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Saturday, January 16, 2010

Olympic Ballet Theatre performs – Peter and the Wolf, the Timeless Tale is Here!

Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) of Edmonds, is pleased to announce the return of timeless tale, Peter and the Wolf, to a theatre near you. Kids Dance for Kids in this captivating narrated performance. Watch Peter, represented by the string instruments of the orchestra, as he and his animal friends, the duck, cat, and bird, represented by the oboe, clarinet and flute, capture a wolf in the forest! This performance includes the OBT trademark, “Introduction to the Magic of Theatre,” an on stage demonstration of scenery, costumes, lighting, masks and props! Enjoy up close performances, climb Peter’s tree, and meet the dancers in a performance which will be sure to delight and mesmerize kids of all ages!

OBT’s public performances will take place at Frances Anderson Cultural Center, Edmonds Sunday February 14 at 2 and 4 pm. Special school group performances begin at Byrnes Performing Arts Center, in Arlington on Monday February 8 at 10:30 am. OBT brings the performances home to Edmonds for intimate studio theatre performances at Frances Anderson Cultural Center, Thursday and Friday February 11 and 12 at 10 and 11:30 am. This production is well known for its child friendly content and atmosphere. 


Tickets for performances of Peter and the Wolf are on sale now. This production offers delightful masks, costumes, and sets in performances at an affordable price. Prices are $20 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. Special school groups of 20 or more at $8 per person. Tickets for all performances may be purchased by calling Olympic Ballet at 425-774-7570.
 
Located at 700 Main Street in Edmonds, Olympic Ballet offers a thriving performing company and ballet school, which promotes dance as a creative performing art and engages the widest possible audiences with a stimulating repertoire of classical, contemporary and dramatic ballets. Join us for our 29th season as we uplift and elevate with the art of dance!

To make reservations or for more information, please call Olympic Ballet Theatre at (425) 774-7570 or visit us on the web.