From BLACK SWAMP FINE ARTS SCHOOL
The Black Swamp Fine Arts School will present a “Sweets & Treats” preview of “Masha and the Nutcracker,” its own enchanting comedic version of the Tchaikovsky ballet, Saturday, Dec. 2, Simpson Garden Park Banquet Hall.
Along with Masha and her family, enjoy performances by dancing sweets
and partake in delicious treats. Decorate a cupcakes, learn a Regency Era game, and create a Nutcracker-themed craft.
The event also highlights the historically inspired connections between the dancing sweets and the countries to which they correspond. Dressing in Regency attire is welcomed, but not required.
There will be four seatings for the “Masha & the Nutcracker Sweets & Treats Party” – 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Reservations must be purchased online in advance on Black Swamp Fine Arts School’s website.
The fourth annual production of “Masha & the Nutcracker” will be presented Friday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 West Main Cross Street, Findlay.
A special toddler-friendly performance will also be offered on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 1 p.m. This abbreviated adaptation, lasting approximately 45 minutes, is designed to cater to toddlers’ attention spans in a more brightly lit and a quieter atmosphere.
For tickets for the theater production, visit mcpa.org or call 419-423-2787 ext. 100.
Tickets will also be available at the box office one hour prior to each performance.
The storyline, set in the year 1816 on Christmas Eve, revolves around the Vsevolozhsky children eagerly awaiting the arrival of their guests. The evening unfolds with a party filled with excitement and the unveiling of Uncle Ivanov’s magical trunk, brimming with carefully chosen gifts. Among the treasures is a peculiar German nutcracker that captures the heart and imagination of young Masha.
As the night progresses, Masha embarks on a dreamy adventure, encountering a fierce battle, a swirling blizzard, and a magical land where her beloved nutcracker transforms into a gallant prince.
According to Sophia Jarrell, executive director of the Black Swamp Fine Arts School: “The theater’s grandeur creates the perfect backdrop for a production of this caliber. As you enter the theater, you will be transported into the world of Masha and the
Nutcracker, where dreams come to life!”
