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E.T.A. Hoffmann P.I. Tchaikovsky s 1892 ballet £^S AV 1 Salt Creek Balle! Sergey Kozadayev and Zhanna Dubrovskaya -Artistic Directors 'utcracker Salt Creek Ballet Presents The Nutcracker featuring NOVEMBER 26 -DECEMBER 31 Join us for our month-long celebration including horse-drawn wagon rides, Gillian Murphy and Sascha Radetsky Santa's Workshop and more! American Ballet Theatre Hinsdale Central Auditorium 0e oJ°Wcstmont Hinsdale Saturday, November 27, 2004 sends foest wishes Jor a nc\ 1:00 & 5:00 PM Sunday, November 28, 2004 -year of... 1:00 PM Gillian Murphy and Maxim Belotserkovsky American Ballet Theatre Paramount Theatre Aurora Saturday, December 4, 2004 1:00 & 5:00 PM ... C[)ance, Gillian Murphy and Gennadi Saveliev American Ballet Theatre Center for the Performing Arts Governors State University, University Park Saturday, December 11, 2004 Promote Westinonl Commission 1:00 & 5:00 PM One South Cass Avenue, Westmont, Illinois 60559 www.wpd4fun.org • (630) 963-5252 Holly Days is funded, in part, by Village of Westmont Hotel/Motel Tax Grant Funds. The Nutcracker is sponsored in part by The Daily Herald and Harris Bank Hinsdale. Salt Creek Ballet Salt Greek Ballet BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2004-2005 from the Artistic Directors William E. Parry, President Karen Pezzati,Vice President Saundra Lein, Secretary Joel Wilcoxen, Treasurer Hazel Barr Michele Bokos Kay Vee Rhoads Patricia Sigurdson Bari Baskin Joan Emery Christine Schultz Tolly Tate Natalie Billingsley O.J. Mavon Gary Sigurdson HONORARY MEMBERS The Honorable Judy Biggert George L. Faulstich, Jr. Lisa Gengler Alice Mansell Ned Ochiltree, Jr. Carolyn S. Stillman vt fop or tin a efforts to enrich the fives of a(f heohfe. Holiday Jeason 2004 Accounting & Consulting Planned Giving Strategic Planning Dear Friends, Marketing Services On-line Charitable Giving Salt Creek Ballet welcomes you to our 19th anniversary performance of The Nutcracker. Human Resources Web site Design & Development What has created the magical hold of The Nutcracker more than 100 years after its pre- ("Bobby Approved" for people with disabilities) miere? Tchaikovsky's brilliant score is the main reason. Who could not be For further information, contact Gary Flori at: enchanted by the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy with the heavenly sound of the 630-566-8400 • 630-566-8401 [FAX] • [email protected] celeste, an instrument discovered and presented for the very first time by Tchaikovsky. Who is not excited by the rousing"Russian Dance" or does not fall under the spell of the lyrical "Waltz of the Flowers"? The tale of a sweet young girl whose dream comes to life through the mysterious powers of an often sinisterly portrayed godfather, Dr. Drosselmeyer, is captivating. And of course, it all takes place at that most special time of year, that time rilled with warmth and candlelight, the odor of pine and oranges, a time of happiness, sharing and joy, a time when friendship and love are SJ: reaffirmed. Thank you for sharing your holiday season with us. We wish you all a most wonderful and Merry Christmas. Artistic Director Artistic Director Ric Izcjuierdo, M.D. /C'£-"i£s*- Tal Raine, M.D. Sergey Kozadayev board certified plastic surgeons Zhanna Dubrovskaya OC ( izquierdo P.S. We invite you to join us as we begin our 20th Anniversary celebration with our Spring AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY production of the timeless classic, Giselle. Hinsdale | Naperville 630.794.0700 wwww.aesthetic-surgery.net The Nutcracker Sergey Kozadayev & Zhanna Dubrovskaya Salt Creek Ballet Artistic Directors Sergey Kozaaayev & Znanna Dubrovskaya Artistic Directors Production Staff GiselL Set Design David Higgins Salt Creek Ballet celebrates its 20th anniversary with the timeless Lighting Design Christopher Wren story of Giselle, the beautiful peasant girl beguiled and betrayed by love. This haunting tale of maidens and madness and the Costume Design Kay Johnson triumphant power of love is a classical masterpiece. Wardrobe Coordinator Mary Blake Wardrobe Production Heather Carey Meg Kloster Vicky Mariner Kate Swasko Technical Director Technotrix Rehearsal Director for: Angels, Bon-Bons and Gymnasts Sherry Jursa Poster Design Oleg Smirnov Photographer David Bukowski Presentation Bouquets Carolyn Stillman Publicity Carol Fox and Associates Official Piano Sponsor of Salt Creek Ballet The Piano Experts, Naperville As a courtesy to our dancers and for their safety there is no photography or videotaping allowed SALT CREEK BALLET Sergey Kozadayev & Zhanna Dubrovskaya Artistic Directors Patricia Sigurdson Founder and Director Emeritus Jan Templeton Managing Director Sue Nystrom Mary Blake Kathy Woods Administrative Assistant Administrative Support Administrative Assistant North Shore Center for the Performing Arts McAninch Arts Center Skokie College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn Friday, April 15th, 2005, 7:30 PM Saturday, April 23rd, 2005, 7:00 PM Saturday, April 16th, 2005, 7:00 PM Sunday, April 24th, 2005, 2:00 PM Salt Creek Ballet is a not-for-profit Illinois corporation supported, in part, Tickets (847) 673-6300 Tickets (630) 942-4000 by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, the DuPage Community II 1 1 i n o i s Foundation, the Hinsdale Center for the Arts, and The MacArthur Fund for (ARTS Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. •Council The Nutcracker Music by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Staged and Choreographed by Sergey Kozadayev and Dace Dindonis ACT I It is Christmas Eve and the Von Stahlbaums are preparing to welcome their party guests, who arrive family by family, bearing gifts for the host's chil- LIFE dren, Clara and Fritz. The presents are all carefully placed under the Christmas tree. Clara and Fritz's uncle, the mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer, ON arrives with a marvelous group of mechanical dolls, and a fine Nutcracker PAPER for Clara. Fritz becomes jealous of Clara's new toy and snatches it from her. AND Spurred on by the other boys, he plays with it so energetically that he breaks it. Drosselmeyer repairs the Nutcracker and returns it to Clara. The CANVAS guests perform a contredanse, after which they depart and the Von Stahlbaums prepare for bed. -^/t**tx>^_- Clara returns after everyone is asleep to place her Nutcracker with the other toys under the Christmas tree. Clara hears a scuffling noise, and is startled Custom commissions in tvatercolor and oil. Call 630.986.5009 ilLEN to see an army of mice enter the room led by the Mouse King. Dr. Drosselmeyer reappears and magically causes a series of wondrous events to happen. The Congratulations to Christmas tree grows, the toys come to life, and the Nutcracker awakens to The Jumbo defend Clara. A furious battle ensues between the toy-soldiers led by the Mortgage Sergey, Zlianna Nutcracker and the mice. At the height of the battle, Clara strikes the Mouse Leader and the entire east King with her shoe and in defeat, the mice flee. The Nutcracker, released of the Salt Creek Ballet from an enchanted spell, turns into a handsome prince. Clara becomes a Jande Princess. The Nutcracker Prince takes Princess Clara's hand, and escorts her Stillman on a magical voyage to the Kingdom of Snow and beyond. Hansen WELLS FARGO Office: 630-655-5550 ACT II Pager: 847-762-1111 Princess Clara journeys to the Kingdom of Sweets where the Sugar Plum Fairy greets her. A series of entertaining divertissements are ordered and CONGRATULATIONS, SALT CREEK BALLET the Nutcracker Prince leads the Waltz of the Flowers. The Sugar Plum Fairy FOR YOUR TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE! dances with the Cavalier. When the festivities are over everyone bids good- bye to the Nutcracker and Clara who leave together riding on a Gondola. scott magnesen senior vice president, investments As a courtesy to our dancers and for their safety there is no photography Morgan Stanley or video taping allowed. The Drake Oakbrook Plaza, suite 100 A flash pot will be used during performances. 2211 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60521 (630) 573-9694 Salt Creek Ballet The Nutcracker Salt Creek Ballet celebrates its nineteenth year with a history of critically acclaimed performances ( 2004 for tens of thousands of viewers. Its annual Nutcracker is a major holiday event in Hinsdale, Aurora, and at Governors State University. Many of our performances are accompanied by the Salt Creek Cast List Ballet Orchestra. As a member of Regional Dance America, Salt Creek Ballet appears in different cities at the Mid-States Regional Festival each year. Repertory includes traditional classical works In Order of Appearance plus original ballet and jazz works by both resident and guest choreographers. HINSDALE Salt Creek Ballet's spacious studios, with the finest spring-built floor, accommodate expanded classes at all levels including classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Pas de Deux, and Character. Counselor Von Stahlbaum: Michael Toon Salt Creek Ballet dancers are pre-professionals drawn from the best Chicago area talent. Nationally known guest artists, choreographers and designers regularly work with Salt Creek Ballet to provide dancers and audiences alike with a level of performance usually associated with top professional FrauVon Stahlbaum: Sherry Jursa companies. Their Daughter, Clara: Marcie Mangan Their Son, Fritz: Christiaan Burner Clara's Friends: Perry Allen, Eva Bandola, I, United Community Bank Katharine Cullen, Dana Swasko " Our People Make the Difference "Continued success and best wishes Nurse: Laney Swasko Party Guests: Cayleigh Blake, Aliya Carey, Kelly Gedwill, for another great season/' Luis Caro, J.R. Kirchner, Koba Kirtadze ] 026 Ogden Avenue 21 W. Second 880 N. York Road Lisle, Illinois 60532 Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 (J James I. McMahon Children at the Party: Erica Lynn Arnold, Ainsley Edstrom, 630.724.0100 630.323.8190 630.530.0404 President and Chief Executive Officer Janine Jablonski, Lily Jacobi, Hannah Kulas, Katie Lopez, Paxton Long, Taylor Nash, Taylor Proudfoot, Margaret Rivelli, Sammie Schmidt, Lauren Scott T. ROWE PRICE Dr. Drosselmeyer: Valeri Dolgallo INVESTOR CENTER Columbine • MUTUAL FUNDS & Harlequin Dolls: Katie Spelman & Jorge Quintero-Troestch • RETIREMENT PLANNING Soldiers Dolls: Julie Karaba & Jonathon Leik • COLLEGE PLANNING • ADVISORY SERVICES The Mouse King: J.