Nov 24 - 25 2018
The Sea Captain's Nutcracker

The Sea Captain's Nutcracker

Presented by Turning Pointe Dance Studio at Cape Cod Community College/ Tilden Arts

You need not go to Boston or New York City to see a high quality Nutcracker! Directed by Laura Sciortino,  Artistic Director of Falmouth’s Turning Pointe Dance Studio, this lovely production is an excellent way to kick off your holiday season and is perfect for all ages.  The Sea Captain’s Nutcracker, set to the original Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker score, opens in a Chatham Sea Captain’s home in the mid-1800’s.  Local authors Donna Smith & Anne LeClaire’s script transports the audience on an enchanting journey through local history and folklore, invoking elements of the natural environs of Cape Cod. The heroic battle scene takes place aboard a sailing ship as it is attacked by mooncussers off the coast of Eastham; a swift and violent storm off Monomoy Point then threatens the voyage.  The salty old Sea Captain, who replaces the traditional Drosselmeyer character, returns home to Chatham bearing exotic gifts from his voyages for Clara.  Audiences will be charmed by the Waltz of the Sea Grassand will be thrilled by the Dance of the Icy Winds.

 

The Sea Captain’s Nutcracker, not only includes 125 local dance students and actors but features professional guest dancers from Omaha and Chicago. Kristen Evans and Alex Luntz from the Festival Ballet Providence star as the Beach Castle Princess and her Cavalier. The enchanting choreography is a collaboration by professional and world renowned dancers including Laura Sciortino, Catherine Batcheller and Joseph Cipolla. This year’s production features exciting additional choreography by Yves de Bouteiller, recently relocated from Paris and now on faculty at Turning Pointe Dance Studio. Mr.de Bouteiller along with Falmouth local, Brett Baird, play the role of the salty old Sea Captain.    Photo: Dance Photography by Meredith

Admission Info

Reserved Seating Only

To purchase tickets visit www.turningpointedancestudio.org or call 508 444-0278.

Adults: $26

Children Ages 2 - 10: $16

Seniors Ages 65+: $16

Group of 10 or more: $16 each person (reservations for groups via phone only)

Phone: 508 444-0278

Dates & Times

2018/11/24 - 2018/11/25

Location Info

Cape Cod Community College/ Tilden Arts

2240 Iyannough Road (Route 132), West Barnstable, MA 02668