New Artistic Vision Set for Berks Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” Happening Dec 21-22
Audiences will have three chances to see this magical holiday tradition at Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium. Berks Ballet Theater (BBT) will bring the magic of the holiday season to life with its annual production of “The Nutcracker” happening December 21 and 22. This year’s production ups the ante by incorporating fresh elements under the direction of the company’s new artistic director,
Watch Artistic Director, Company Members on BCTV
Berks Ballet Theatre’s artistic director, Nathan Bland and two company dancers, Collette Jordan and Kaitlyn Staskel, sit down with BCTV host, Jessica Warchal-King to discuss the excitement of this year’s production of The Nutcracker. This video interview originally aired October 17, 2024.
WFMZ 69 News: Performers in Berks prepare for production of ‘The Nutcracker’
For 47 seasons, the Berks Ballet Theater has presented “The Nutcracker.” “The Nutcracker is our big winter holiday performance,” said Nathan Bland, owner of Berks Ballet Theater Conservatory of Dance. And this year is the first time it’s been held at Kutztown University. “Seeing the dancers be able to let go and enjoy the performance is just a magical
Berks Weekly: Berks Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ to take the stage
Berks Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ to take the stage December 17 and 18 Renowned ballet dancer, Aaron Smyth—known for his role in Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”—to dance the role of Cavalier and Alexandra Pullen—formerly with American Ballet Theatre—will dance the role of Sugar Plum Fairy. Performances of The Nutcracker officially kick off this weekend at the Schaeffer
BCTV Interview With Artistic Director, Student Dancers
BCTV host, Lucille DiGiamberardino, discusses the Berks Ballet Theater’s 2022 production of The Nutcracker with BBT Artistic Director Kelly Barber, student Colette Jordan (Clara in the 2022 production), and student and former Nutcracker dancer Christina Kopecky, on Berks Arts. Originally published here on Bctv.org.
Reading Eagle: Berks Ballet Theatre Adds Fourth Show for ‘The Nutcracker’ on Stage in Kutztown
This year’s production presented at new location at Schaeffer Auditorium Berks Ballet Theatre has added a fourth show, giving audiences another chance to see the nostalgic classical ballet “The Nutcracker” on stage with a live orchestra at Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium on Dec. 17 and 18. The ballet company will perform the holiday classic in a new location in Kutztown
Reading Eagle Spotlight: Berks Ballet Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker’ set for Dec. 17-18 at Kutztown University
Berks Ballet Theatre will present “The Nutcracker” Dec. 17-18 in Schaeffer Auditorium at Kutztown University. Tickets are on sale for Berks Ballet Theatre’s Dec. 17-18 performances of “The Nutcracker,” kicking off its 47th season. The ballet company traditionally performs three shows; however, this year, the annual holiday classic will be performed four times in a new location, Schaeffer Auditorium at
