Graham Johns (top) performs as a matroishka come to life in a Russian Trepak in the magical second act. The Nutcracker, played by Adam Brody ’14, watches his soldiers—Anastasia Avvakumova ’15, Muriel Joel, Tyler Murphy, and Olivia Legaspi ’15—ready for battle against the Mouse King, and Wilbun’s Clara tenderly comforts her injured Nutcracker. Wilbun alternated the lead role with Madeline Silva ’13, who is also dance captain at PA. The Academy has not presented The Nutcracker since 2008.
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