Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School kicks off “The Nutcracker” season at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24 , with “Afternoon of Enchantment,” a family and sensory-friendly event inspired by the production’s Land of Enchantment in Act II. The event is open to the public and will feature dance classes, a performance, meet-and-greet opportunities and craft experiences at PBT Studios, located at 2900 Liberty Ave. in the Strip District. Reserved spots start at $5 and can be reserved online at www.pbt.org/afternoon-of-enchantment . Children ages 3 and under attend for free.
The rotating event schedule allows families to experience all the activities presented at the “Afternoon of Enchantment.” Kids can explore sequences from “The Nutcracker” with 25-minute pre-teen and children’s classes, which include ballet basics. Crafts and photo opportunities with costumed dancers will be available throughout the event. Guests will also be treated to performance excerpts from Act II of “The Nutcracker” in the Land of Enchantment, performed by PBT School Pre-professional dancers. The Sugar Plum Fairy will also make an appearance.
This Nutcracker-themed event will include accommodations for audiences with sensory sensitivities and individualized needs and will serve as PBT’s sensory-friendly “Nutcracker” event in the 2019-2020 Season. All activities and performances at the “Afternoon of Enchantment” will be inclusive for all audiences. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Education staff and volunteers will be at the event to assist with any needs for families. A mainstage sensory-friendly performance of “Beauty and the Beast” will be presented in February.
Those attending will also receive 50 percent off tickets for select performances to PBT’s production of “The Nutcracker,” which runs Dec. 6-29 at the Benedum Center, or $15 tickets to the sensory-friendly performance of “Beauty and the Beast” on Feb. 23.
Giveaway is 4 tickets to The Nutcracker!!
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Friday, December 6, 2019 11:00 AM – Student Matinee
Friday, December 6, 2019 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2019 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2019 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2019 12:00 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2019 4:30 PM
Friday, December 13, 2019 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 14, 2019 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 14, 2019 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 15, 2019 12:00 PM
Sunday, December 15, 2019 4:30 PM
Thursday, December 19, 2019 7:00 PM
Friday, December 20, 2019 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 21, 2019 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 21, 2019 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 22, 2019 12:00 PM
Sunday, December 22, 2019 4:30 PM
Monday, December 23, 2019 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 26, 2019 7:00 PM
Friday, December 27, 2019 2:00 PM
Friday, December 27, 2019 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 28, 2019 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 29, 2019 12:00 PM
Sunday, December 29, 2019 4:30 PM
Tickets are available at www.pbt.org/afternoon-of-enchantment . Advance registration is not required, but is recommended due to space limitations. For more information about “Afternoon of Enchantment,” visit www.pbt.org/afternoon-of-enchantment or call 412-281-6727.
About Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT School)
Under the direction of PBT Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr and School Co-directors Marjorie Grundvig and Dennis Marshall, PBT School provides a diverse dance curriculum to more than 1,500 students annually across its Children’s, Student, Pre-Professional and Community divisions. Ranging from pre-ballet to pre-professional, PBT School fosters the expression, discipline and joy of ballet at every level and cultivates the next generation of professional dancers. As an integral part of their training experience, students enjoy daily exposure to the professional company and a range of performance opportunities in student and company productions in downtown Pittsburgh. PBT School’s bright, state-of-the-art facility is located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. For class schedules and package pricing, visit www.pbt.org .
About Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and “The Nutcracker”
One of the most exciting ballet companies in the United States, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has built a legacy of excellence and innovation since its founding in 1969. From Dec. 6-29, at the Benedum Center, PBT presents the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of “The Nutcracker.” Celebrating its 18 th anniversary this season, the Pittsburgh-inspired production will grace the stage one last time under the direction of Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr. Tickets are available by visiting www.pbt.org , calling 412-456-6666 or visiting the Box Office at Theater Square in the Cultural District.
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