Hansel, Gretel, the Witch, the Dew Fairy, and the Sandman rehearsing in the New Bedford Ballet and Seaglass Theater Company’s production of Hansel and Gretel to be performed in the Fairhaven Town Hall auditorium on 3/10/24. Standing: Eva Politano (New Bedford) Kneeling: Nissa Inwood (Westport), Avamarie Khazan (New Bedford) Sitting: Anya Carle-Ericson (Fairhaven), Quendalyn Marchesseault (Fairhaven) Submitted photo.
Press Release
New Bedford Ballet and Seaglass Theater Company present a charming blend of opera and ballet-fun for the whole family! Presenting Hansel and Gretel on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm at the Fairhaven Town Hall Auditorium., 40 Center Street, Fairhaven.
New Bedford Ballet and Seaglass Theater Company collaborate to present the classic story of Hansel & Gretel. First published as a fairytale by the Brothers Grimm in 1812, it was adapted as an opera by Englebert Humperdinck in 1892.
The performance blends ballet, opera, and narration in English in a charming rendition that is suitable for the whole family. Be enthralled by the story of Hansel and Gretel as they travel through the woods, are watched over by the Sandman and Dew Fairy, eventually overcome the evil Witch, and are reunited with their mother.
The performance features the New Bedford Youth Ballet bringing the story of Hansel & Gretel to life through dance, while Seaglass Theater Company artists Elaine Daiber, Kristin Lawler, Chris Hunter, Diana McVey, Patrice Tiedemann, and Matthew Larson perform the musical score.
Founded in 2016 by Patrice Tiedemann and Dr. Matthew Larson, Seaglass Theater Company is a vagabond company presenting creative performances of classical music, theater & beyond. Their mission is to bring the finest classics to New England, while inspiring community engagement and conversation. Visit www. seaglasstheater.com
The New Bedford Youth Ballet is a company of the New Bedford Ballet Foundation, Inc. Founded in 1987, the Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and present classical ballets, grant scholarships, and educate the community about the beauty of this performing arts. Throughout the years, aided by the financial support of the Foundation, thousands of area school children and senior citizens have had the opportunity to witness the splendor of “live” ballet.
Hansel, Gretel, the Witch, the Dew Fairy, and the Sandman rehearsing in the New Bedford Ballet and Seaglass Theater Company’s production of Hansel and Gretel to be performed in the Fairhaven Town Hall auditorium on 3/10/24. Standing: Aaliyah Veras (New Bedford), Ava Cunningham (Freetown), Esther Smith (Rochester), Nissa Inwood (Westport) Sitting: Anya Carle-Ericson (Fairhaven), Quendalyn Marchesseault (Fairhaven). Submitted photo.
The New Bedford Youth Ballet will also be performing Hansel and Gretel for elementary schools in Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and New Bedford in March as part of their Bringing Literature to Life through the Arts program.
Two special additional performances of Hansel and Gretel will be presented – one for PACE Head Start students and their families, and a second for New Bedford elementary school participants and their families in NBB’s Building Healthy Communities through Dance programs. These families will be provided with evenings of culture, as they witness the enchantment of ballet and opera. These performances are supported by grants from the Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and New Bedford Cultural Councils.
Hansel and Gretel is sponsored by Lang, Xifaras & Bullard, The William & Deborah Synnott Family, Early Learning Childcare, Colonial Shutterworks, Inner Bay Café & Grille, Anthony & Mary Ann Garro, Matias Landscaping, folia, Hawthorn Medical Associates, Colonial Air, Ray Hunt Design, and Lucinda Clinical Trial
Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors, Students, and Children $15. Get tickets online at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/hansel-gretel-tickets-820146689827.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online through New Bedford Ballet’s website at newbedfordballet.org or through Seaglass Theater’s website at seaglasstheater.com. Please contact New Bedford Ballet at 508-993-1387 or Seaglass Theater Company at 508-951-7187 for more information.
The Dew Fairy and Angels rehearsing in the New Bedford Ballet and Seaglass Theater Company’s production of Hansel and Gretel to be performed in the Fairhaven Town Hall auditorium on 3/10/24. Standing: Phoebe Mahan (New Bedford), Madison Marchesseault (Fairhaven), Isabella Francisco (New Bedford), Simone Soares (Dartmouth), Eva Politano (New Bedford)
Kneeling: Nayarit Cruz Diaz (New Bedford), Olivia Matias (Dartmouth), Lily Medeiros (Dartmouth) Submitted photo.
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