December 19, 2011

West Coast Ballet presents

A Gem of a Nutcracker

West Coast Ballet, under the artistic direction of Ellen Schipper, proudly presents its 21st annual production of Tchaikovsky's classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker.

West Coast Ballet will be joined by select West Coast Ballet alumni, including Mia Monteabaro, as well as the dedicated students of the Ellen Schipper Classical Ballet Studio. Local character actors will fill out the cast along with a guest performance by Darion Smith of Janusphere Dance Company, New York, NY.

The intimate setting of the Center Stage Theatre provides the perfect opportunity to fully appreciate the lavish costumes and special effects for which West Coast Ballet is known, truly making this production a "Gem" of a Nutcracker.

TIMES: Monday, December 19, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME)

TICKETS: $26 general, $21 students and seniors, $16 children 12 and under

All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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This project is funded in part by the Organizational Development Grant Program using funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission.