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Laurie Reese or Markos Hernandez (281) 245-2624 (281) 245-2624 (832) 385-0247 (713) 515-3508 lreese@alvinisd.net   mhernandez@alvinisd.net The Alvin High School Theatre Arts Department and the Yellowjacket Theatre Company are proud to present a dramatic holiday double-header: “The Toys Take Over Christmas”by Patricia Clapp and “The Nutcracker” by June Walker Rogers (produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Company). These seasonal one-act comedies are suitable for the whole family and will presented as a full length evening of entertainment on December 7th and 8th at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, December 9th at 2:00 p.m. as a matinee. “The Nutcracker” is a traditional holiday favorite about a little girl given a nutcracker as a present and the fantastic adventures that occur when her present comes to life. Although this version is not a ballet, several dances featuring candycanes, snowflakes and flowers will be highlighted. Senior Elyse Newbury stars as the sweet Clara, while senior Cody Branham delights as the Nutcracker come-to-life. Also starring (in order of appearance): Casey Dworaczyk, Yewande Olaseinde, Josh Strahan, Justin Gatlin, Jade Alonso, Trey Villareal, Misty Feagin, Stevie Bates, Veronica Canales, Iraida Tang, Brooke Bridges, Amber Sullins, Jordan Taylor, Heather Sutton, Lydia Gonzalez, Alicia Wilson, Courtney Jezek, Rachel Cummings, Harrison Lehrman and Michael Garcia. “The Toys Take Over Christmas” also features life-size toys made by a mean, old toymaker who will not give them to children to be loved. When he brings his newest creation to life, a rag doll named Sunny, she convinces the other toys to hold a vote with the children in the audience to elect Santa Claus the greatest toymaker, thus overthrowing the Toymaker. The part of Sunny is being played alternately by senior Gabriella Trevino and junior Natalie Riggs while the part of the mean, old Toymaker is played alternately by sophomore Armando Forero and junior Ryan Dugan. Also starring Scott Bagwell, Michael Garcia, Cavan Spence, Michael Tate, Heather Sutton, Casey Dworaczyk, Stevie Bates, Emily Gallagher, Amber Sullins, Jordan Taylor, Veronica Canales, Alicia Wilson, Lydia Gonzalez and Josh Strahan as Santa Claus. It takes a huge number of students to produce a holiday extravaganza of this nature. Crew members for both shows include Cathryn Watkins, Justin Foxworth, Allison Henderson, Colleen Gigstad-Buckley, Jessica Campbell, Justin Gatlin, Mathew Gruetzmacher and the Technical Theatre Classes. Special holiday treats and entertainment will be available during intermission between the two shows and the full evening runs approximately 2 hours. Tickets will be on sale the entire month of November and can be purchased from the Alvin High School office, from a cast or crew member, or reserved by calling the Theatre Office at (281) 245-2624. Adult tickets are $5, while student/children tickets are $3 and seniors in the 65 club get in for free, so bring the whole family and start your holiday season with the Yellowjacket Theatre Company!
 * // For Immediate Release  //**
 * // November 1, 2007  //**
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