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Richard L. Sprecker
The Nutcracker
by Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker is one of the most endearing and memorable shows in the classical ballet repertoire. This year the show was re-envisioned by the School of Dance director Michael Bearden. With new staging and some updates to our scenic world, this gave me several chances to heighten the performance out of our traditional performance into a new vision.
University of Oklahoma - Brackett Theatre
November 2019
Directed by Michael Bearden
Choreography by William Christensen
Scenic Design by Emma Antongiovanni, Anne Sheffield and Michael Sullivan
Costume Design by Michael Buchwald and Lloyd Cracknell
Lighting Design by Richard L. Sprecker
Photography by Richard L. Sprecker
Outside the House
Children March In
Focus to the Tree
Children Dance with Toys

Pleading with Mother

After the Dance of the Toys

Parents Grand Dance

Ending of Parents Dance

Saying Goodnight

Magical Clock

Drosselmeyer and Nutcracker Magic

Drosselmeyer watching over Clara

Soldiers and Mice Fight

The Nutcracker in the Fight

Death of the Mouse King

End of the Fight

A Magical Journey

The Snow King and Queen

Dance in the Fog

Dance of the Snowflakes

Snow King and Queen with the Snowflakes

Magical Sleigh Arrives

Members of the Court

Arrival of Clara

Sugar Plum Fairy

Spanish Dancers

Arabian Dancers

Mystic Arabian Dancing

Chinese Dancer and Dragon

Dance of the Reed Pipes
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