Ballet Theatre of Scranton to present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Posted on May 1, 2024 by The Dunmorean

Ballet Theatre of Scranton, under the Artistic Direction of Joanne D. Arduino, will present the charming, mystical ballet “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Friday, May 3, at 7:30 pm at the Theater at North. The ballet is based on Shakespeare’s play and features lighting design by Emmy award-winning Scranton native Dennis M. Size.

Lead roles will be performed by guest professional dancers (shown above) Giovanni Ravelo of Philadelphia as Oberon and Jennifer Cadden La France, a BTOS alumna, who will reprise her role of Titania originally performed in 2006. Also featured will be NEPA residents John Roman Vachino, Laura Durkin, Elizabeth Schneider, Nicola Pugliese, Brennan Connor, and Michael Brown.

Tickets are available at tututix.com. For information phone 570-347-2867 or visit www.balletscranton.org.

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