MBC reimagines annual Nutcracker performances
This year, Montana Ballet Company presents Nutcracker REIMAGINED 2020 as a complimentary virtual event for the community. MBC has teamed up with Wimberg Productions to create an innovative one-hour Nutcracker using the medium of film, hoping to share this cherished holiday ballet with everyone from traditional patrons to audiences across the country.
This virtual event will include “best of” performance film, new reimagined footage, special interviews and more:
– Archived film from Acts 1 and 2 with highlights from the party and battle scenes. The famous Snow pas de deux featuring special guests from Atlanta’s Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre, Rachel Van Buskirk and Christian Clark.
– Select Act 2 divertissement and the Sugar Plum pas de deux performed by acclaimed New York City Ballet dancers, Indiana Woodward and Sebastian Villarini.
– Reimagined select Nutcracker choreography from Acts 1 and 2 will debut during this one-hour event. Filmed by Wimberg Productions and arranged by MBC Artistic and Executive Director, Elizabeth DeFanti, Ballet Mistress, Melinda Delgado and Educational Engagement Coordinator, Karen Smith.
– There will also be special interviews with Ms. Woodward (Sugar Plum Fairy, 2019), Ms. Van Buskirk (Snow Queen, 2018), Mr. Clark (Snow King, 2018), and Maestro Lee Mills. Long-time cast member, acclaimed writer, and actor Soren Kisiel (Drosselmeyer) will join in the fun.
– Audiences will also enjoy a few surprises to delight the whole family.
Nutcracker REIMAGINED 2020, will air on Saturday, December 5th at 6pm. Please register in advance and consider adding a donation at www.montanaballet.org. •
