Sugar Plum Fairies, Mouse King Delight on Island Stage
Laura Kay Young leaps as the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Laura Kay Young leaps as the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Sarah Allen (center) leads Marzipan treats.
Sarah Allen (center) leads Marzipan treats.
Charlotte Sebastian is a timid baby mouse.
Charlotte Sebastian is a timid baby mouse.
En pointe during the Waltz of the Flowers.
En pointe during the Waltz of the Flowers.
Polichinelle Tatum Thomas leaps into the air.
Polichinelle Tatum Thomas leaps into the air.
Laura Kay Young and Coby Vincent as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
Laura Kay Young and Coby Vincent as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
Alexis Condon takes center stage as Clara.
Alexis Condon takes center stage as Clara.
Megan Mendez takes her turn as Clara.
Megan Mendez takes her turn as Clara.
Kendra Frank as Clara and Ralph Jacques as the Nutcracker Prince.
Kendra Frank as Clara and Ralph Jacques as the Nutcracker Prince.
The Performing Arts Center was transformed into the Land of Sweets this weekend for the 15th annual Nutcracker Gala, held Saturday and Sunday at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School.
Thirty Island youngsters from the Martha’s Vineyard School of Ballet, under the direction of Beth Vages, shared the stage with 18 professional dancers from the Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance.
Megan Mendez of Vineyard Haven and Alexis Condon of Edgartown, both sixth graders, played the role of Clara, with Megan dancing during Saturday’s evening performance and Alexis taking the stage for the Sunday matinee.