Event date
Saturday Dec 10th, 2016
Time – TBD
Event Location
Lake Shore United Methodist Church
33119 Electric Blvd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
Production Team
Susan Vance Koch
Kelsey Witt
Tickets
$10 per person
Purchase at the door
Show Synopsis
TrueNorth Cultural Arts is proud to present The Nutcracker, A Youth Musical. This delightful adaptation of the timeless ballet features songs, dances, and a script that are created especially for the young performer. This production provided an opportunity for young people to experience the magical kingdom of the Nutcracker firsthand.
For years, Avon Lake Schools performed this production annually under the leadership of Mrs. Susan Vance-Koch. “Now, having the show through TrueNorth, we have opened doors for the community, enabling children from all area schools to be involved and enjoy what was once an Avon Lake tradition!”
Following his defeat of the Mouse King, the Nutcracker escorts Marie on a journey through the Kingdom of Sweets, where they meet many interesting beings.
The miniature overture captures the enchantment of the holiday season as the curtain opens on a Christmas Eve party at the home of Fritz and Marie. The gift of a tiny nutcracker from their Godfather causes a bit of a family disturbance. But, it is that very gift that starts us on our magical journey to the land of “sweet” dreams. At the stroke of midnight, the Nutcracker is transformed. He leads his army in a victorious encounter with the evil Mouse King after which he escorts Marie on an enchanted journey to Candy Meadow, Cookie County, and the Kingdom of Sweets. They meet all sorts of interesting people on their travels: the Sugar Plum Fairy, Russian Bakers, the Candy Flutes, Chinese Tea Dancers, beautiful Arabian Dancers and wonderful Waltzing Flowers.
This production of The Nutcracker was adapted from “The Nutcracker Suite” by Peter I. Tchaikovsky and “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E. T. A. Hoffman. Lyrics and Script by Mary Kay Beall; Music Arranged by Ruth Artman; Orchestrated by Bob Lowden.
TrueNorth is proud to host this very special event; we applaud Mrs. Susan Vance-Koch and Mrs. Kelsey Witt for continuing Christmas traditions and for supplying today’s youth with yet another artistic opportunity.