Nutcracker

December 1, 2007 1:30 & 7:30

Stoughton Area High School

It is Christmas Eve at the Silberhaus home, and a lavish celebration

is underway. Guests have arrived and are about to toast the lighting

of the tree, when a knock on the door announces the arrival of the

mysterious and magical Uncle Drosselmeyer. His magic begins with

dancing dolls, gifts for all the children, and a "Nutcracker" doll for

Clara. The party ends and Clara returns to find her beloved Nutcracker.

Falling asleep on the sofa, she dreams mice are stealing the presents, led

by the wicked Mouse King. Toy soldiers under the command of the Prince

defend the frightened Clara. Clara and her Prince are summoned by the

Snow Queen to the Land of Snow and Sweets. The Christmas Angels

tell the Sugar Plum Fairy of her arrival and she is appointed Princess.

Clara is entertained by dancing dolls from all parts of the world. Clara,

along with her Prince, is transported back to her home in a sleigh.