Olympic Ballet Theatre Celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season with The Nutcracker

Media Contact:
Helen Wilkins
425-774-7570

EDMONDS, Wash.-Olympic Ballet Theatre proudly begins its Silver Season with their ever-popular full-length traditional performance of The Nutcracker. OBT's spirited holiday favorite brings special guest artists, all former members of the New York City Ballet, to perform at Meany Hall, December 10 and 11 at 2:00 PM with Andrea Long and Darius Crenshaw, and at the Everett Performing Arts Center, December 18 at 2 and 6PM with Aesha Ash and Darius Crenshaw. The preview performance will take place at the Mountlake Terrace Performing Arts Center on December 3 and 4 at 2 PM.

The Nutcracker is a lively, family-oriented production that celebrates the holiday season. Beautiful Snowflakes, the sparkling Sugarplum Fairy, a wonderful Mother Ginger with her little Buffoons, a Christmas Tree that grows before your eyes, and a Booming Cannon all add to the delight of this ballet.

The unique and creative choreography of John and Helen Wilkins enhances each scene, including the "Waltz of the Flowers," "Chinese Tea," "Waltz of the Snowflakes," and the lively "Party Scene," where the magic comes alive in Clara's home. New and innovative choreography by Daniel Wilkins, OBT's Associate Artistic Director, includes a great sword fight, and a daring "Arabian."

This year's performances will include dancers, Jennifer Banks, Peter de Grasse, Hannah Lagerway, Maika Misumi and Danielle P. Wilkins, from Spectrum Dance Theater in Seattle and OBT's Associate Artistic Director's New York City company, danielandsomesuperfriends. Dancers from the Richmond Academy of Dance in Vancouver, British Columbia will also join the cast at the Meany Hall and the Everett Performing Arts Center performances.

A long established Snohomish County arts organization, OBT is dedicated to providing professional opportunities to dancers, choreographers and designers in the Puget Sound area. The company seeks to further artistic achievement and character growth of its young dancers by providing them with exceptional productions.

OBT, a non-profit organization, offers professional, quality performances at an affordable price. A grandmother could bring two grandchildren to the performance for less than $75. A family of four could attend for $100. Ticket prices range from $32 to $12 depending upon venue.

Tickets for performances of The Nutcracker are on sale now! All seats are reserved. Tickets can be purchased by calling OBT at 425-774-7570, from TicketMaster 206-292-ARTS, or in person at the Olympic Ballet Theatre offices, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds.

For information about Olympic Ballet Theatre's additional one-hour special performances for school children, call 425-774-7570. To learn more about Olympic Ballet Theatre's exciting 25th Anniversary Season, visit www.olympicballet.com.

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