State Theatre Center for the Arts continuing the tradition of ‘The Nutcracker’
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A local production of the holiday favorite 无毛视频淭he Nutcracker无毛视频� will grace the stage at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown next weekend.
The show has become a Christmastime tradition for both the State无毛视频檚 patrons and the show无毛视频檚 actors, bringing in local dance school students to perform the timeless ballet. The theatre started the local production in 2015, and with the exception of 2020, it has been performed at the Main Street venue every year.
When the ballet returned last year, it was met with exceptional enthusiasm.
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Donna Marovic, the choreographer for the show, said the dancers were eager to return to the show in 2021, even though they didn无毛视频檛 get to do the typical morning show for the local schools last year.
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Marovic said they added a new backdrop to the second act of the show last year, and this year, they无毛视频檙e adding a new backdrop to the first act.
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Marovic said there are 140 performers in the show and the crew has approximately 10 to 12 people.
There will be four shows of 无毛视频淭he Nutcracker,无毛视频� with showtimes being 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11.
Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online at statetheatre.info