The Nutcracker; Encore Arts Seattle; Tacoma City Ballet

2014- 2015

With Tacoma Symphony Orchestra

DECEMBER 13 - 23 • PANTAGES THEATER

http://www.tacomacityballet.com

http://encoreartsseattle.com

Say hi to your best health.

For more than 120 years, the CHI Franciscan Health family of doctors, nurses and staff has offered expert, compassionate care to our neighbors. Our Pierce County services include:

— St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma

— St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood

— St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor

— Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care

— Franciscan Medical Group primary care, urgent care and specialty clinics

— Franciscan Virtual Urgent Care, offering $35 doctor visits via phone or webcam

Looking for a CHI Franciscan Health doctor for you and your family? Call our free referral line at 1 (888) 825-3227.

Job/File name: FHS_FY15_BCPA_AD_17x11_125_F1.pdf, IO# 296-1, Publication: Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Insertion Date: 9/20/14, Trim: 17” x 11.125”, Ink Color: 4CUntitled-5 All Pages 8/14/14 2:08 PM

http://www.chifranciscan.org

Say hi to your best health.

For more than 120 years, the CHI Franciscan Health family of doctors, nurses and staff has offered expert, compassionate care to our neighbors. Our Pierce County services include:

— St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma

— St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood

— St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor

— Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care

— Franciscan Medical Group primary care, urgent care and specialty clinics

— Franciscan Virtual Urgent Care, offering $35 doctor visits via phone or webcam

Looking for a CHI Franciscan Health doctor for you and your family? Call our free referral line at 1 (888) 825-3227.

Job/File name: FHS_FY15_BCPA_AD_17x11_125_F1.pdf, IO# 296-1, Publication: Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Insertion Date: 9/20/14, Trim: 17” x 11.125”, Ink Color: 4CUntitled-5 All Pages 8/14/14 2:08 PM

http://www.chifranciscan.org

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

2014 - 2015

Illustrations by Chandler O’Leary

Welcome to the 2014-15 Season in the Theater District

Iconic concerts, inspired dance, belly-aching laughs and more than a few surprises await you – welcome to the Broadway Center’s 2014-15 Season!

For more upcoming events, visit www.BroadwayCenter.org.

encoreartsseattle.com 5

Tacoma City Ballet Tacoma’s Classical Ballet Company

Creating Accessibility to the Performing Arts508 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma WA 98402 • www.tacomacityballet.com

PRESENTS

December 2014

Erin M. Ceragioli, Artistic Director

With

Tacoma Symphony OrchestraSarah Ioannides, Music Director

Saturday, December 13th at 3:00 PM

Sunday, December 14th at 3:00 PM

Saturday, December 20th at 3:00 PM

Sunday, December 21st at 3:00 PM

Tuesday, December 23rd at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Sponsored By

http://thenewstribune.com

6 TACOMA CITY BALLET

December 2014

Paul Heppner Publisher

Susan Peterson Design & Production Director

Ana Alvira, Deb Choat, Robin Kessler, Kim Love Design and Production Artists

Mike Hathaway Advertising Sales Director

Marty Griswold, Seattle Sales Director

Joey Chapman, Gwendolyn Fairbanks, Ann Manning, Lenore Waldron Seattle Area Account Executives

Staci Hyatt, Marilyn Kallins, Terri Reed San Francisco/Bay Area Account Executives

Carol Yip Sales Coordinator

Jonathan Shipley Ad Services Coordinator

www.encoreartsseattle.com

Paul Heppner Publisher

Marty Griswold Associate Publisher

Leah Baltus Editor-in-Chief

Dan Paulus Art Director

Jonathan Zwickel Senior Editor

Gemma Wilson Associate Editor

Amanda Manitach Visual Arts Editor

Amanda Townsend Events Coordinator

www.cityartsonline.com

Paul Heppner President

Mike Hathaway Vice President

Erin Johnston Communications Manager

Genay Genereux Accounting

Corporate Office425 North 85th Street Seattle, WA 98103p 206.443.0445 f [email protected] x105www.encoremediagroup.com

Encore Arts Programs is published monthly by Encore Media Group to serve musical and theatrical events in Western Washington and the San Francisco Bay Area. All rights reserved. ©2014 Encore Media Group. Reproduction without written permission is prohibited.

Welcome to Tacoma City Ballet’s The Nutcracker & The Tale of the Hard Nut.

In 2014-2015, Tacoma City Ballet celebrates our 59th anniversary and the 31st

Nutcracker in the Pantages Theater.

Last season, Tacoma City Ballet was the first in the world to present The Tale

of The Hard Nut joined with The Nutcracker creating the comprehensive story

that completed the ballet choreographed by M. Petipa in 1892. Following in the

tradition of the paragons of classical ballet, Swan Lake (1877) and The Sleeping

Beauty (1890), the addition of The Tale of The Hard Nut converted our beloved

The Nutcracker into a three-act, full-length, classical ballet.

Because Tacoma City Ballet’s The Nutcracker historically replicates the original

production premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892, in choreographing The

Tale of The Hard Nut and attaching it to our production, I felt it was imperative

to incorporate all three components from which the libretto of the original

ballet had been extrapolated. Although The Nutcracker finds its origin in E.T.A.

Hoffman’s Nutcracker and Mouse King written in 1816, it is from the revision,

written by Alexandre Dumas in 1845, The Tale of The Nutcracker, that M. Petipa

created the libretto of the world’s favorite ballet.

This season, Tacoma City Ballet is very proud to rekindle our twenty-one

year artistic relationship and perform with the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra under

the direction of Maestra Sarah Ioannides. I wish to thank Tacoma City Ballet’s

Artistic Staff, Scenery and Costume Artisans, Lighting Designer, the Stage

Crew of I.A.T.S.E. Local #15 and Tacoma City Ballet’s Snow Chorus under the

direction of Despina Alatsis.

May Tacoma City Ballet’s The Nutcracker & The Tale of The Hard Nut bring you

great joy!

Happy Holidays,

Erin M. Ceragioli, Artistic Director

http://www.encoreartsseattle.com/

http://www.cityartsonline.com/

cancer didn't stand a chance.

A new treatment, developed at the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer

Research, is producing stunning results by reprogramming a child’s immune

system to destroy cancer cells. Welcome to Strong Against Cancer: A team of

doctors, nurses, researchers, hospitals, companies and people like you—captained

by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. We have the science and the results.

Now we need the resources to bring this life-saving treatment to more children.

Learn more at StrongAgainstCancer.org

The beginning of the end of childhood cancer.

NEW PROOF APPROVED PDF

Pub/s: Encore Due: 11-6-14

Trim: 8.375”w x 10.875”h Live: 7.375”w x 9.875”h Bleed: 8.625”w x 11.125”h

Color: CMYK Laser%: 100% Author: TH

PROOF# ___2__ Art Director ______ Acct Supv ______

Epro ______ Copywriter ______ Jim ______

Prod Mgmt ______ Acct Mgmt ______ Mike ______

CHILD 9746 StrongAgainstCancer_E.indd 1 11/7/14 4:09 PMUntitled-4 1 11/10/14 9:27 AM

http://strongagainstcancer.org


The Tale Of The Hard Nut (The Prequel)

In the Marzipan Palace of the Sugar Plum Kingdom, lived the King, his Queen, and their beautiful little daughter, Princess Pirlipat. “Indeed, there was no denying that no more beautiful child than Princess Pirlipat had been born since the dawn of time.” To show the Sugar Plum Kingdom had no lack of gold or silver, the King decided to give a Royal Feast. He invited Crown Princes and Princesses from exotic foreign lands, and asked the Queen to prepare his favorite meal, sausage. The Queen summoned the Royal Pearl-Headed Pages who brought all the accouterments for the Royal Feast. Upon seeing that all was in order, the King stirred the Golden Sausage Cauldron with his Golden Scepter, and returned to the Privy Council.

As the Queen continued to prepare for the Royal Feast, the Queen of the Land of Mousolia, known as the Mouse Queen or Frau Mouserink, entered the Royal Kitchen and begged the Queen for a morsel of sausage. The Queen’s heart was so good that she could not refuse. Seeing the Golden Cauldron filled with delicious sausage, the Mouse Queen quickly summoned her sons, the Seven Mouse Princes, who raided the Royal Kitchen and chased the terrified Queen away. At the command of the Mouse

Queen, the Seven Mouse Princes stole the Golden Sausage Cauldron.

When the hour arrived for the Royal Feast, the Queen still had not had the heart to tell the King that the Mouse Queen and her Seven Mouse Princes had stolen most of the sausage. The King and Queen processed into the Marzipan Palace followed by their Royal Guests the Crown Princes and Princesses of Spain, Arabia, China and Russia. Still in blissful ignorance, the King was having a wonderful time dancing with the Royal Guests until the Royal Jester entered carrying the Golden Sausage Platter. The King, who was expecting a heaping dish of sausage for all his Royal Guests, found only one sausage on the platter. Humiliated in front of his guests, the King’s face blushed red. He angrily turned to the Queen and demanded an explanation. In a tearful voice, the Queen told the King what the Mouse Queen and her Seven Mouse Princes had done. Consumed with rage, the King vowed to rid the Marzipan Palace of the thieving rodents forever. He sent for the Royal Clockmaker and Adept Court Magician, Christian Elias Drosselmeyer, and the Royal Astronomer, who was the King’s Secret Diviner and Stargazer. After accepting the apologies of the King and

Queen, the Crown Princes and Princesses took their leave for there would be no Royal Feast. Herr Drosselmeyer and the Royal Astronomer rushed to the King’s side and listened to the Queen tell the horrible tale. The King instructed them to catch and shamefully execute the Mouse Queen, the Seven Mouse Princes, and every other rat in the Marzipan Palace. Herr Drosselmeyer promised the King that he would immediately do so.

That night when the Marzipan Palace was at its darkest, the Mouse Queen sneaked out looking for more sausage, and saw Herr Drosselmeyer and the Royal Astronomer setting the Royal Mousetrap. Far too wise to be caught, she scurried off to warn the Seven Mouse Princes about Herr Drosselmeyer’s deadly invention. Unfortunately, they did not heed the Mouse Queen’s warning. Unable to resist the beckoning smell of sausage, they were easily lured into the evil device, trapped by a suddenly dropping gate, led away and shamefully executed. When the Mouse Queen saw her precious Seven Mouse Princes led away in chains by the Royal Astronomer, she became furious and vowed to “chew Little Princess Pirlipat in half.”

To guard Princess Pirlipat from the Mouse Queen, Herr Drosselmeyer summoned Mr. and Mrs. Tomcat Purr. Unfortunately, like most cats, they soon fell fast asleep on the laps of the Royal Nursemaids. At midnight, while the Marzipan Palace was fast asleep, the Mouse Queen crept into Princess Pirlipat’s Royal Chamber, jumped into her Royal Bed, and bit her. Awakened by Princess Pirlipat’s shrieks, Mr. and Mrs. Tomcat Purr chased after the Mouse Queen, but she escaped. The King and Queen rushed into Princess Pirlipat’s Royal Chamber only to see that their beautiful little daughter had been turned into a hideous monster “with a thick, deformed head…green, gaping, gawking eyes, and little lips pulled from one ear to the other…the ugliness of the face was increased by a white cotton beard around the mouth and chin.” The “Curse of Ugliness” had befallen her. The Queen

The Tale of The Hard Nut

CONNIE RIGGIO


The Tale of The Hard Nutwept inconsolably while the King flew into a tumultuous rage. He placed all the blame for this tragedy on Herr Drosselmeyer who had failed to rid the Marzipan Palace of the Mouse Queen. Herr Drosselmeyer and the Royal Astronomer arrived upon this horrible scene only to hear the King shout, “Christian Elias Drosselmeyer, cure the Princess, or you must die!” The King ordered them out of the Marzipan Palace, and vowed that if they returned without the remedy to break the curse, they would face the Royal Executioner’s axe.

Using his Royal Orb, the Royal Astronomer divined Princess Pirlipat’s horoscope, which foretold how the hideous spell could be broken and her beauty restored. The Princess had to eat the kernel of the Golden Krakatuk Nut that could only be cracked open by a young man who had never shaved and had only worn boots. After feeding the kernel to the Princess, the young man had to close his eyes and take seven steps backwards without stumbling. Upon his seventh step, the “Curse of Ugliness” would be broken and the Princess would regain her beauty. The vision of the Krakatuk Tree, led Herr Drosselmeyer and the Royal Astronomer to many exotic lands in search of the Golden Krakatuk Nut. However, after searching for fifteen-years, eight-months and twenty-eight days, without success, they decided to go back home to Nuremberg, even if it meant they would face execution. Oh, fortune! It was in their own homeland that they found the Golden Krakatuk Nut in the possession of Herr Drosselmeyer’s brother and nephew Christophe Zacharias and Nathaniel. Many Christmases ago, a stranger from the Orient had sold the Krakatuk Nut to Christophe Zacharias for a “shiny twenty-penny piece from the year 1720.”

Having found the Golden Krakatuk Nut and Nathaniel, a young man who had never shaved and had only worn boots, Herr Drosselmeyer, the Royal

SeattleTacomaPortland

www.williamskastner.com

your legal needs requiretop-level performance borne from Hard work and experience

http://www.williamskastner.com

http://www.constellationartgallery.com


Astronomer and Christophe Zacharias took the Golden Krakatuk Nut and Nathaniel to the Marzipan Palace. The King had promised Princess Pirlipat’s hand in marriage and the right of succession to his Royal Throne to any young man who broke the curse. Over the fifteen terrible years, thousands upon thousands of suitors had attempted to win the hand of the Princess, but failed. The King and Queen were deep in despair over Princess Pirlipat’s plight and thought that their daughter, now of marrying age, would remain an ugly monster forever.

Nathaniel Drosselmeyer was Princess Pirlipat’s 11,375th suitor. After greeting the King and Queen, Herr Drosselmeyer opened the Golden Krakatuk Box and explained to the King that once Nathaniel, who had never shaved and only worn boots, cracked the Golden Krakatuk Nut open and fed the kernel to the Princess, the “Curse of Ugliness” would be broken. The King ordered them to proceed immediately. Moving the mechanical jaw they had constructed for him, Herr Drosselmeyer and Christophe Zacharias helped Nathaniel to crack the hardest nut in the world. Nathaniel fed the kernel to Princess Pirlipat and upon his seventh step backwards, she was freed from the “Curse of Ugliness.” The King and Queen were overjoyed and wept tears of joy for before them stood a woman of angelic beauty. Unfortunately, Nathaniel’s seventh step landed upon the Mouse Queen and he fell on her so hard that she was mortally wounded. “Hideously squeaking and squealing,” the Mouse Queen took her final leap at Nathaniel and delivered the awful bite upon him before she died. “Oh,

Girls & Boys // Jr. K - Grade 12 // Bus Service

Date: 8-18-14 Advertiser: Charles Wright AcademyFile name: CWA Encore half 4_75x7_375_Fall2014Pub: Encore MediaFinal Size: 4.75”x7.375”

Live Area: n/aBleed: n/aPrinting: 4c, cmykProduction Contact: Amy Senftleben, 253-620-8870, [email protected]

SCHEDULE ATOUR TODAY

CHARLES WRIGHTACADEMYCHARLESWRIGHT.ORG

COME SEE WHERE ART AND MUSIC AREN’T EXTRAS, but part of a student’s everyday education.

(253) 620-8373

HB 071213 family 1_6h.pdf

Untitled-6 1 7/12/13 12:33 PM

http://charleswright.org

http://www.harmonbrewingco.com


misfortune!” In the blink of an eye, Nathaniel’s head became misshapen and the “Curse of Ugliness” fell upon him. Princess Pirlipat, horrified by this terrible sight, refused to marry poor Nathaniel and ran away holding both hands over her face. To make matters even worse, the Mouse King, the last son of the Mouse Queen, who donned seven-heads in honor of his deceased brothers, appeared and vowed to avenge his Mother’s death. The King was enraged and blamed Herr Drosselmeyer for all these misfortunate events. He ordered his Royal Clockmaker and Adept Court Magician to find the remedy to free Nathaniel from the “Curse of Ugliness” or face the Royal Executioner’s axe. Herr Drosselmeyer knew that Nathaniel would only be freed from the “Curse of Ugliness” when he slew the Seven-Headed Mouse King, and won the true love of a lady despite his defects. The King sent Herr Drosselmeyer off to break the “Curse of Ugliness” yet once again.

CONNIE RIGGIO

Come warm up by our fire!

warm upby our f ire!

Come

museumofglass.org

Enjoy Hawaiian Holidays at Museum of Glass with prize drawings, special family activities, and more December 13 – January 4.

SEE IT. LIVE IT.

www.pnweye.com

Tacoma | 253.759.5555 Gig Harbor | 253.858.5186

EAP 1_3 S template.indd 1 5/22/14 1:36 PM

http://museumofglass.org

http://www.pnweye.com


Act I – Scene IThe Parlor of Herr and Frau Silberhaus

It was Christmas Eve, and Herr and Frau Silberhaus were hosting a magnificent party. The guests arrived dressed in their most elegant finery. As the celebration commenced, Clara, Fritz and Louise, the Silberhaus children, anxiously awaited the arrival of their Godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer, the Royal Clockmaker and Magician. He promised the children he would bring them a marvelous gift he had acquired during his long journey around the world. They simply could not imagine what could be more delightful than Godfather’s mechanical dancing dolls. Although Godfather Drosselmeyer was a mysterious man, he was full of magical tricks, a wonderful storyteller, and always laden with splendid gifts. Tonight, Godfather dazzled all the children when he took the promised gift he called the Nutcracker out of his Golden Toy Box. After he demonstrated exactly how the Nutcracker cracked nuts, he gave this most coveted gift to Clara. Fritz was immediately jealous of Clara’s acquisition. Thinking that he should have the Nutcracker, who looked more like he should belong to a boy rather than a girl, Fritz leaped out from behind Mother and snatched the Nutcracker away from his sister. While scrambling through the guests, Fritz fell and broke Clara’s cherished new gift. While Godfather gently wrapped the wounded Nutcracker with his

handkerchief, and handed him back to Clara, Father properly spanked Fritz. As a matter of fact, Fritz and the rest of those hideous little boys would have ruined Mother’s beautiful Christmas party, if Grandfather hadn’t quickly suggested that the guests should dance.

Act I – Scene IThe Battle

That night, Clara could not go to sleep. She could not stop thinking about how Christmas Eve had been so delightful until that dreaded accident occurred. She thought of the poor wounded Nutcracker downstairs all alone, and decided she must rescue him. As she tiptoed into the Parlor, she thought about how much she hated her little brother sometimes, as big sisters often do. As Clara stepped into the darkness, she had no idea of the adventure that awaited her. She did not know she had been especially chosen by her Godfather to break an ancient curse and free a young man from ugliness. As Clara scooped her beloved Nutcracker into her arms, she felt an awful chill. Suddenly, there were mice running all over the Parlor at the command of the Seven-Headed Mouse King. Clara fled to Grandfather’s chair, and just when she thought she was about to be devoured by that hideous creature with seven heads, Godfather Drosselmeyer came to her rescue. Clara could hardly believe what was happening as Godfather Drosselmeyer commanded the Christmas tree to grow through the ceiling of the Parlor, and transformed the Nutcracker into a life-size Commander with his own army of Gingerbread Soldiers. Clara was thrilled and felt so safe, but then her dear Godfather disappeared into the darkness, and that horrible Mouse King returned with his legion of mice. A fierce battle ensued, and although the Nutcracker and his Gingerbread Soldiers fought bravely, the Mouse King slew the Nutcracker. While celebrating his victory in avenging the Mouse Queen’s death, Clara sneaked up behind the dreadful beast and hit him on the largest of his seven heads with her shoe. The Mouse King tumbled to the ground and died. Clara was kneeling at

CONNIE RIGGIO

The Nutcracker

AS 072414 flowers 1_12.pdf

Friendly Elegance Classic ComfortFine Handmade American Craft

at LeRoy Jewelers, 940 Broadway, Tacoma 253-274-1630

Bli 110211 holidayA 1_12.pdf

$45waived

bringing life to f lowers for over 25 years

Bli 110211 holidayB 1_12.pdf

bringing life to f lowers for over 25 years

909 PACIFIC AVE, TACOMA, WA 98402253.572.2327 BLITZFLORIST.COM

909 PACIFIC AVE, TACOMA, WA 98402

909 PACIFIC AVE, TACOMA, WA 98402253.572.2327 BLITZFLORIST.COM

909 PACIFIC AVE, TACOMA, WA 98402

NEVER MISS AN ISSUE!Subscribe and get City Arts

delivered right to your mailbox.

1 year/12 issues/$36 cityartsonline.com/subscriptions

CA subsription 1/6 vert_01.indd 1 9/24/14 11:12 AM

http://blitzflorist.com

http://cityartsonline.com/subscriptions


the side of the Nutcracker, who was mortally wounded, when she felt the gentle brush of Godfather’s cape. At Herr Drosselmeyer’s command the Nutcracker arose from his sleep a beautiful young man. The “Curse of Ugliness” had been broken for the Mouse King had been slain and Nathaniel had won the true love of a lady despite his defects.

Act I – Scene II The Fir Forest in Winter

The Parlor disappeared at Godfather Drosselmeyer’s command and he ushered Nathaniel and Clara through the Land of Snow on their way back to the Marzipan Palace. Greeted by the Snow King and Queen, they danced through the Snowflakes with great delight.

Act IIThe Marzipan Palace in

The Sugar Plum KingdomBrought to the Marzipan Palace

in a beautiful seashell boat drawn by golden dolphins, Nathaniel and Clara are welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. The Royal Court immediately recognized the young man who had freed Princess Pirlipat from the “Curse of Ugliness.” As they greeted Nathaniel as the rightful Prince, he introduced Clara to the Royal Court as his future bride, and told them about the terrifying adventure he survived only with Clara’s help. He assured the Royal Court that Clara, who slew the Mouse King and loved Nathaniel despite his defects, had broken the “Curse of Ugliness” forever. To celebrate this great victory along with Nathaniel and Clara’s marriage, the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier command that the Royal Wedding Feast begin. Spanish Chocolate, Arabian Coffee, Chinese Tea, Russian Trepak, Marzipan, Mere Gigogne and her Polichinelles, and Waltzing Flowers were summoned to entertain Prince Nathaniel and Princess Clara, who lived happily ever after in the Marzipan Palace of the Sugar Plum Kingdom under the watchful eye of Herr Drosselmeyer, the Royal Clockmaker and Adept Court Magician.

The Nutcracker

Nurturing the creative thinkers of tomorrow’s world

Parent-Child Classes ~ Preschool Kindergarten ~ Grades ~ After School Care

TacomaWaldorf.org

http://www.broadwaycenter.org

http://tacomawaldorf.org

Orting Valley Farmer’s Market Project

Spark Grant projects are

creating change across Pierce County!

Want to do something good

for your community? Apply for

a Spark Grant. $1,500 for your

neighborhood projects.

Deadline: October 1, 2014 and February 2015.

Apply anytime at: gtcf.org/SPARKGRANTS

You dream it, Spark Grants fund it.

Tacoma253 Project Photo by Jesse Michener

2014 Spark Grantees

2014 Spark Grantees

Alchemy Indoor Skate Park and Education Center Community Outreach

http://gtcf.org/sparkgrants


December 2014

Artistic Director Erin M. Ceragioli

The Tale of The Hard Nut Choreography Erin M. Ceragioli

The Nutcracker Choreography Erin M. Ceragioli, After M. Petipa

Composer P.I. Tchaikovsky

Orchestra Tacoma Symphony Orchestra

Music Director Sarah Ioannides

Chorus Tacoma City Ballet Snow Chorus

Choral Director Despina Alatsis

Lighting Design Walter Kilmer

The Tale of The Hard Nut Scenic Design Salvatore Lucente

The Nutcracker Scenic Design After M. Bocharov

The Tale of The Hard Nut Set Property Design & Construction Salvatore Lucente

The Nutcracker Set Property Design & Construction Staged Right Scenery

Set Property Mistress Mary Chapman

The Tale of The Hard Nut Costume Design Erin M. Ceragioli

Wardrobe Mistress Connie Gregerson

Stage Crew Stage Equipment Operated By Employees Represented By I.A.T.S.E. Local #15

Stage Manager Walter Kilmer

Assistant Artistic Director Joel Myers

Ballet Mistress Danielle Wester


THE TALE OF THE HARD NUT

THE PREQUEL - SCENE I Inside The Marzipan Palace - Preparation for The Royal Feast

King ........................................................................................................................................Salvatore Lucente

Queen ..................................................................................................................................... Heather Freeman

Little Princess Pirlipat ...............................................................................*Audrey Pentimonti or **Chloe Blair

Golden Cauldron Pages ................................................................................... Kalea Shimizu and Isabella Soper

Royal Pearl-Headed Linen Page ..................................................................................................... Audrey Root

Royal Pearl-Headed Plate Page ................................................................................................. Madeline Nilsen

Royal Pearl-Headed Fruit Platter Page ............................................................................................Caroline Lee

Royal Pearl-Headed Candelabra Page ......................................................................................... Sophia Bardwil

Royal Pearl-Headed Flower Page ............................................................................................. Kindra Gonsalves

Royal Pearl-Headed Goblet Page ...........................................................................................Annabelle Navarro

Royal Pearl-Headed Pitcher Page ...............................................................................................Beatrix Crowley

The Mouse Queen (Frau Mouserink) .............................................................................................. Nora Kelley

Mouse Prince I ............................................................................................................................Vanessa Curley

Mouse Prince II..................................................................................... *Belle Schwanger or **Kayla Mathurin

Mouse Prince III ............................................................................................*Calysta Bauer or **Sarah Barbee

Mouse Prince IV .................................................................................. *Abigail Thompson or **Dajonaea May

Mouse Prince V ..................................................................................... *McKenna Dawson or **Athena Bauer

Mouse Prince VI ..................................................................................... *Sarah Hauenstein or **Parker Russell

Mouse Prince VII....................................................................................*Corinna McCulla or **Kelsey Backer

THE PREQUEL - SCENE IIInside The Sugar Plum Palace - The Royal Feast




King’s Royal Train Page ................................................................................................................Kalea Shimizu

Queen’s Royal Train Page .............................................................................................................. Isabella Soper

Crown Prince and Princess of Spain ....................................................................... Clark Deem and Julie Deem

Crown Prince and Princess of Arabia ...................................................................Russ Mapes and Nicole Gould

Crown Prince and Princess of China ...........................................................Nathaniel Dybevik and Erin Berkey

CONNIE RIGGIO

FreeFestive

Fun

SantaWagon Rides

Living NativityShopping

Diningand More

MySunriseVillage.comSouth Hill at

156th & Meridian

Dec 6, 13 & 20

http://mysunrisevillage.com


Crown Prince and Princess of Russia ...................................................................Michael Blair and Wendy Blair

Royal Pearl-Headed Flute Musician ............................................................................................... Audrey Root

Royal Pearl-Headed Lute Musician ........................................................................................... Madeline Nilsen

Royal Pearl-Headed Bugle Musician ...............................................................................................Caroline Lee

Royal Pearl-Headed Drum Musician .......................................................................................... Sophia Bardwil

Royal Pearl-Headed Trumpet Musician .................................................................................... Kindra Gonsalves

Royal Pearl-Headed Violin Musician ......................................................................................Annabelle Navarro

Royal Pearl-Headed Harp Musician ...........................................................................................Beatrix Crowley

Royal Jester ...........................................................................................................................Carolynne Guinup

Royal Clockmaker and Adept Court Magician, Christian Elias Drosselmeyer .............................. Travis Goldman

Royal Astronomer and King’s Secret Diviner and Stargazer.......................................................... Scott Chapman

THE PREQUEL - SCENE III Inside The Sugar Plum Palace - Darkness Falls Upon the Palace




Royal Mousetrap Pages .................................................................................... Kalea Shimizu and Isabella Soper

Mouse Prince I ............................................................................................................................Vanessa Curley

Mouse Prince II..................................................................................... *Belle Schwanger or **Kayla Mathurin

Mouse Prince III ............................................................................................*Calysta Bauer or **Sarah Barbee

Mouse Prince IV .................................................................................. *Abigail Thompson or **Dajonaea May

Mouse Prince V ..................................................................................... *McKenna Dawson or **Athena Bauer

Mouse Prince VI ..................................................................................... *Sarah Hauenstein or **Parker Russell

Mouse Prince VII....................................................................................*Corinna McCulla or **Kelsey Backer


Royal Nursemaids ........................................................................................Rebecca Jensen and Breanna Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Tomcat Purr .............................................................................. Joel Myers and Carolynne Guinup



THE PREQUEL - SCENE IVThe Search Around the World For The Golden Krakatuk Nut



Headless Mouse Prince VII .....................................................................*Corinna McCulla or **Kelsey Backer



The Krakatuk Tree .............................................................................................................................Cassie Ivey

Spain .............................................................................................................................................Vorece Miller

Arabia ......................................................................................................................................... Danielle Wester

Russia ................................................................................................... *Dajonaea May or **Abigail Thompson

Prussia ...................................................................................................................................... Madeline Larson

China ...............................................................................................................................................Hannah Fix

Christophe Zacharias Drosselmeyer (Drosselmeyer’s Brother) ..............................................................Joel Myers

Nathaniel Drosselmeyer (Drosselmeyer’s Nephew).......................................................................... Kyle Johnson

PREQUEL - SCENE VReturn To The Sugar Plum Palace -

Fifteen Years, Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Days LaterKing ........................................................................................................................................Salvatore Lucente


King’s Royal Train Page ................................................................................................................Kalea Shimizu

Queen’s Royal Train Page .............................................................................................................. Isabella Soper

Princess Pirlipat .........................................................................................................................Madison Barbee

Silver Soldiers .......................................................................Sophia Bardwil, Beatrix Crowley, Kindra Gonsalves, Caroline Lee, Annabelle Navarro and Madeline Nilsen



Christophe Zacharias Drosselmeyer (Drosselmeyer’s Brother) ..............................................................Joel Myers

Nathaniel Drosselmeyer (Drosselmeyer’s Nephew).......................................................................... Kyle Johnson


The Mouse King ........................................................................................................................... Alex Koleber

Call for aFREE Site Visit!

olympiclandscape.com • 253-922-7075

Your yard,your style...

by design

5620 112th St E, Puyallup, WA 98373

Landscape DesignInstallation & Service

RIAS 110711 holiday 1_6v.pdf

I M P O R T A U T O S E R V I C E

MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT

ONLINE AND WE’LL MAKE A

DONATION TO A LOCAL CHARITY.

See the charities we support at www.rolfsimport.com

Lakewood 253.584.7770Fife 253.248.1080

Happy Holidays from

http://olympiclandscape.com

http://www.rolfsimport.com


THE NUTCRACKER

ACT I – SCENE IThe Parlor of Herr and Frau Silberhaus

Godfather Drosselmeyer .............................................................................................................. Travis Goldman

Clara ..........................................................................................................................................Madison Barbee

Nathaniel Drosselmeyer (Herr Drosselmeyer’s Nephew) ................................................................. Kyle Johnson

Herr Silberhaus .........................................................................................................................Salvatore Lucente

Frau Silberhaus .........................................................................................................................Heather Freeman

Grandfather ................................................................................................................................. Scott Chapman

Clara’s Brother Fritz ...................................................................................................................Kellen Gonsalves

Clara’s Sister Louise .........................................................................................................................Sarah Barbee

General Silberhaus ............................................................................................................................ Russ Mapes

Auntie Silberhaus .............................................................................................................................. Erin Berkey

Butler .........................................................................................................................................Frank Gonsalves

Governess ...................................................................................................................................Marni Graveline

Clara’s Friend................................................................................................................................ Breanna Smith

Party Gentlemen ................. Mark Bardwil, Michael Blair, Michael Crowley, Clark Deem and Robert Pentimonti

Party Ladies .............................Izumi Akiyama-Davis, Kim Bardwil, Wendy Blair, Molly Crowley and Julie Deem

Party Boys .................................................................. Trevor Beals, Tommy Crowley, Benson Fruichantie-Myers, Erik Gould, Rory O’Reilly and Theo Sullivan

Tiny Party Boy .................................................................................................................................Boen Legler

Party Girls ..................................................... *Jackie Caldwell, Madison Deaderick, Lily Graveline, Ashley Lowy, Eva Nelson, Ireland Nolan, Ava Salam and Cameron Stockton

or **Natalie Coy, Isabelle Gould, Lilly Gould, Emily Hauenstein, Gracelyn Meisberger, Clara Rosati, Amira Smith and Sasha Zhang

Tiny Party Girl ................................................................................................. *Cara Wolpert or **Annabella Aiello

Harlequin Doll ....................................................................................................................................Joel Myers

Columbine Doll .......................................................................................................................... Danielle Wester

Soldier Doll .................................................................................................................................... Alex Koleber

Cabbage Doll.....................................................................................................................................Hannah Fix

The BattleGodfather Drosselmeyer .............................................................................................................. Travis Goldman


The Nutcracker .............................................................................................................................. Kyle Johnson

The Mouse King ............................................................................................................................ Alex Koleber

Mice .....................................................................Hanna Grinstead, Myah Negrete, Adelle Patton, Ivy Rittenger, Makenna Stave, Penelope Stevens, Jenna Woods and Sirena Yanez

Gingerbread Captain ................................................................................................................ Corinna McCulla

Flag Soldier ....................................................................................................................................Athena Bauer

Drummer Rabbit...........................................................................................*Isabella Soper or **Kalea Shimizu

Bugle Soldier ..........................................................................................................................Kylla Cunningham

Trumpet Soldier .............................................................................................................................Lucy Rojecki

Cannon Soldier ................................................................................................................................Hope Berge

Gingerbread Soldiers ..........................................................Lela Hasson-Chamberlain, Bailey Jackson, Lela Jagosh, Ashley Negrete, Natalie Olsen and Olivia Shedd

The Dream



Nutcracker Prince .......................................................................................................................... Kyle Johnson

ACT I – SCENE IIThe Fir Forest in Winter



Snow King ..........................................................................................................................................Joel Myers

Snow Queen .................................................................................................................................. Kate Monthy

Snowflakes ...............................................Chloe Blair, Hannah Fix, *Carolynne Guinup or **Abigail Thompson, Sarah Hauenstein, Cassie Ivey, *Rebecca Jensen or **Calysta Bauer,

*Belle Schwanger or **Nora Kelley, *Kayla Mathurin, or **Madeline Larson, Dajonaea May, Vorece Miller, Audrey Pentimonti and Parker Russell

Sleigh Page ..................................................................................................................................... Alex Koleber

eas 102414 site_icons 1_3v.pdf

PROGRAM LIBRARY

CALENDAR

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

PREVIEWS

EncoreArtsSeattle.com

Add an Encore to your performance experience. Visit Seattle’s only behind-the-scenes performing arts website.

http://encoreartsseattle.com


I N T E R M I S S I O N – 2 0 M I N U T E S

ACT IIThe Marzipan Palace in the Sugar Plum Kingdom

Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier ........................................................................ Carolynne Guinup and Joel Myers (12/13, 12/14, 12/20, 12/21 & 12/23 at 7:30 pm)

Carolynne Guinup and Alex Koleber (12/23 at 3:00 pm)


Clara ............................................................................................................................................Vanessa Curley


Royal Pearl-Headed Pages ..................................................................... Beatrix Crowley and Annabelle Navarro

Silver Soldiers ............................................................................ Sophia Bardwil, Kindra Gonsalves, Caroline Lee, Madeline Nilsen, Kalea Shimizu and Isabella Soper

Fairy Princesses ................................ Madison Barbee, Hannah Fix, *Cassie Ivey or **Vorece Miller, Nora Kelley, Madeline Larson, Dajonaea May, Belle Schwanger and Abigail Thompson

Spanish Chocolate ..................................................................................Vorece Miller and Alex Koleber (12/21) Vorece Miller and Joel Myers (12/23 at 3:00 pm)

Cassie Ivey and Alex Koleber (12/13, 12/14, 12/20 & 12/23 at 7:30 pm)

Arabian Coffee ......................................... Shadou Mintrone and Davione Gordon (12/13, 12/20 & 12/23 at 3:00pm) Danielle Wester and Davione Gordon (12/14, 12/21 & 12/23 at 7:30pm)

Arabian Princesses ......................................................... *Kelsey Backer or **Corinna McCulla, Sarah Barbee, *Athena Bauer or **McKenna Dawson, *Calysta Bauer or **Rebecca Jensen,

*Chloe Blair or **Audrey Pentimonti, Kayla Mathurin, *Parker Russell or **Sarah Hauenstein and Breanna Smith

Chinese Tea ..........................................Madison Barbee and William Burden (12/13, 12/21 & 12/23 at 3:00pm) Hannah Fix and William Burden (12/14, 12/20 & 12/23 at 7:30pm)

Russian Trepak...................................................Nora Kelley and Joel Myers (12/13, 12/21 & 12/23 at 3:00 pm) Madeline Larson and Joel Myers (12/14, 12/20 & 12/23 at 7:30 pm)

Marzipan ................................................ Madeline Larson and Alex Koleber (12/13, 12/21 & 12/23 at 3:00 pm) Nora Kelley and Alex Koleber (12/14, 12/20 & 12/23 at 7:30 pm)

Mother Ginger ...............................................................................................................................Warren Crain

Polichinelles .......................................... *Cailyn Blair, Carys Blair, Annika Haude, Onya Hayes, Ainsely Joyce, Hadley Kowalski, Allison Stewart and Kendalyn Winston

or **Elise Bouchard, Isabel Lash-Diaz, Emma Luce, Avila Mauss, Carmen Rozendaal, Olive Strand, Allison Stewart and Hayden Swasey

Waltz of the Flowers ..............................................Madison Barbee, Chloe Blair, Hannah Fix, *Sarah Hauenstein or **Parker Russell, Nora Kelley, Madeline Larson, Dajonaea May,

Vorece Miller, Audrey Pentimonti, Belle Schwanger and Abigail Thompson

Flower Soloist ................................................................................................................................Cassie Ivey

Grand Pas de DeuxSugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier ........................................................................ Carolynne Guinup and Joel Myers

(12/13, 12/14, 12/20, 12/21 & 12/23 at 7:30 pm) Carolynne Guinup and Alex Koleber (12/23 at 3:00 pm)

Waltz Finale and ApotheosisEntire Cast

*FIRST CAST 12/13, 12/21 & (12/23 at 3:00 pm)

**SECOND CAST 12/14, 12/20 & (12/23 at 7:30 pm)

CONNIE RIGGIO

www.encoremediagroup.com

5th Avenue Theatre • ACT Theatre • Book-It Repertory Theatre • Broadway Center for the Performing Arts • Pacific Northwest Ballet • Paramount & Moore Theatres • Seattle Children’s Theatre • Seat t le Men’s Chorus • Seat t le Opera • Seat t le Reper tor y Theatre • Seat t le Shakespeare Company • Seattle Symphony • Seattle Women’s

Chorus • Tacoma City Ballet • Tacoma Philharmonic • Taproot Theatre • UW World Series at Meany Hall • Village Theatre Issaquah & Everett • American Conser vator y Theater • Berkeley Repertory Theatre • Broadway San Jose • California Shakespeare Theater • San Francisco Ballet • San Francisco Opera • SFJAZZ • Stanford Live • TheatreWorks • Weill Hall at Sonoma State University • 5th Avenue Theatre • ACT Theatre • Book-It Repertory Theatre • Broadway Center for the Performing Arts Pacific Northwest Ballet • Paramount & Moore Theatres • Seattle Children’s Theatre • Seat t le Men’s Chorus Seattle Opera • Seattle Repertory Theatre • Seattle Shakespeare Company Seattle Symphony • Seattle Women’s Chorus • Tacoma City Ballet • Tacoma Philharmonic • Taproot Theatre • UW World Series at Meany Hall • Village Theatre Issaquah & Everett • American Conse r va to r y Thea te r • Be rke l e y Repertory Theatre • Broadway San Jose • California Shakespeare Theater • San Francisco Ballet • San Francisco Opera • SFJAZZ • Stanford Live • TheatreWorks • Weill Hall at Sonoma State University • 5th Avenue Theatre • ACT Theatre • Book-It Repertory Theatre • Broadway Center for the Performing Arts • Pacific Northwest Ballet • Paramount & Moore Theatres • Seattle Children’s Theatre • Seat t le Men’s Chorus • Seat t le Opera • Seattle Repertory Theatre • Seattle Shakespeare Company • Seattle Symphony • Seattle Women’s

Chorus • Tacoma City Ballet • Tacoma Philharmonic • Taproot Theatre • UW World Series at Meany Hall • Village

put your business here

Reach a SophiSticated audience

EAP House 1-3V 3.19.13.indd 1 3/20/13 2:56 PM

http://www.encoremediagroup.com

Untitled-30 1 11/18/14 9:02 AM

http://metroparkstacoma.org


Performing Company 2014

Kelsey BackerApprentice

Madison BarbeeDemi-Soloist

Sarah BarbeeApprentice

Athena BauerApprentice

Calysta BauerSenior Company

Chloe BlairSenior Company

Vanessa CurleySenior Company

McKenna DawsonApprentice

Hannah FixSenior Company

Carolynne GuinupSoloist

Sarah HauensteinSenior Company

Cassie IveySoloist

Rebecca JensenSenior Company

Nora KelleySoloist

Alex KoleberSoloist

Audrey PentimontiSenior Company

Parker RussellSenior Company

Belle SchwangerSenior Company

Breanna SmithApprentice

Abigail ThompsonSenior Company

Madeline LarsonDemi-Soloist

Kayla MathurinApprentice

Dajonaea MaySenior Company

Corinna McCullaApprentice

Vorece MillerDemi-Soloist


Guest Artists 2014

William Burden Davione Gordon

Shadou Mintrone Joel Myers

Travis Goldman Kyle Johnson

Kate Monthy Danielle Wester

multicare.org A not-for-profi t community organization

©2014 MultiCare

6800_Encore/Tacoma_0813.indd 1 8/14/14 10:34 AMad proofs.indd 1 8/15/14 11:11 AM

http://multicare.org


Inspiring GIFTED KIDS for 25 YEARSWhere

GIFTED KIDSLOV E to learn

Sarah Ioannides, Music Director

Described by The New York Times as a conductor with “unquestionable strength and authority,” Sarah Ioannides has won praise from audiences and critics internationally. She has appeared with the Royal Philharmonic, New World Symphony, and the London Symphony Orchestra, among many others. Appointed Music Director of the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra beginning in 2014, she also serves in that role with the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and previously with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra, as well as Assistant Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Previously, Sarah Ioannides served as Assistant Conductor & Production Coordinator for Tan Dun, the legendary Chinese composer known for innovative contemporary works, including the score for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. In addition, Ioannides has directed and commissioned films for live orchestral multimedia performances including Holst’s The Planets and Steve Reich’s Desert Music.

In 2009 Ioannides was named in the Los Angeles Times as one of six female conductors breaking the glass podium. Noted in The New York Times as part of “a new wave of female conductors in their late 20’s through early 40’s,” Sarah Ioannides is a prizewinner of the Leeds Conducting Competition and was also awarded the JoAnn Falletta award for the most promising female conductor.

2014/15 Season Stewart Kershaw, Conductor

Auburn Symphony OrchestraFeb 14-15 Tomasi, J. Strauss, Arban

April 2April 25-26 Mozart, Vivaldi, Bizetauburnsymphony.org

253.887.7777

http://www.seabury.org

http://auburnsymphony.org


Say hi to feeling better fast with Franciscan Virtual Urgent Care.

Holidays are often synonymous with the flu and colds. But don’t worry. Franciscan Virtual Urgent Care is here 24/7. Talk to a doctor via phone or video chat for $35.* They’ll even write prescriptions, as appropriate.

*If your situation is quickly determined to be inappropriate for Virtual Care, you won’t be charged for the visit. Due to federal regulations, patients who participate in government funded insurance programs such as Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible for telemedicine “virtual visit” services at this time.

Get care now.Visit FranciscanCareNow.orgOr call (855) 356-8053

Job/File name: FHS_FY15_BCPA_TSFC_1212_4_75x9_875_F1.pdf, Ad Code: TSFC_1212, Publication: Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Insertion Date: 12/12/14, Trim: 4.75” x 9.875” Ink Color: 4C, Author: Rios

‘Tis the season for flu and cold. Tacoma Symphony Orchestra

VIOLIN ISvend Ronning, ConcertmasterGwendolyn Taylor, Associate ConcertmasterEvelyn Gottlieb, Assistant ConcertmasterDebra Akerlund, Second Assistant ConcertmasterJanet Utterback-Peck

VIOLIN IIJanis Upshall, PrincipalRachel Nesvig, Assistant PrincipalAlina ToColin Todd

VIOLAThane Lewis, PrincipalMaria Bokor, Assistant PrincipalIlya Shpigelman

CELLOAmy Windus, PrincipalDenika Kleinmann, Assistant PrincipalPeter Williams

BASSChris Burns, Principal

FLUTEMary Jensen, PrincipalJennifer Rhyne

OBOESelina Greso, PrincipalNoelle Burns

CLARINETCraig Rine, PrincipalFlorie Rothenberg

BASSOONJohn Ruze, Principal

HORNRichard Reed, Principal HornKevin Jones

TRUMPETBrian Chin, PrincipalJeff Snyder

TROMBONEKeith Winkle, Principal

CELESTEAnne Herfindahl, Principal

HARPCalista Kovin, Principal

PERCUSSIONAmy Putnam, Principal

TIMPANIMatthew Drumm, PrincipalElaine Miller Chair

http://franciscancarenow.org


History of The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker (Casse-Noisette), choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to a score written especially for the ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, opened as a double premiere with Tchaikovsky’s last opera, Iolanta, at the Maryinsky Imperial Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia on December 18, 1892. Although Nutcracker and Mouse King, written by German author, E.T.A. Hoffman and published in 1816, was the original story, Petipa adapted the libretto for the ballet from The Tale of The Nutcracker, a revision of Hoffman’s Nutcracker and Mouse King, written by Alexandre Dumas.

The first production of The Nutcracker was a horrible failure. The critical reviews were ambivalent about the libretto, the choreography, the music and the dancers. The libretto for the two-act ballet, which had to be greatly simplified, was criticized for being “unfaithful” to Hoffman’s tale. Hoffman’s Nutcracker and Mouse King also contained a long Flashback Narrative within the main plot entitled The Tale of The Hard Nut, which recounted why the Nutcracker existed. Due to time constraints, The Tale of The Hard Nut had to be excised from the libretto leaving the plot incomplete. Critical disapproval fell on Petipa’s

CA 11014 party 1_3s.pdf

DECEMBER 31, 2014 | 8 PM – 1:30 AMParty includes:

• DancingtothepopularMichaelBensonBand

• AdeliciousarrayofappetizersanddessertsfromCollectionsCaféChefThomasKollasch

• Partyfavorsandacomplimentarysparklingwinetoastatmidnight

• Complimentaryparking(mustbereservedbyFriday,December26)

TICKETS:$200(inclusiveoftaxandgratuity)NEWYEARSATCHIHULY.COM Call206.905.2148formoreinformationNohostbar–Limitedseating

Ringin2015underSeattle’smosticonicfireworksdisplayasChihulyGardenandGlasstransformsintotheultimateNewYear’sEvecelebration.

Rod Mar Photography

PEOPLEINGLASSHOUSESSHOULDTHROWPARTIES.

http://heritagebanknw.com

http://newyearsatchihuly.com


History of The Nutcracker

294

192 girls representing

14

6:1

100%

100%

30

DAY SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

boys & girls in Preschool through Grade Eight

15 countries & 12 states

96 day students & 96 boarders

8th graders are accepted to the high school of their choice

radius of miles our buses travel to pick up & drop off students

average class size

student to faculty ratio

college acceptance rate

ANNIE WRIGHT SCHOOLSCall 253.272.2216 Learn www.aw.org Visit 827 N Tacoma Ave Tacoma, WA 98403

5- & 7- day boarding program

Foundations for Success

Plant the seeds of your future with a UW degree at one of the fastest-growing public universities in the nation*—right here in the South Sound.

n Offering undergraduate, transfer and graduate programs in more than 40 areas of studyn Continuing education and professional developmentn Financial aid for qualified students

tacoma.uw.edu 253.692.4742

[email protected]

GROW WITH UW TACOMA

*Chronicle of Higher Education, Aug.2014

choreography. Firstly for having the children’s roles performed by real children, who were students of the Imperial Ballet School of St. Petersburg, rather than adult dancers; and secondly for the “confusing” choreography of the Battle Scene; and thirdly because the Sugar Plum Fairy did not perform the Grand Pas de Deux until nearly the end of Act II, which had not occurred until sometime around midnight. While critical reception of Tchaikovsky’s score was somewhat improved over that of the ballet, still some critics described it as “astonishingly rich in detailed inspiration,” and “from beginning to end, beautiful, melodious, original, and characteristic,” while others found the Party Scene “ponderous” and the Grand Pas de Deux “insipid.” The ballet dancers fared no better as some critics praised Antonietta Dell’Era, the first Sugar Plum Fairy, for her brilliant pointe work, and others called her “corpulent” and “pudgy.” Olga Preobrajenskaya, the first Columbine Doll, was panned by one critic as “completely insipid” and praised by another as “charming.”

Despite the fact that The Nutcracker was not well received by critics or audiences at its World Premiere in 1892, it is the most performed and popular ballet in the world today.

CONNIE RIGGIO

http://www.aw.org

http://tacoma.uw.edu


In 1955, Miss Jan Collum founded The Jan Collum School of Classical Ballet to impart excellent classical ballet instruction, and The Concert Ballet Group of Tacoma to offer dancers, who achieved a certain level of classical technique, artistry, and professionalism, the opportunity to perform in the specialized atmosphere of a professional theater with a professional orchestra. The Concert Ballet Group of Tacoma began with six dancers that soon blossomed into thirty. In 1965, The Concert Ballet Group of Tacoma was renamed BALLETACOMA and established as a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Corporation. For the next thirty years BALLETACOMA, under the Artistic Direction of Miss Jan Collum, forged a local, regional and national reputation for excellence in classical ballet instruction and performance. By 1983, BALLETACOMA began performing The Nutcracker in the newly renovated Pantages Theater accompanied by Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Edward Sefarian.

For the third time in 1995, BALLETACOMA was re-christened Tacoma City Ballet combining both the School and the Company under a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Corporation. Since 1983, the Ballet School and Company have been housed in The Merlino Art Center located at 6th and Fawcett in downtown Tacoma. The Jan Collum Ballroom, a spacious ballroom with high ceilings, beautiful Palladian windows, decorative plaster moldings gilded in 24 carat gold, with sprung hardwood floors, is one of the historic crown jewels of our city. Here in the beautiful Merlino Art Center, serving as Tacoma City Ballet School and The Jan Collum Ballroom Theatre, dancers study, rehearse and perform the art of classical ballet in spacious old-world elegance.

Tacoma City Ballet, a Resident Arts Organization of the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, presents an annual performance season beginning with The Haunted Theatre in October, The Nutcracker and The Tale of The Hard Nut in December, Mid-Winter Soirée in February, Storybook Ballet Theatre Fairy Tale Tea Party and Traditional Performance in May, and this season a full-length Cinderella with the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra in May as well. In 2014-2015,Tacoma City Ballet celebrates its 59th season proudly preserving and perpetuating a legacy filled with a rich history that has touched thousands of lives and will continue to do so.

Tacoma City Ballet Board of TrusteesDr. Martha McCraveyDr. Nancy KadelTerry PentimontiErin CeragioliDr. Alan Wood

Ex-Officio TrusteeRobert Pentimonti

Tacoma City Ballet Guild Co-PresidentsMike BlairWendy Blair

Administrative DirectorKate Monthy

History of TacomaCity Ballet

Friend $75

• Eligibility to purchase Season Spotlight Subscriptions with savings of up to 25% off

• Free parking passes with every show in your Season Spotlight Subscription

• Waived ticket exchange fees

• Wait list priority for sold-out shows

• Presale access to new shows before the general public. . .in previous seasons, these included sold-out shows like Cyndi Lauper and Pink Martini. There will be some amazing events announced soon that you won’t want to miss!

Applause $150 All above benefits plus:

• Invitation to the Annual Member Appreciation Brunch. Join us for a fully catered meal, unique beverage selections, door prize drawings and live entertainment!

• Recognition in Broadway Center’s program

• 20% off classes and workshops

Premier $360 All above benefits plus:

• NEW—Access to the Broadway Center Member Lounge pre-show and during intermission!

• 2 drink tickets to use at any Broadway Center performance

• 15% off any venue rental

Spotlight $750 All above benefits plus:

• $75 ticket voucher for any ‘Broadway Center presents’ event

• 4 total guest passes to Broadway Center Member Lounge

• 4 total drink tickets to use at any Broadway Center performance

L E A V E A L E G A C Y T H R O U G H P L A N N E D G I V I N GPlanned gifts are increasingly important to the continued sustainability of Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. There are a range of gift planning opportunities that allow you to make a lasting difference at the Broadway Center while meeting your personal, financial, and philanthropic goals.

The Broadway Center encourages you to speak with your attorney or other professional advisors before deciding on a course of action. Our staff would be pleased to provide you and your advisors with additional information on leaving your legacy.

For more information, please contact Becky Johnson, Development Director at 253.591.5891 or [email protected].

Y O U R M E M B E R S H I PYour Membership makes it

possible for us to bring great

performances to the South

Sound community, preserve

historic theaters, and to deliver

one of the largest Arts Education

Programs in Washington State to

51,000 students and educators.

Plus, it gives you exclusive

access to special member perks

and events throughout the year!

Exclusive experiences and other special benefits are available for Broadway Center Members who give $1,200+.

Visit BroadwayCenter.org to see more benefits

Photo by Jesse Michener

P A T R O N I N F O R M A T I O NFor safety and consideration of all our patrons and performers, please observe the following guidelines

when attending a performance at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts:

THEATER ETIQUETTE• Performances start promptly at their scheduled time. Please allow plenty of

time to park and find your seat.

• Late seating is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the House Manager.

• If you must leave your seat during the performance, you will not be re-seated until an appropriate break in the performance.

To receive emergency messages, you may leave your name and seat number with the House Manager. PLEASE remember to silence all cell phone, tablet and electronic devices before entering the theater. Please have hearing aides tuned to no higher than 75% of the maximum volume.

ACCESSIBLE SEATINGAll theaters are ADA compliant. Please request accessible seating at the time of purchase. Assisted Listening Devices are available at all theaters.

ASSISTED LISTENINGHeadsets are available for our patrons at no cost. A headset will allow you to tune out little noises so you may listen to the performance without distraction. Please notify a volunteer usher and one will be provided for you.

ATTIREA Broadway Center event is always an opportunity to dress up, but there is never a dress code. Attire usually varies from nice casual clothing to formal wear. Many people are allergic to perfumes. Out of consideration for your fellow audience members, please use perfume or cologne in moderation before entering the theater.

BACKSTAGENo one is allowed backstage prior to, during, or after any performance without proper authorization and identification.

CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICESTaking photographs or making a recording of any kind during a performance is not allowed and copyright restriction should be considered. However, we do encourage you to take photos in the lobby or before the show to share on Facebook or Twitter.

CHILDRENShould your child become restless during a performance, you may be asked to wait in the lobby. Children under 5 may not be admitted to some performances; however our family shows are structured for a younger audience and are enjoyable for the entire family.

A ticket is required for everyone regardless of age. When available, discounts are available for younger audience members. Please contact the Box Office at 253.591.5894 with any concerns.

CONCESSIONSWine, champagne, soft drinks, coffee, tea and assorted desserts may be available prior to the performance or during intermission. Refreshments are permitted in the theater lobby, but are prohibited in the theater auditorium at all times, unless otherwise noted.

FIRE EXITSPantages Theater – Exits are located east and west of the auditorium on both orchestra and balcony levels.

Rialto Theater – Exits are located on both orchestra and balcony levels.

Theatre on the Square – Exits are located at the front entrance for the lower/main level and on the north side of the building on the upper level.

NO SMOKINGSmoking is allowed outdoors only at least 25-feet from the theater entrances and where receptacles are provided.

PARKINGThere are various parking options in Tacoma’s Theater District:

Blue pre-paid parking passes are valid at Park Plaza North, Rialto and Subway Parking Lots only. Blue parking passes are valid from the time you enter the garage until one hour after the show is over. If you choose to park longer than this allowance, the parking attendant will add a ticket to your windshield that will restart your post-show parking meter for additional time used (to redeem, place the parking validation in the machine with payment). Please note: the Rialto garage is always locked at midnight, please move your car if you plan to enjoy additional downtown entertainment after the show.

For all Pantages and Theatre on the Square events, attended parking is available at Park Plaza North Garage (located between 9th and 11th on Commerce), which connects to the theaters through the sky bridge on the fifth level. There is a $5 parking fee. The attendant is on duty for 30 minutes prior and for one hour after the show’s conclusion. For more information, contact Park Plaza North Garage directly at 253.572.4908.

Limited parking is also available directly across from the Pantages and Theatre on the Square at the Subway Lot, 916 Broadway. There is an $8 parking fee and no attendant on duty at this lot. Simply place your cash in the machine or your blue pre-paid parking ticket in the box and write the stall number on the ticket.

Street parking is usually available throughout the Theater District. Electronic meters collect a fee for street parking from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Saturday is $2 for all day parking. There is a two hour time limit at metered spaces. If you plan to park for more than two hours during metered period, please consider an off-street garage. Visit TacomaParking.com for more information.

RESTROOMSPantages Theater – Located on the lower lobby and balcony levels, women on 2nd floor and men on 3rd floor. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the balcony level and accessible by elevator.

Rialto Theater – Located on the main floor and balcony level. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor.

Theatre on the Square – Located in the lobby near the front entrance.

TICKET INFORMATIONBox Office Hours

Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday Noon – 4:00 p.m. Additionally, the Box Office is open two hours prior to all Broadway Center ticketed events. Please inquire within regarding holiday hours.

For more information about tickets or events at the Broadway Center, please contact the Box Office at 253.591.5894 or visit our website at www.BroadwayCenter.org.

G A T H E R , P E R F O R M & E N T E R T A I NBroadway Center Venue Rentals

Contact Rental Services at 253.591.5891 or at [email protected]


Pantages Theater Built in 1918 by Alexander Pantages, this restored vaudeville house was designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca and modeled after the theatre at The Palace of Versailles.

• 1,169 Seats: 709 Orchestra with 12 removable for wheelchair accessibility, 444 Balcony, 16 Box Seats, comprised of eight on each side.

• State-of-the-art Meyer M’elodie Sound System® and professional lighting system

• Full fly loft with 1,000 lb capacity per line set

• Private dressing rooms on stage level and group dressing rooms below

• Performers amenities include showers, restrooms and laundry facilities

• Steinway 9’ Centennial grand piano and Charles Walter upright piano available for rental

• Spacious lobby and attractive concession area

Rehearsal StudiosLocated in the Jones Building between the Pantages Theater and Theatre on the Square, this multi-purpose space can be used for small performances, training, receptions and meetings with a room capacity 200 standing, 150 lecture, 110 seated.

Pantages Grand LobbyThe Pantages Theater Lobby was recently expanded and beautifully renovated as part of a $5.1 million restoration campaign. Accommodating 744 standing, 200 seated or 150 banquet, this elegant space is excellent for small gatherings, meetings, receptions and weddings!

Rialto TheaterThis Beaux-Arts style theater built in 1918 and fashioned after European concert halls, was restored in the 1990s and has held a historic place in the heart of Downtown Tacoma. • 742 Seats: 598 Orchestra,

144 Balcony

• Option to remove rows to accommodate a small orchestra

• Four private dressing rooms available

• Intimate lobby and concessions area

• Green Room and Rotunda as Breakout Rooms

Theatre on the Square & Theatre on the Square LobbyWith a commanding view of Theatre Square Park and Broadway, this contemporary theater or lobby is perfect for more intimate events, meetings, training and performances. • Theater: 302 Seats. Lobby:

150-200 depending upon event.

• Full lighting and sound capabilities

• Additional Rehearsal Studio available

Phot

o by

Chi

p Va

n G

ilder

b r o a d w a y c e n t e r v o l u n t e e r s

The Broadway Center relies on the support of volunteers to serve the South Sound and share the arts with all of our audiences. In recognition of this, the Broadway Center Staff and Board, as well as the Tacoma community, are eternally grateful to the following volunteers who have given their time so selflessly for over a decade:

10 YearsNancy Adrian

Myron AndersonSandie Carter

Elizabeth GilhamWayne Gilham

Maureen HenessyMargaret Kent

Francine MarshKarin Mattson

Pat NicholsSuzanne Payne

Jose RicoToni Savol

Therese Wooding

20 YearsGloria Aylen

Marlene BuffingtonDolores ButlerKaren Drum

Rosalie GeorgeLora Stonefeld

Phyllis Mansfield

Tacoma ArmoryA 20,000 foot open space perfect

for conventions, festival and general admission events. Contact the

Rentals department for capacity and additional information.


Photo by Chip Van Gilder

DOWNTOWN TACOMA 940 BROADWAY / 253-272-3377

A Tacoma Original.

Y es, we gave in.

You can now like us on Facebook and follow us on Pinterest.

There you can see more knock-your-socks-off jewelry like

this 18 karat yellow gold pendant set with one glorious

spessartite garnet and accented with diamonds.

We got lonely outside the social media party.

May we come in now?

The Sound of Pigs Flying

ad proofs.indd 1 8/1/14 11:51 AM

https://www.leroyjewelers.com

Documents

The Nutcracker; Encore Arts Seattle; Tacoma City Ballet