GUEST ARTISTS
Headlining this year ’ s guest artist lineup is Jennifer Lauren Quarles , principal dancer with the renowned Miami City Ballet . Quarles , who is returning to her Tuscaloosa roots , will perform the iconic role of the Sugar Plum Fairy , accompanied by her partner , Rainer Krenstetter , dancing as the Cavalier . This season will mark a bittersweet moment , as Quarles has announced her retirement , making this her final performance with us on the Bama Theatre stage . Joining them is Carlos Guerra , co-founder of Dimensions Dance Theatre and former Miami City Ballet dancer , who will take on the role of the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer . Local theater performers will also be joining the cast to perform as the parents in the lively Party Scene and in the role of the Nutcracker Prince , bringing a new level of energy and excitement to the performance .
SHOWTIMES Thursday , December 12th at 7 pm Friday , December 13th at 7 pm Saturday , December 14th at 10 am and 5 pm Sunday , December 15th at 2 pm
Ticket Prices : Adult $ 26 , Senior 60 +/ Military $ 21 , Child $ 16
Tickets go on sale November 4th , and can be purchased by calling the Bama Theatre Box Office ( 205 ) 758-5195 , ext . 1 or online at https :// ci . ovationtix . com / 36768 / production / 1216342 . Visit our website at www . tuscaloosadancers . com for more information .
COMMUNITY CAST
This year ’ s production features a talented cast of dancers from across the community . Macy Hudson , a 7th grader at Echols Middle School , daughter of Beth and Jake Hudson , will grace the stage as Clara , while her mischievous younger www . kidslifemagazine . com
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