HBTS Brings "The Nutcracker" to Guild Hall

[caption id="attachment_46376" align="alignnone" width="800"] The rag dolls and Mother Ginger in of the Hampton Ballet Theatre School’s “The Nutcracker.”[/caption]

The Hampton Ballet Theatre School will present its seventh annual production of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker on Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 12 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and on Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at Guild Hall’s John Drew Theater, 158 Main Street, East Hampton.

[caption id="attachment_46373" align="alignleft" width="300"] Clara and her brother Fritz in the party scene of the Hampton Ballet Theatre School’s “The Nutcracker.”[/caption]

The ballet is choreographed by the director of HBTS, Sara Jo Strickland and includes beautiful costumes designed and hand sewn by Yuka Silvera and lighting design by Sebastian Paczynski. Resident guest artists Adam and Gail Baranello of A&G Dance Company will be dancing the Arabian Prince and Princess. Dancing the role of Dew Drop Princess will be Rose Kelly a Pro Student Level 6 at HBTS and dancing the role Dew Drop Prince will be guest artist Nick Peregrino of Ballet Fleming in Philadelphia. Sharing the role of Sugar Plum Fairy will be Abigail and Caitlin Hubbell, both Pro Student Level 6 at HBTS.

The enchanting Nutcracker will delight those of all ages, as the students of HBTS transport you to a land where angels, snowflakes and flowers dance and Clara saves the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Mouse King.

Advanced ticket sales are $20 for children (under 12 years of age) and $25 for adults for general orchestra seating. Day of performance tickets sales are $25 for children (under 12 years of age) and $30 for adults for regular orchestra seating. Premium orchestra, box seats, balcony and group rates are also available  To reserve tickets in advance call (855) 222-2TIX (2849) or go to hamptonballettheatreschool.com and for more information please call 1 (888) 933-4287 or email info@hamptonballettheatreschool.com.