BCTV: Berks Ballet Theatre Presents “Forgotten Fairy Tales”
This year, Berks Ballet Theatre is presenting two new fairy tales to enchant and transport audiences through dance. “Red Rose & Snow White” and “A Ballerina’s Tale”, both choreographed by Resident Choreographer Nathan Bland, are sure to enchant and delight audiences with original choreography, and new costumes with music by Handel and Riisager. The afternoon begins with a pre-performance party
Berks Weekly Review: Berks Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ charms for another year
The first thing one notices about the Berks Ballet Theatre’s 45th annual production of “The Nutcracker” is the lighting. The gorgeous, gorgeous lighting. Like a painting by Rembrandt, the golden light illuminates the delicate limbs of the ballerinas as they sway in the hail of artificial snow. Their shadows dance with them. The warm, dreamy glow, combined with the contours
The Reading Eagle: Berks Ballet Theatre Stages ‘The Nutcracker’ with Live Orchestra
Accompaniment by Reading Pops Orchestra, conducted by Willis Rapp Berks Ballet Theatre stages its 45th production of “The Nutcracker,” performing Dec. 18 at 1 and 6 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, West Reading. The production will feature live accompaniment by the Reading Pops Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Willis Rapp. BBT Artistic
WFMZ: Berks Ballet returns with live ‘Nutcracker’
The stage of the Scottish Rite Cathedral in West Reading will once again be filled with waltzing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, and battling toy soldiers as Berks Ballet Theatre welcomes in-person audiences back to “The Nutcracker.” Following a virtual performance in 2020, Berks Ballet will return to live performances this weekend, accompanied by the Reading Pops Orchestra, under the direction
Berks Ballet Theatre Opens West Reading’s 93rd annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Berks Ballet Theatre company members recently opened West Reading’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony to usher in the holiday season! The event was organized by the West Reading Recreation Commission and hosted by the mayor of West Reading, Andrew Kearney. Watch the full ceremony below or click here to learn more and view photos of the event on Berks Weekly.
Berks County Living Feature: A Holiday Classic Returns to the Stage!
Following a virtual performance of The Nutcracker in 2020, the Berks Ballet Theatre (BBT) holiday classic is making a live and in-person return to the stage. With the accompaniment of the Reading Pops Orchestra, audiences have three chances to see the show on December 18 (at 1 and 6pm) and December 19 (at 2pm). BBT’s Artistic Director, Kelly Barber, and Ballet Master
BCTV Feature: Berks Ballet Theatre Company Dancers Perform On-Air!
Berks Ballet Theater director Kelly Barber and several company dancers stopped by Berks County TV to perform excerpts from The Nutcracker and participate in an interview with BCTV Host, Mamie Covell. Watch the episode below or click here to learn more.
Oley Valley senior Gretchen Kimmel wins Berks Outstanding Young Woman
Seniors from 15 high schools vied for scholarships at the Berks County Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Program held at Kutztown Area Middle School Sept. 25. Gretchen Kimmel, 18, Oley Valley, was named 2021-22 Berks County Outstanding Young Woman and Overall Winner, receiving a $3,000 scholarship as well as $150 for achievement in performing arts. “I was really surprised when I
