 The Nutcracker backstage, the story and the magic.
Author: Whitehill, Angela & William Noble Published: 2004 The story of The Nutcracker, with a behind the scenes portrayal of the ballet as performed by American regional dance companies. Each chapter is devoted to a single Nutcracker character or group of characters: Clara and her Prince, Mother Ginger and her Polichinelles, Snowflakes, Flowers, etc. The author discuss auditions, guest artists, dancer training, costumes and makeup, and who does what behind the curtain. The book is illustrated by over one hundred colour photographs from productions by companies including New Jersey Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet Ensemble of Texas, New York City Ballet, Vineland Regional Dance Company, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, and Vermont Ballet Theatre. |
