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December 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2013 • 7:30 PM December 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2013 • 2:00 PM December 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2013 • 7:30 PM December 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2013 • 2:00 PM University of Houston – Clear Lake • Bayou Theatre The Nutcracker Guest Artists Synopsis of the Ballet Lorna Feijóo, Guest Artist, considered “stunning with an exceptional attention to detail” by The New York Times. Ms. ACT ONE Feijoo joined Boston Ballet in 2003 from the Cincinnati Ballet. It is Christmas Eve at the home of the Baron and Baroness von She studied at the The National Ballet School in Havana and Silberhaus – a large and grand house with the most beautiful Christmas became a principal dancer at the National Ballet of Cuba. Ms. tree imaginable. The Baron and Baroness are hosting their annual Feijóo has performed in several International Ballet Festivals Christmas party welcoming the arrival of their family and friends. The in Havana and on worldwide tours, and has won critical children are playing and dancing with anticipation of the evening’s acclaim in leading roles of many classical and contemporary festivities. Clara, the daughter of the hosts, is thrilled to see her beau contemporary ballets. Sheballets. has received numerous awards, including a gold medal at arrive with the other guests. The Baron presents Clara with a set of both the Vignali-Danza Contest and the Positano Contest of Young Talents in Italy. She gingerbread dolls but Fritz, her incorrigible brother, jumps in to play with has been a guest artist with The Royal Ballet, Rome Opera Ballet, La Scala and Zurich them too roughly causing a scene. To change the mood, the Baron and Opera Ballet, and has performed at worldwide festivals and ballet galas in Spoleto, Baroness invite all of the children to the tree to distribute gifts. As the Italy; Gala des Étoiles, Canada; Gala des Étoiles du XXI Siècle, Paris; and Japan. Her children admire their presents, Clara’s favorite uncle, the mysterious toy repertory at Boston Ballet includes Nissinen’s The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, maker, Dr. Drosselmeyer, arrives. Soon, all of the guests assemble to Kudelka’s Cinderella, Ashton’s La Fille Mal Gardée, Bournonville’s La Sylphide, formally welcome the guest of honor, the Queen Mother and her Escort. Nureyev’s Don Quixote, Cranko’s The Taming of the Shrew and Romeo and Juliet, As she makes her entrance, the Queen Mother is captivated by Clara’s Caniparoli’s Lady of the Camellias and Lambarena, Morris’ Drink to Me Only With beauty and presents the girl with a golden locket much to the chagrin of Thine Eyes and Up and Down, Martins’ Distant Light, Balanchine’s Serenade and Stars Fritz. The festivities continue as the children dance followed by Clara in and Stripes, Fokine’s The Dying Swan, and Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty, Le Corsaire a solo dance for the guests and the Queen Mother. In the midst of the Pas de Deux, and Raymonda, Act III. Ms. Feijóo is married to Boston Ballet principal dance celebration, the clumsy, unpredictable and slightly disreputable dancer, Nelson Madrigal. This is Ms. Feijóo’s fourth season to perform with BAHBT. Aunt and Uncle of the Baroness inappropriately and loudly arrive. To quell the chaos, the Baron and Baroness invite the adults to dance, Nelson Madrigal, Guest Artist, trained with Cuba's National which is quickly interrupted by the children who are enjoying some fun Ballet School and joined the National Ballet of Cuba in 1994 of their own. Drosselmeyer enchants the children and entertains the where he was a distinguished primeros bailarines. Madrigal guests with presentation of his toys – the adorable gingerbread dolls, a was a principal dancer with Cincinnati Ballet fantastic puppet show, the magical harlequin dolls and the amazing from 2002-2003. He joined Boston Ballet in 2003. As a soldier dolls – who dance to the delight of all the guests. As a finale, he member of Boston Ballet, Madrigal has danced a wide presents a special gift to Clara – a wooden Nutcracker in the shape of a repertoire, including leading roles in Caniparoli’s Lady of the soldier. Clara is thrilled by the toy and takes it to her heart, but a Camellias, Nissinen’s Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, jealous Fritz snatches the Nutcracker and in the melee, it breaks. Clara Bournonville’s La Sylphide, Kudelka’s Cinderella, lphide, is heartbroken. Always magical, Dr. Drosselmeyer somehow repairs Ashton’s La Fille mal gardéeKudelka’s, Cranko’s The Taming of the Shrew, Elo’s Plan to B, the broken toy with a mere handkerchief. The night wanes, the Balanchine’s Divertimento No. 15 and Serenade, Martins’ Distant Light, Kylián’s festivities lessen in tempo and the guests depart, but Clara is reluctant Sarabande, Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty and Le Corsaire Pas de Deux, and to leave her Nutcracker under the tree. Forsythe’s In The Middle, Somewhat Elevated. This is Mr. Madrigal’s fourth season to After the family is asleep, Clara slips back to retrieve her Nutcracker perform with BAHBT. but, falls asleep near the tree. Startled by the midnight chime of the Yosebel Delgado-Hernandez, Guest Artist, began his ballet grandfather clock, she awakens to a room full of life-sized rats. Again, training in 1989 at the Escuela Vocacional de Arte (E.V.A.) Dr. Drosselmeyer appears and causes the room and the Christmas tree and with Escuela Nacional de Ballet (E.N.A). He joined the to grow. The Nutcracker comes to life just as the huge Rat King Camagüey Ballet in 1997 and in 1998, he joined the Ballet appears. The Nutcracker summons his army of soldiers to protect Nacional de Cuba in Havana where he performed in various Clara. In the battle, just as the Rat King is about to prevail over the ballets including Coppélia, Canto Vital, El Reto (Hilda Nutcracker, Clara hurls her slipper at the giant rodent. Distracted, the Ribero), Swan Lake, and Don Quixote. Yosbel was a member Rat King turns his focus to Clara, which allows the wounded Nutcracker of the Pennsylvania Ballet from 2001 to 2010 where he to slay the beast. Clara weeps for her Nutcracker but Drosselmeyer he danced roles in Georgedanced Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Christopher Wheeldon’s transforms him once more. This time, the Nutcracker becomes a Swan Lake, Giselle, Cinderella, and The Firebird, among others. He joined the Lustig handsome, young prince. The trio departs on a journey to the Kingdom Dance Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ in 2010 and performed in Beauty and the Beast, of Snow where they are greeted by the Snow Queen and her Cavalier. Torch, Uncertain Steps, and Pulcinello. His performance resume also includes roles in They are surrounded by the flurry and swirl of the Snowflakes dancing. Company B, Carmina Burana, and Western Symphony, among others. He teaches In the magic and safety of the Snowflakes’ dance, Clara begins her ballet throughout Pennsylvania and New England and appears as a guest artist fantastic journey. throughout the US. ACT TWO The Kingdom of Sweets, resplendent in fanciful beauty, appears to Mitchell Chrisenberry, Guest Artist, has been with BAHBT Clara. The Sugar Plum Fairy and her colorful, loyal subjects greet since 1979, when he first performed the role of Rat King. Since Clara as she arrives. Clara regales and astounds the group with the then, he has appeared in numerous ballets and theatre productions with BAHBT including Cinderella (Stepsister), story of the Nutcracker Prince and his courageous battle against the Coppélia (Dr. Coppélius) and Oklahoma (Cord Elam). He Rat King. In celebration of the victory, the sweets present a dance performed the title role in Soili Arvola’s Dracula in 1998. Mitchell spectacle: Spanish Hot Chocolate, Russian Candy Canes, Arabian recently moved to Los Angeles to pursue a professional acting Coffee, Chinese Tea, the Mirlitons, Mother Ginger and her children; and career. He is currently a background performer and has worked Rose with her beautiful Flowers. The highlight of the celebration is the in several independent andin severalstudent independentfilms including and Emerson’s student films Effects including, Cult Emerson’s Movie, Who Grand Pas De Deux of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. As the Stole the Electric Car and Jack Everyman which was filmed in Houston. Mitchell has Kingdom gathers for the finale, it is time for Clara to return home and appeared in such television shows as Monk, Parks and Recreation, Cold Case and How I she waves good-bye to the Kingdom of Sweets. When she awakens in Met Your Mother as well as the movies, Ironman and Pineapple Express. Before his move her own living room, she wonders: Was I awake or was it all a sweet to LA, Mitchell was associated with several theatres in the surrounding communities. He is dream? also a guest artist for RAFA’s Formal Productions of Peter Pan, Alice and Wonderland, and The Wizard of Oz. 2 BAHBT Leadership Team Upcoming Founder Lynette Mason Gregg Bay Area Houston Ballet and Theatre Ballet Mistress Natalie Zundel produc<ons… Director Emerita Jill Reason Nutcracker Chairperson Julie Dallison Nutcracker Chair-Elect Lisa Abel A Stroll Down Abbey Road – Nutcracker Advisor Cathy Pincus BAHBT and the Beatles Company Coordinator Dawn Kopra February 14 – 16 and 21 – 23, 2014 Prelude Coordinator Monica Jackson Demi-Characters Coordinator Cindy deMasi Costume Designer/Wardrobe Supervisor Candis Cannon Musical: Bye Bye Birdie Wardrobe Asst. Midge Herrod April 11 – 13, 2014 Quick Change Coordinator Cheryl Mowry Cast Coordinators Lisa Abel Anne Witson Nutcracker Volunteers Backstage Coordinators Ashley Brown Backstage Assistants Patti Gorham Rebecca Anding Susan Iutzwig Genelle Miles Production Stage Manager Todd Zerecheck Jennifer Ball Monica Jackson Karen Montalvo Production Stage Manager Assts.
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