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The Hamptons Ballet Theatre School Presents "Peter and the Wolf"

The Hampton Ballet Theatre School, celebrating five years of dance on the East End,in collaboration with the Hampton Chamber Orchestra and a two guest narrators will perform the enchanting ballet Peter and the Wolf on Thursday, July 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the MontaukPlayhouse Community Center Foundation located at 240 Edgemere Street in Montauk. andthe Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike on Tuesday July 31 at 6:00 p.m.  Guest narrator for Montauk Playhouse will be actress/singer/recording artist Melissa Errico and guest narrator for CMEE performance will be singer/actor/songwriter/playwright Susan Galardi.

 

The ballet, choreographed by the director of HBTS, Sara Jo Strickland, with beautiful, handcrafted costumes by Yuka Silvera, will virtually come alive for the children of the East End community with the live orchestra, ballet and narration.

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The ballet will be danced by the students of the Hampton Ballet Theatre School, who range from 4 to 18 years old. The 25-piece Hampton Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Andrew Perea, is a group of talented professional musicians who all hail from the East End. 

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This ballet is a treat for all ages, as Sergei Prokovfiev’s famous score introduces all the ballet characters as sounds from musical instruments. You won’t want to miss this exciting, educational performance! 

 

For more information please call the Hampton Ballet Theatre School at 631-237-4810 or e-mail hbts07@optonline.net. Tickets for the Children’s Museum show are $15 formembers, $17 for nonmembers and $20 at the door, to reserve tickets in advance please call the Children’s Museum at 537-8250. Tickets for the Montauk Playhouse showing are $15. Please call the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation to reserve your tickets now at 668-1124. Group rates are available.

 

Director: Sara Jo Strickland

Ph. 631-237-4810 • e-mail: hbts07@optonline.net

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