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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. 

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Community Company Performance Press

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

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Company Performance

BBT’s ‘Nutcracker’ set for Dec. 18-19

Berks Ballet Theatre has announced that tickets are on sale for its production of “The Nutcracker,” being staged 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 Director Kelly

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Company Performance

“The Nutcracker” To Make a Return to the Stage with Three Live Performances December 18 and 19

Following a virtual performance in 2020, this season, the dancers of Berks Ballet Theatre will reprise the holiday classic now in its 45th year with the accompaniment of the Reading Pops Orchestra.  Berks Ballet Theatre (BBT) announced the sale of tickets to the upcoming performances of The Nutcracker. A three-show run of the annual holiday classic will take place live

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Competition Conservatory Press

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

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Company Performance

Blue Songs: By Jonathan Phelps

Join us May 22 – June 5th for “Breathing Space“. The Company is reviving the late choreographer Jonathan Phelps’s piece, Blue Songs, set to four songs by Aretha Franklin. The power and emotion in the piece will surely move our audience. Jonathan Phelps was most widely known for his performances with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre (1992-1998), while he was

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