Ventura County Ballet Company´s "The Nutcracker," Nov. 21-22 stars cast of 135 performers

(VENTURA COUNTY, CA) Two return engagements: Jennifer Whalen returns to dance for her hometown and Australian dance sensation Aaron Smyth stars in his second Ventura County Ballet Company production.

Just in time for the holiday season, the Ventura County Ballet Company (VCBC) will showcase its full, upscale production of "The Nutcracker," at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center, 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard.

A first-class cast of 135 dancers from Camarillo, Ojai, Santa Paula, Somis, Fillmore, and Ventura as well as professional dancers from around the world will gather on stage to present the ballet. VCBC pre-professionals from Ballet Academy Ventura, the official school of the VCBC, also will dance various roles.

Ventura resident Catalina Biggerstaff, 15, who has been dancing with VCBC since the age of three, was awarded the much sought-after role of "Clara," a main character of the ballet.

"Catalina is extremely thrilled and honored to play Clara and has been hoping to for several years now," said Gina Biggerstaff, mother. "She feels honored to have been chosen for such an important role and is very excited."

Tickets are $9-$23 general, $15 for seniors 65 and older and $10 for children 10 and younger. A Sugar Plum Cookie reception will follow each matinee and is complimentary to ticket holders. Tickets are available online at www.venturacountyballet.com, the Oxnard Performing Arts Center box office at (805) 486-2424, or Ventura Visitors Center at (805) 648-2075.

"The Nutcracker" is generously supported by Sandra and Jordan Laby, Micheline Sakharoff, Kipp Financial Group, and the Law Offices of Donna C. Santo.

IF YOU GO

What: Ventura County Ballet Company presents "The Nutcracker"

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm; Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 2:00pm

Where: Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard CA

Tickets: Adults: $23, $15, $9. Children: 10 years and under $10 (excludes Center Orchestra). Seniors: 65 and older $15 (excludes Center Orchestra). A Sugar Plum Cookie reception will follow each matinee and is complimentary to ticket holders.

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