Sunday, December 11, 2011

Dance Prism performs
The Nutcracker Ballet

1:00 pm and 5:00 pm

Dance Prism, founded in 1982 by Scott Ranagan and Mary Demaso, is a classically focused ensemble that includes in its standard repertoire such narrative ballets as The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, and Cinderella, and original neoclassical works. In the past several years, Dance Prism has premiered The Magic of Merlin, a ballet derived from the legends of King Arthur and his mentor, the fabulous wizard Merlin; the traditional comic ballet Coppˇlia; Scott Ranagan's Snow White; and mixed repertory programs that have included Hansel and Gretel, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and the Russian tale of The Firebird. The 2009 season saw the return of A Tea Party with Alice in Wonderland, a 1987 work that has become a staple of the repertoire. In the spring of 2010 the company presented The Frog Prince, an adaptation of the story by the Brothers Grimm, and an original setting of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The past season began with the iconic romantic ballet Giselle and ended with the wistful nostalgia and joyful adventures of Peter Pan.

The primary purpose of the company is to bring the spectrum of ballet into the communities of New England. Its touring schedule regularly includes appearances in such venues as Worcester's Mechanics Hall, the Collins Center in Andover, and the Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College in Fall River. The company also provides performances, lecture demonstrations, and workshops for a number of private and public schools and retirement communities throughout the region.

Dance Prism is composed of approximately 25 professional dancers and apprentices, supplemented for larger productions such as The Nutcracker by serious ballet students who audition annually for the company. Dance Prism's casts include dancers based throughout the northeast region and eastern seaboard.

TICKETS:
$22 / $16

Groups of 10 or more and Girl Scout Troops: call the Box Office for discounted ticket prices: 508-752-0888

Tickets purchased after Friday, November 25, 2011 will be held at will call.
Last day to order tickets online: Friday, December 9, 2011.

Orders are fulfilled on a best available basis. Balcony Seats do not have elevator access. If you have specific seating requirements, contact the Mechanics Hall Box Office Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 508-752-0888 or 508-752-5608.

* All ticket prices include appropriate service fees, usually equal to $2.50 per ticket for preservation and processing, although sometimes fees are more or less than $2.50.