‘Snow Maiden' ballet returns to Sonoma

SCD kids take on youth version of ?Russian opera|

Cast List

Old Woman: Nella Papadin

Domovoi (House Spirit): Grace Berger

Naughty Sisters: Anna Cline, Ximena Landeros, Sara McDermott, Natalie Palmgren

Lel's Girlfriend: Bella Buhman

A Village Girl: Kiley Cook

Lel a Shepherd Boy: Evan Johnston

Village Boy: Felix Rebolledo

A Village Mother: Ruby Reate

Younger Sisters: Stella Albertazzi, Valentina Coleman, Violet Cowles, Lulu Kimball

Gypsy Fortune-Teller: Siobhan O'Reilly

Snow Angels: Isabella Silvi, Sierra Sowinski

Snow Queen: Laura Couchman

Snow Maiden: Emily Curiel

West Wind: Natalie Palmgren

South Wind: Anna Cline

East Wind: Ximena Landeros

North Wind: Fiona Cole

Snow Flurries: Nazaré Azevedo, Amber Chang, Anna Cline, Thea Cobb, Kiley Cook, Lizzie Hidalgo

Frost Fairy: Kiley Cook

Ice Princess: Bella Buhman

Snow Flakes: Genevieve Cook, Violet Cowles, Clare Cuneo, Sofia Galleto

Snow Guards: Mia McDermott, Felix Rebolledo

Icicles: Lulu Kimball, Abigail Neves

Ice Crystals: Bianca Bollot, Valentina Coleman, Nyah Leslie, Penny Papadin, Sofia Pomares, Savanah Rayner, Solis Schnabel

Snow Man: Aaron Bremner

Mama Winter: Thea Cobb

Snow Drops: Stella Albertazzi, Miku Belcher, Scarlet Collins

Jack Frost: Vivian Cuneo

Snow Balls: Livi Harb, Lizzie Hidalgo, Sara McDermott, Ruby Reate

Firebird: Nazaré Azevedo

The Sebastiani Theatre will host two matinee performances of 'The Snow Maiden: A Russian Wonder Tale of Love and Magic' in December. With a cast comprised of adults and children ages 6 to 16, the full-length ballet and dance performance recounts a classic Russian folktale. 'This classic folktale is as popular in Russia as 'The Nutcracker' and it will charm you and warm your heart,' says Sonoma Conservatory of Dance director Patty O'Reilly.

The Sonoma Conservatory of Dance is partnering with SAY Grief Services for these performances to raise awareness and funds for the youth-serving nonprofit.

In addition to dozens of local dancers, a guest dancer Evan Johnston is featured as Lel, the Russian shepherd boy who falls head-over-heels in love with the beautiful and mystical Snow Maiden, played by Sonoma Conservatory of Dance's own Emily Curiel.

Reserved seating tickets for the 1 p.m. shows on Dec. 10 and 11 are on sale now. All seats purchased before show day are reserved. Tickets can be purchased by visiting SCD at 561 Broadway, Suite B or online at SonomaConservatoryofDance.org and clicking on the link for Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets are $22 for adults, $17 for students (ID required) and seniors, and $12 for children under 12. Call 938-1424.

Cast List

Old Woman: Nella Papadin

Domovoi (House Spirit): Grace Berger

Naughty Sisters: Anna Cline, Ximena Landeros, Sara McDermott, Natalie Palmgren

Lel's Girlfriend: Bella Buhman

A Village Girl: Kiley Cook

Lel a Shepherd Boy: Evan Johnston

Village Boy: Felix Rebolledo

A Village Mother: Ruby Reate

Younger Sisters: Stella Albertazzi, Valentina Coleman, Violet Cowles, Lulu Kimball

Gypsy Fortune-Teller: Siobhan O'Reilly

Snow Angels: Isabella Silvi, Sierra Sowinski

Snow Queen: Laura Couchman

Snow Maiden: Emily Curiel

West Wind: Natalie Palmgren

South Wind: Anna Cline

East Wind: Ximena Landeros

North Wind: Fiona Cole

Snow Flurries: Nazaré Azevedo, Amber Chang, Anna Cline, Thea Cobb, Kiley Cook, Lizzie Hidalgo

Frost Fairy: Kiley Cook

Ice Princess: Bella Buhman

Snow Flakes: Genevieve Cook, Violet Cowles, Clare Cuneo, Sofia Galleto

Snow Guards: Mia McDermott, Felix Rebolledo

Icicles: Lulu Kimball, Abigail Neves

Ice Crystals: Bianca Bollot, Valentina Coleman, Nyah Leslie, Penny Papadin, Sofia Pomares, Savanah Rayner, Solis Schnabel

Snow Man: Aaron Bremner

Mama Winter: Thea Cobb

Snow Drops: Stella Albertazzi, Miku Belcher, Scarlet Collins

Jack Frost: Vivian Cuneo

Snow Balls: Livi Harb, Lizzie Hidalgo, Sara McDermott, Ruby Reate

Firebird: Nazaré Azevedo

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