lucas
received her ballet training from Leona
Norman at Marin Ballet. She joined the
National Ballet of Canada in 1972 and during her stellar 18-year performance
career became recognized as dramatic
ballerina. of that same company in 1989
she became Ballet Mistress and was promoted
to Principal Ballet Mistress in 1996.
After 26 years with the National Ballet of
Canada, she was appointed to position of Marin Ballet
School Director in 1998 and promoted to
Artistic Director in 2000.