Caldwell Fine Arts 2010-2011 Season

Artistic Director/Choreographer: Toni Pimble

December 9
Thursday, 7:30 pm

$16 - $20 adult; $10 - $14 student
Upper level seats are listed first.
Includes tax. Group rates $2 off for 10 and $3 for 20. Handling fee is $2 per order.

We are looking forward to the upcoming performance there and truly hope it will be a positive and rewarding experience for the children involved.

Ballet production cast

Company dancers

Story synopsis

Auditions for the Eugene Ballet productions of “The Nutcracker” were held on September 10th at Jewett Auditorium at The College of Idaho. Danielle Tolmei from the Eugene Ballet Company enjoyed working with over forty youth with an overwhelming number of children who auditioned for "baby mice." There will be two separate casts!

Cast 1 will perform for the two student matinees on Wednesday, December 8th and Cast 2 cast will be in Thursday’s school show and the evening performance. Jordan Pyle, Hannah Little, Hannah Tish, Grace Tish, Jazmine Mack, Macienzie Davidson, Kalyn McKay, Taylor Hopper and Jessica Snow are in Cast 1. Anika Neumeyer, Evelyn Golden, Kiley Chouihard, Teresa Wolcott, Shaydynn Nichols, Deztiny Montero, Micaella Webster, Maite Frank, Felicia Bates are in Cast 2.

The Angels will be Seanna McDougall, Liz Wolcott, Isabella Bates, K. Meili O’Bannon, Charlotte Hobson, Cassie Thomson, and Jocelyn Thomson.

Bugs who hide under Mother Ginger’s gigantic skirt include Ali Hobson, Jocelyn Thomson, Alanna Stark, Olivia Love, Jennessa Potter, Cassidy Grant, and Bethany Rassett.

Party Children are Jennessa Potter, Samantha Rassett, Cosette Geis, McKenzie Carter, Stephanie Norris, and Shelby Martin.

Amber Barnes, the rehearsal teacher for the 3rd year, said, “This years production promises to be a delight for all the students involved!”

Caldwell Fine Arts has been able to give ballet students the opportunity to grow in skill through the different roles of The Nucracker Ballet.

Amber Barnes, owner of Idaho Dance Academy amber@idahodanceacademy.com, is the rehearsal teacher. For more information call 459-5783 Caldwell Fine Arts or shunt@collegeofidaho.edu.

Clara's Tea Party

New this year! Join your favorite characters from the Nutcracker for a magical party before the evening performance. Children and adults alike will be immersed in a beautiful holiday wonderland. Sample from the Sugarplum Fairy's Treat Table, sip candy cane cocoa with Clara, and twirl in the dancing area to the music of the Nutcracker. Complete with crafts and professional photo opportunities, "Clara's Tea Party" will be an enchanting beginning to the holiday season for your family. Prince/princess, ballet, or holiday attire is welcome and encouraged.

Attend between 5:30 - 7 pm
Langroise Center Lobby (Next to Jewett Auditorium)
Adult/Child tickets purchased before December 6: $3.50; at the door: $5.

www.eugeneballet.org

Eugene Ballet "Nutcracker"