Festival Ballet ‘Nutcracker’ set for weekend
The Facts
December 3, 2008
Experience the holiday season when
you see Festival Ballet’s production of “The
Nutcracker.”
Festival Ballet unwraps its glittering holiday treat at
Brazoswood High School, with a 7 p.m. evening
performance Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday.
“The Nutcracker” is a fairy-tale story that never fails
to enchant — from the Christmas tree that grows,
spinning snowflakes and waltzing flowers, to the toy
soldiers battling the Mouse King, and of course, the
Nutcracker Prince, the Sugarplum Fairy and her dashing
Cavalier.
“The Nutcracker” fills the season with excitement, as it
transforms the theater into a winter wonderland.
“It’s a wonderful story that never grows old,” Artistic
Director Deborah Rayburn said, “a beloved holiday
tradition that touches the hearts of young and old
alike.”
This “Nutcracker” production is very special, as it will
include some of the most promising young dancers from
the Greater Houston and Brazoria County area, with many
dancers from the Academy of Ballet and Dance Arts in
Lake Jackson.
As always, Festival Ballet performances also feature
professional guest artists.
Festival Ballet is a performing semi-professional ballet
company with locations in Houston, The Woodlands and
Lake Jackson.
As an independent non-profit 501(c)3 arts organization,
its mission is to enlighten and entertain audiences with
classical and contemporary presentations, provide
performance experience for advanced level ballet
students and encourage and promote the art of dance in
our community.
Brazoswood High School is at 302 W. Brazoswood Drive.
Tickets can be purchased by phone at (832) 830-5987, or
online at www.festivalballethouston.org.