Nov 25, 2014 maine state ballets 2000 production of the nutcracker. Merrill auditorium, portland with nearly 300 talented dancers in gorgeous costumes, a lush setdesign that inspires wonder and awe, and music that celebrates the season, the maine state ballets nutcracker is maines grandest ballet presentation and a beloved holiday tradition. I say this because its difficult to see the stage from many places there. This amazing ballet company is located in the city of portland within the us state of oregon and is nationally as well as internationally renowned as an excellent ballet company. Maine state ballet presents its perennial holiday favorite nutcracker at portlands merrill auditorium. This year, as always, maine state ballets nutcracker is a feast for the senses, a treat for everyone from children with sugarplum dreams to experienced fans of theater and dance.
The nationally acclaimed company estimates that over 150,000 people have joined the audience throughout over 200 performances, a record for the portland area. The maine state ballet, the portland ballet, and bangors. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p duration. This annual production has become a maine holiday tradition and family favorite.
High art and a lot of fun are coming to the keller auditorium this december, and lucky for you, great tickets are available for every nutcracker portland. Portland ballets victorian nutcracker, peopled with characters. Judith kimball serves as emcee for backstage at the nutcracker. Oregon ballet theatre opens its season as the first u. Maine state ballet production of the nutcracker is magical. Tchaikovskys familiar score and artistic director nell shipmans. Portland, maine with nearly 300 talented dancers in gorgeous costumes, a lush setdesign that inspires wonder and awe. Usm student leading maine state ballets the little mermaid. Dec 21, 2019 a holiday tradition for all ages, the bsos annual production of the nutcracker with the robinson ballet is beloved by audiences throughout maine. The nutcracker portland, or 2020 holiday season onsale now. These original works of art are exciting and new takes on ballet. Staff oregon ballet theatre school portland, oregon.
About alison roper alison roper was born in portland, maine, and began her ballet training at age five with local teachers. This production is an opportunity for emerging choreographers to showcase their talents, while giving portland audiences the opportunity to see more contemporary works. The victorian nutcracker will return just in time for christmas. Get tickets for maine state ballet the nutcracker at merrill auditorium.
Students herald the holidays with maine state ballet saint. Costumes are stunning, set is magical and the choreography lovely. This annual production by portland ballet has become a maine holiday tradition and family favorite, telling a classic tale set in victorianera portland. Tchaikovsky and petipas the nutcracker, with choreography by the legendary george balanchine. Join us for a magical afternoon as clara, the sugar plum fairy, and the nutcracker grace the stage of the collins center for the arts as the bangor symphony orchestra brings tchaikovskys score. The long beach ballet performs excerpts from the nutcracker. Her first role on stage was as a reindeer in the nutcracker. This perennial favorite of portlands holiday season, a family holiday tradition. Maines professional ballet company and home to the leading classical training in the state. This year marks the 100th birthday of the classic holiday ballet. Previously performed in 20 and 2014 in front of soldout crowds, artistic director and. Opus jazz, which aired on pbs and stars new york city ballet dancers. Merrill auditorium, portland with nearly 300 talented dancers in gorgeous costumes, a lush setdesign that inspires wonder and awe, and music that celebrates the season, the maine state ballet s nutcracker is maine s grandest ballet presentation and a beloved holiday tradition.
Before bringing her talents to maine, artistic director linda macarthur miele danced in at least 500 nutcracker performances. The company of almost 40 dancers is the only internationally touring ballet group to perform to critical acclaim in over 75 north american cities annually. The maine state ballet, the portland ballet, and bangors robinson ballet will all be performing the nutcracker during december. Jack the ripper portland ballet, visit portland maine. Nov 08, 2012 tickets available at three performances in portland at merrill auditorium december 8th 2.
Maine state ballets the nutcracker portland downtown. At the time i joined maine state ballet, i was dancing on a wellknown competitive dance team and also cheerleading. Before bringing her talents to maine, artistic director linda macarthur miele danced in at least 500 nutcracker performances with. Maine state ballet presents the nutcracker at merrill auditorium nov. Nov 27, 20 wednesday, november 27, 20 victoria mansion welcomes portland ballet for night of the nutcracker portland, maine as part of its annual christmas festivities, victoria mansion, a national historic landmark in portland, is hosting night of the nutcracker with portland ballet on sunday, december 8. Nell shipman danced with portland ballet company from 20042009, she is now the resident choreographer and associate artistic director for portland ballet. Shota onodera performs the role of nutcracker prince in moscow ballets great. Portland ballet presents jack the ripper official tourism site for the greater portland region of maine. Her appearance in the little mermaid is a return for druchniak, who first had the role in 20. Celebrate the season with a maine holiday tradition. Our comprehensive curriculum begins with creative ballet classes ages 36 and progresses through seven levels of curriculum ballet ages 619. Church ellie sato as olivia and john saccone as the godfather in portland ballets the victorian nutcracker in 20. Audition for portland ballet companys the victorian nutcracker.
Judith kimball, phd, otrl, professor in the department of occupational therapy, was the master of ceremonies at two performances of maine state ballets backstage at the nutcracker at the merrill auditorium in portland on december 3, 20. The origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas. Portland ballet company is holding auditions for the 20 production of the victorian nutcracker on saturday, september 7th. Familyfavorite at the merrill auditorium mixes tradition with a few new variations. Maine state ballets the nutcracker maine arts commission. Maine state ballets goal is to educate, entertain and enrich the community through versatile and varied dance programs. Today, she relishes being a role model for the little ones just entering the ballet. Tickets available at three performances in portland at merrill auditorium december 8th 2.
Mary stride as the sugarplum fairy, frederic bernier, her cavalier. Dec 05, 20 in the 70s, we would be lucky to have a nutcracker prince, said linda miele, artistic director for maine state ballet, who has staged the christmas classic in portland for 37 years. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in maine. She joined portland ballet in 20 and has performed many roles, including arabian coffee, victorian doll, and snow crystal in the victorian nutcracker, the narrator in tell tale heart in shipmans three tales by poe, the title role of alice in roberto forleos alice with the portland symphony orchestra, push me pull you. At the maine state ballet school for the performing arts in falmouth, boys are. Maine state ballet production of the nutcracker is. Portland ballet 2020 all you need to know before you go. Portland ballet company returns with the victorian nutcracker. Keller auditorium, 222 sw clay street, portland, or 97201. Maine state ballets the nutcraker portland downtown.
Portland ballet returns with the victorian nutcracker the victorian nutcracker will return to merrill auditorium and to westbrook performing arts center, just in time for christmas. Oregon ballet theatre the nutcracker is a special performance of the nutcracker by the oregon ballet theatre. Tchaikovskys familiar score and artistic director nell shipmans beautiful choreography make for an experience your whole family will remember for years to come. See moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker and create memories for a lifetime. Artistic director john magnus has created his own version of the holi.
Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Porttix is the only authorized ticket agent for maine state ballet s nutcracker in portland maine. Auditions will be held at tpbs studio, 6250 sw capitol highway. In the 70s, we would be lucky to have a nutcracker prince, said linda miele, artistic director for maine state ballet, who has staged the christmas classic in portland for 37 years. Portland ballet studio theater performance art theatre.
Merrill is a nice place, but probably better suited for the symphony and other concerts. I went to see maine state ballets the nutcracker at merrill auditorium that year and noticed the face of one of my friends from the competitive dance team. Wonderful to see portland produce a world class show. Sep 02, 2014 portland ballet partnered with a group of illustration students from the maine college of arts meca under the direction of professor mary anne lloyd. Read her interview below to learn a bit more about what brought her to portland ballet and her inspirations for choreography. Natasha was featured in the mtv series made and in the feature film ny export. View all hotels near portland ballet on tripadvisor. Maine state ballet presents its perennial holiday favorite, the nutcracker at portlands merrill auditorium. Once again, maine state ballet is serving up a delectable. The portland ballet provides formal training for dancers of any skill level. Think and wonder, wonder and think a tribute to dr.
Portland maine state ballet will present the nutcracker with a cast of nearly 300 dancers and live music by maine state ballet orchestra nov. Many of natashas students are professionally employed by major dance companies including new york city ballet, american ballet theatre, royal danish ballet, joffrey ballet, and alvin ailey. The portland ballet studio theater is a 74 seat performance venue for dance, theater, music, and more in portland, maine. Mar 07, 20 the portland ballet did a wonderful job performing the victorian nutcracker. These talented artists each created a poster for portland ballet. Family friendly atmosphere where students can learn ballet, tap and jazz. Maine state ballets the nutcracker news portland news. Maine state ballet presents eight performances of its critically acclaimed classic holiday ballet, the nutcracker, over two weekends november 24th through december 3rd. This perennial favorite of portland s holiday season, a family holiday tradition, is northern new englands largest and most spectacular nutcracker. The nutcracker by maine state ballet in portland events. He was named artistic director of oregon ballet theatre in july 20. Oregon ballet theatre is committed to sharing our passion for the expressive power of ballet, inspiring an enduring appreciation of dance, and connecting in meaningful ways to our community through excellence in performance, training and educational programs. City ballet member linda macarthur miele, maine state ballets the nutcracker. He was appointed artistic director of oregon ballet theatre in june 20.
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