....The children -- all of them, party guests, the battle scene bunny, angels and polichinelles -- gave the smoothest performances ever, thanks at least in part to training by their coach, Gavin Larsen, and their teachers in OBT's school. As Marie, Jennifer White acted heroically in the battle scene and slightly spoiled at the party, just as she should. As Fritz, Colin Trummel was appropriately bratty, and Wyatt McConville-McCoy as Drosselmeier's nephew, later transformed into the Nutcracker Prince, demonstrated considerable stage presence, performing the second act mime with impressive clarity. One polichinelle, the third to emerge from under Mother Ginger's skirt, danced with such radiant joy you couldn't take your eyes off her....
You are all wonderful. Thank you and congratulations on a successful opening night.
Shari
