The New York Ballet for Young Audiences perform “The Nutcracker” at the Andy Griffth Playhouse last year.

Ballet kicks off holiday programming at SAC

By Jessica Bennett
jessica@surrymessenger.com

Next Tuesday, the Surry Arts Council will begin its holiday programming with the New York Ballet for Young Audience’s production of “The Nutcracker” beginning at 7 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Playhouse.

“It is always something that families around our community enjoy,” Tanya B. Jones, executive director for the arts council, said on Tuesday. “We are looking forward to hosting that event as well as many others during the holidays.”
Tickets for the hour-long, family friendly performance are $10.
Surry Arts Council dance students will also join the troupe and perform choreographed pieces that were provided by the Ballet Company.
On Saturday, December 5, the SAC will host a “Teddy Bear Tea” on the stage of the Andy Griffith Playhouse.
Costumed holiday friends will serve the guests, there will be storytelling, teddy bear cookie decorating, photo opportunities, and participation.
Reservations are required and tickets are $10 each.
The annual Gingerbread (Cookie) House workshop will be held on December 11 at 4 p.m. downstairs in the Andy Griffith Playhouse.
Space is limited and reservations are required. The fee for the workshop is $5 per person.
Wrapping up the holiday performances is “A Christmas Carol” on December 17 at
7 p.m. TheatreWorks, a New York children’s theatre company, will be putting on this hour-long, family friendly, version of the Dickens’ classic.
Students from Jim Vipperman’s Traditional Arts Program will play Christmas carols on their fiddles in the lobby from 6:30-7 p.m. prior to the show.
For more information or tickets, call the Surry Arts Council at 786-7998 or visit their web site at surryarts.org.