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Press: “Change is good for Berks Ballet Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker'”

READING — Berks Ballet Theatre’s annual “Nutcracker,” with the Reading Pops Orchestra, will boast new staging and choreography by artistic director Kelly Barber and resident choreographer/ballet master Nathan Bland, and many new and refurbished costumes by Natalie Kimmel and Michelle Obst. The ballet, a beloved holiday tradition presented by BBT since 1976, will be performed Saturday, Dec. 14, at 1

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This Year’s “The Nutcracker” is Dedicated to former Associate Director, Robert Sheridan

This year’s performances of “The Nutcracker” are dedicated to former Berks Ballet Theatre (BBT) Associate Director, Robert Sheridan who passed away August 17, 2019. Bob was an integral part in helping founding Artistic Director, Carol Ennis build the performing company. He joined her in 1977 to help mount BBT’s second production of “The Nutcracker.” Bob worked alongside Carol for 13

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Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party Gives Children Preview of ‘The Nutcracker”

Sugar plums and sweet treats filled the 4th floor of the GoggleWorks Sunday afternoon for the 3rd annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party. The festive tradition is hosted by Berks Ballet Theatre as preview for the the annual holiday performance of The Nutcracker. Taking inspiration from the Nutcracker’s “land of the sweets”, the afternoon featured an assortment of desserts, crafts,

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Live. Love. DDF: Delaware Dance Festival 2019

LIVE. LOVE. DDF was the motto for the 2019 Delaware Dance Festival. Kelly Millar, Artistic Director of DDF, told the dancers on stage that they have to LOVE what they do. We couldn’t agree more and it’s why we do what we do–we LOVE dance and being able to share it with our dancers, audiences and communities.  Highlights of this

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Find out What’s New in this Year’s Production of “The Nutcracker”

The annual holiday tradition presented by Berks Ballet Theatre, The Nutcracker, takes the stage this weekend at West Reading’s Scottish Rite Cathedral. Reading Magazine spoke with Berks Ballet Theatre’s Ballet Master & Choreographer, Nathan Bland, and Artistic Director, Kelly Barber to learn more about the this years performance. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets. 

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