Ballet Theatre to mark 65th anniversary

Posted on May 3, 2023 by The Dunmorean

Mya Harrity of Dunmore will appear in an upcoming production of the ballet “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,”

Ballet Theatre of Scranton will present an original work Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in celebration of its 65th anniversary on Friday, May 5, at 7 pm at the Theater at North.

Giovanni Ravelo, a professional dancer and choreographer from Colombia, has set this visually stunning ballet for the senior company dancers. Joanne Arduino, BTOS Artistic Director, is thrilled to welcome Giovanni back to Scranton as he danced in 2003 as Romeo in the company’s production of Romeo and Juliet and in 2018 reprised his role for the BTOS 60th anniversary performances.

Giovanni recently retired from the world famous Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo after a 13-year career. He originally came to Scranton with his mentor and BTOS guest choreographer the late Ana Consuelo de Diaz, who was a pupil of the late Henry Danton, Mrs. Arduino’s mentor.

This delightful ballet, after the classic tale by Lewis Carroll and with music by Dvorak, features Laura Durkin as Alice, Elizabeth Schneider as the White Rabbit, Aubrey Gallagher as the Queen of Hearts, Brennan Connor as the Mad Hatter, and John Roman Vachino as the Cheshire Cat.

Tickets are available to the general public for purchase online at www.tututix.com or by calling 1-855-222-2849. Anyone requiring wheelchair and companion seating, please call Ballet Theatre directly at 570-347-2867 and someone

Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s annual holiday gift to community

Posted on November 2, 2022 by The Dunmorean

Ballet Theatre of Scranton. under the artistic direction of Joanne Arduino of Dunmore, will kick off the holiday season with its 47th annual performances of The Nutcracker at the Theater at North on Nov 25, 26, and 27 at 2 and 7:30 pm.

This traditional gift to the community has offered free public performances since 1976. Tickets can be picked up at the box office at the Theater at North on the day of the specific performance, two hours prior to curtain.

Over 100 local dancers from ages 9 years to adult will perform with Elizabeth Schneider as Sugarplum Fairy, in three performances, Laura Durkin as Clara, and Brennan Connor as the Nutcracker Prince.

Guest artists Dayesi Torriente and Arian Molina Soca, principal dancers with Philadelphia Ballet, will perform as Sugarplum Fairy and Cavalier in three performances.

Additionally, you can see the 2020 professionally filmed production on local FOX affiliates from Dec 23-26. Check local listings.

For information call 570-347-2867 or visit www.balletscranton.org

Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s “The Nutcracker” Marks 46 Years

Posted on November 3, 2021 by The Dunmorean

Ballet Theatre of Scranton will present it’s 46th annual performances of The Nutcracker at the Theater at North on new dates this year!

Kick off the holiday season with this traditional gift to the community.

Free public performances will be held on Nov 26, 27,and 28 at 2 and 7:30 pm.

Free tickets are required in advance by visiting thetheateratnorth.com. Tickets will be available after Nov. 10.

Pictured left is Celia Eagen, a 2021 Dunmore High School graduate, a BTOS alumna, and currently a trainee at Philadelphia Ballet, who will perform as Clara.

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Dunmore resident Amelia Ingargiola (shown right) will perform as the lead Spanish dancer in Act 2 of Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s upcoming production of The Nutcracker.

Additionally, the professionally filmed 2020 production of the ballet will be shown on local FOX affiliates from Dec. 23-26.

Joanne Arduino, artistic director is also a Dunmore resident. For more information, call 570-347-2867 or visit http://www.balletscranton.org.