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Special 30th anniversary So much to celebrate “Nutcracker” planned HVMI looks back and ahead after 50 years of ministry
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Mouse King. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote the o celebrate three decades of score for the ballet, which presenting “The Nutcracker” was first performed in to Lancaster-area audiences, 1892 and has since the Viktor Yeliohin International become a Christmas clasBallet Academy will hold a special sic. Among the more than presentation of the ballet, which 100 dancers taking part will bring together on stage in this year’s performance 20 dancers who have played Clara will be children from more than 10 Lancaster in the production. “The Nutcracker” will be presented dance studios as well as at the High Fine Arts Center at professional dancers from Lancaster Mennonite School, the United States and one 2176 Lincoln Highway East, from Ukraine. According to Viktor Lancaster, on Friday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, at 1 and Yeliohin International 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. Ballet Academy adminisThe former Claras will be honored at trative assistant Kelly Boettger, bringing back the 1 p.m. show on Dec. 2. The story of “The Nutcracker” has the women who have its roots in “The Nutcracker and the danced the role of Clara is Mouse King,” written in 1816 by a tradition that is pracE.T.A. Hoffmann. The ballet tells the ticed at special anniverMeighan DuBosq, a senior at Pennsylvania tale of a young girl, named Clara, who sary performances. “They Leadership Charter School, will dance the part is given the gift of a nutcracker that will be introduced during of Clara in the Viktor Yeliohin International comes to life on Christmas Eve. Clara’s intermission,” explained Ballet Academy Christmas presentation of beloved toy then battles the Boettger, who noted that “The Nutcracker.” each dancer will receive a gift, flowers, and this year’s T-shirt. She noted that all the Claras are from Lancaster or York counties and that two former Claras will dance in this year’s production. “One will be the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the other is dancing the role of a parent and in ‘Waltz of the Flowers,’” she said. Yeliohin, who serves as artistic director for the ballet, noted this year’s performance will be especially “memorable and exciting because the former Claras will be recognized on stage and in the program.” A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be designated to help Ukrainian dancers who were deeply affected by the ongoing war. Tickets may be reserved by calling 610-914-3663 or purchased online at www.vyballet.com. Questions may be emailed to vyibanutcracker Ballet students from all over Lancaster County are preparing to dance tickets@gmail.com. Tickets will also their roles in the 30th anniversary presentation of “The Nutcracker” by the Viktor Yeliohin International Ballet Academy. be available at the door. BY ANN MEAD ASH
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HVMI (Handi-vangelism Ministries International) experienced two exciting events in September. First, the organization moved from its offices in Ephrata to a new building at 3261 Rothsville Road, Akron, built on land the ministry has
owned since 2017. Then, about two weeks later, the ministry celebrated 50 years of serving individuals with disabilities with a birthday party held in that same building. “The birthday party was a way to get people with disabilities and their families involved in the celebration,” said Kyle Robinson, executive director See Handi-vangelism pg 3
Handi-vangelism Ministries International staff members (from left) Kyle Robinson, Tim Sheetz, and Kathy Sheetz stand outside the recently completed offices at the organization’s new home in Akron.
The message behind the words LMHS to present “Animal Farm” BY ANN MEAD ASH
Aware that Lancaster Mennonite High School (LMHS) students had presented “The House at Pooh Corner,” a children’s story, in the fall of 2022, the school’s new director, Katelyn Coryell, was looking for a thought-provoking show for her directorial debut. “(‘Animal Farm’) masquerades as a children’s story when it’s a really deep allegory,” said Coryell. “I wanted to give (student actors) something different in
regard to their theater education.” “Animal Farm,” based on the book by George Orwell, will be staged in the High Fine Arts Center, 2176 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 2, 3, and 4, at 7 p.m., with an additional 3 p.m. show on Nov. 4. “Animal Farm” is the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer with the goal of creating a new society where the animals can experience See LMHS pg 2
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