SANTA CRUZ BALLET THEATRE’S BELOVED BALLET THE NUTCRACKER RETURNS TO THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM THIS DECEMBER by Betty Sanchez
Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre is taking the leap and bringing live ballet back to Santa Cruz audiences this holiday season. After a year of restrictions, “The Nutcracker” will once again grace the stage of the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, accompanied by a live orchestra! Our local pre-professional ballet company has steadfastly continued training dancers through the Covid pandemic and is finally bringing live performance back to our community. “It’s been a long, difficult year for everyone,” observes Artistic Director Diane Cypher. “The performing arts have been hit especially hard by the pandemic. Removing the traditional ways to teach and perform has forced us to think creatively, which we have done for over a year. Now it is possible to present live performances at the spacious Civic Auditorium, and with Covid safety protocols in place, we feel good about returning to the stage.” Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre (SCBT) is taking the leap in partnership with Music Director Pamela Martin, Orchestra 34 - 2021 Holiday Gift & Dining Guide
