Michael Ellison, emeritus BGSU theater professor, joins Toledo Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ as Mother Ginger

BGSU theater Professor Emeritus Michael Ellison has been cast as Mother Ginger for the Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Toledo Ballet  performance of “The Nutcracker” in the Stranahan Theater.

Ellison, who retired in 2022, is one of  four community leaders who will perform the role of Mother Ginger. 

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In addition to Ellison, the others are:

• Shaun E. Graham, assistant general counsel at Marathon Petroleum Company, will perform during the sold-out school performance presented on Friday, Dec. 8 at 10:30 a.m. 
• Andrew Newby, CEO and co-founder of The Toledo Spirits Company and HEAVY Beer Company, will perform on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.  
• Patrick E. Bowe, president & CEO of The Andersons, will perform on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.

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