Our grandson was in a local production of The Nutcracker. He and some friends were part of the "party cousins" group of boys. They were in several scenes in the first act. He and the other boys were recruited by a friend from church who was involved in the production.
From an October 25, 2011 press release about the production:
Bellevue, WA – Eastsiders no longer need to cross the bridge to find enchantment. This holiday season, the mystery and magic of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet is closer than ever. Emerald Ballet Theatre (EBT) is proud to present The Nutcracker on December 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Northshore Performing Arts Center (NPAC) in Bothell. All performances will feature the Rainier Symphony Orchestra with David Waltman conducting.
Now in its fifth season, EBT brings E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless tale to life with live music, lavish costumes, sumptuous sets and exquisite choreography. Artistic director Viktoria Titova previously traveled around the world as a ballerina with the Bolshoi Theatre Grigorovich Company. EBT’s Nutcracker draws on this rich Russian classical tradition.
Over 175 students from Emerald Ballet Academy will dance alongside regional professionals and four international guest artists. The first weekend, Russian-born Tatiana Liabina will appear as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Ms. Liabina started her career with the Grigorovich Ballet of Russia, then danced with the Sarasota Ballet of Florida. Her Cavalier will be Alexander Loxton, formerly of the Dutch National Ballet and a finalist for Young British Dancer of the Year. The second weekend, Ballet West’s Stephen King and Whitney Huell (who was singled out as one of the “Top 25 to Watch” in the January 2011 issue of Dance Magazine) will perform.
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