The Nutcracker is a classic tale of Christmas magic. When Marie’s enchanting Uncle Drosselmeier comes to visit, he brings his niece a small nutcracker. Throughout the night, this nutcracker transports Marie through a land of adventure, including a battle with the evil Mouse King, and filled with candy delights hosted by the Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier. Is Marie’s adventure entirely fantasy, or is it truly a night of Christmas magic?

Joining the cast are members from Motus Dance Company of Indianapolis who will be performing their original choreography of “The Waltz of the Flowers.” They are joined by members of the Kansas Regional Ballet, Melissa Dockum and Joe Pilgram.

Dockum graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BPA in Dance Performance from Oklahoma City University and was a 2003 Julliard finalist. Pilgram attained his BFA in Dance from the University of Missouri- Kansas City, and has danced professionally around the United States. The last several years he worked in Branson with Andy Williams, Dino Kartsonakis and the wonderful Clay Cooper.

Presented by Drake Dance Academy and produced by Silver Creek Theatre, a Christmas tradition begins on Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. THE NUTCRACKER is a holiday adventure for all ages- don’t miss out on these two performances.

For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit silvercreektheatre.com or call the box office at 812-246-7440.

On December 6 at approximately 2:41a.m., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office received an alarm call from the New Washington Middle/High School, located in New Washington.