Dates for the 2012 production of
The Nutcracker are: Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 pm, Sunday, December 16 at 1pm, Friday, December 21 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, December 22 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 23 at 1 pm & 5 pm.
Drawing from the original tale of
The Nutcracker and the Mouse
King, Canfield used the famous ETA Hoffman story as his point of
departure for this production. With the theme of time as a continual thread
throughout this Victorian-inspired version, a wondrous world of exaggerated
perspective will transport audiences – allowing them to view each performance
through the eyes of a child. From extraordinary and ornamental figures such as a
flying rocking horse, waltzing flowers and a fairy for all seasons, to some of
the most beloved and traditional characters including Clara, Drosselmeyer,
Mother Ginger and the Sugar Plum Fairy, these fantasied beings will be brought
to life within the walls of a stunning life-sized Victorian dollhouse, complete
with a 30 foot tall growing Christmas tree -- and doors and grandfather clocks
that range over 15 feet tall.
Inspired by and created to the
timeless and classic score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Canfield secured the
creative forces of renowned scenery and properties designer Patricia Ruel and
acclaimed costume designer Sandra Woodall to produce a production that will
invite audiences of all ages to journey into an enchanted ballet experience.
“Every world class city has a great
ballet company and not one of them is without a production of The Nutcracker,” said Artistic Director
James Canfield. “The Nutcracker
is a way of life for every company, large or small. There is no other work in
the ballet repertoire that embraces the community it serves by extending to all
cultures and diverse populations – where for two hours, everyone has the
opportunity to experience something unique and beautiful.”
A vital community investment for any
city, the reach of The Nutcracker
extends beyond performers - from production crews to musicians, to ushers and
volunteers. By utilizing the talents of local scenic shops and those whose
artistry has been recognized on the national and international level, a dynamic
and one-of-a-kind design team has been carefully assembled to bring this
production to life.
“NBT’s production will be especially
memorable because James has conceived an approach that blends innovation and
tradition in order to achieve something that is free and beautiful,” said
Costume Designer Sandra Woodall. “During the creative process, we look at what
is happening in the world around us and seek to combine that with ballet history
and tradition. This particular version of The Nutcracker allows me the unique
opportunity to be a part of both ballet as art and ballet as spectacle!”
In keeping with tradition, The Nutcracker includes many roles for
student dancers, allowing them the opportunity to rehearse in the same studio
and perform on the same stage with the professional company. This year’s cast
of over 150 includes 109 children from the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre and
NBT’s Education and Outreach programs, Future Dance and Dance Discovery. “This level of exposure
and commitment prepares these young people for what lies ahead in their
performance careers and therefore is probably the most important aspect of their
training,” said Artistic Director James Canfield.
THE NUTCRACKER PRODUCTION TEAM
- ADRIAN YOUNG, PROJECT MANAGER & PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
- TIM SAGE, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
- JACK GAUGHEN, MUSIC DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA RUEL, SCENIC AND PROPERTY DESIGNS
- SANDRA WOODALL, COSTUME DESIGNS
- MATTHIEU LARIVÉE (LÜZ STUDIO), LIGHTING DESIGN
- BLUE LINE STUDIOS, SCENERY BUILD/REALIZATION
- PRG, SCENERY BUILD/REALIZATION
- PARSONS-MEARES, LTD, COSTUME BUILD/REALIZATION
- ACME SCENIC SERVICES, SCENERY BUILD/REALIZATION
- ROSE BRAND, SCENERY BUILD/REALIZATION
- ACME SCENIC AND DISPLAY, SCENERY BUILD/REALIZATION
- KENDRA KOCHER/QUIXOTIC CREATIVE, LOGO DESIGN AND BRAND CONCEPT
ABOUT NEVADA
BALLET THEATRE
Under the artistic direction of
James Canfield , Nevada Ballet Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
based in Las Vegas and the largest professional ballet company and dance Academy
in the state. Committed to the highest artistic standards, this
classically-based company is at home in an eclectic repertory, moving easily
from the classics to the high-energy contemporary ballets. The mission of Nevada
Ballet Theatre is to educate and inspire statewide, regional and national
audiences and vitally impact community life through professional company
productions, dance training and education and outreach. Nevada Ballet Theatre is
the resident ballet company of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
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