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Piece of Berlin Wall at Nutcracker Performances

Submitted by sgleason on Sun, 2009/11/15 - 07:17
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The Conservatory of Dance & Theatre in Galax will offer attendees an opportunity to hold a piece of history at its upcoming performances of The Nutcracker ballet. An actual chunk of the Berlin Wall will be available for the public to see and hold. 

Artistic Director Barbara Johnson is pleased that a piece of the Wall has been loaned to the Conservatory for this year’s performances. “The story of The Nutcracker takes place in Germany at the home of the Stahlbaum Family. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and we are commemorating this point in history with a rare opportunity for the public,” she said.
 
The piece of the Berlin Wall is on loan from Susan Gleason of Fries, whose daughter, Claire, is dancing in The Nutcracker. Gleason was living in Germany when the Wall fell and visited Berlin twice, collecting over 30 pieces. “I only have four pieces left, having given the majority away. Pieces of the Berlin Wall are now spread all over the world,” she said.
 
Gleason’s biggest chunk of the Wall will be available for the public during intermission.
 
The Conservatory will present The Nutcracker Thursday, December 10 at 6:00pm and Sunday, December 13 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm at Galax High School. There will also be two shows at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson, North Carolina on Saturday, December 12 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm.
 
Reserve tickets are $12 adults and $5 for children 13 and under and are on sale now at the Conservatory located at 119 West Grayson Street in Galax. Entrance is in the back under the covered porch. For more information call 276-236-2105 or visit www.galaxballet.com. For tickets information on the Ashe Civic Center performances, call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-2787.