Kayla Petruccelli, of Winthrop, MA, is performing in Boston Ballet’s production of Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker in the Party Scene. PETRUCCELLI has been a student at Boston Ballet School for nine years. The Nutcracker opens November 26 at the Citizens Bank Opera House with performances through December 26.
Kayla is ecstatic to be back on the stage performing at The Boston Opera House again.. She is no stranger to the stage, this will be her 4th year performing in “The Nutcracker” along with past performances with Boston Ballet in “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty”. In addition to her training with The Boston Ballet School, she has extensive dance and theatre training with elite schools in New York City and Miami. She is also a child actress and has been in multiple commercials, tv series, and movies. She has worked on the series ”The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, “Modern Love”, Season 1 and Season 2 in “NOS4A2”, movies “I Feel Pretty”, “The Mothership”, “Salem’s Lot”, and “Spirited” and commercials for MVP Healthcare, ConvenientMD, and Emilio’s restaurant in NYC to name a few. Kayla is a child who absolutely loves to perform. She is truly honored to be cast in this year’s special production of Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”.
Nissinen’s The Nutcracker “…sets the standard for breathtaking ballet magic.” (Karen Campbell, The Boston Globe) This version of the classic tale, created for Boston Ballet in 2012, is one of the largest builds the Company has ever done, engaging craftspeople from across the United States. Acclaimed, award winning scenic and costume designer Robert Perdziola illustrated more than 40 sketches that were transformed into the production’s larger-than-life sets that range from calm, subtle colors in the Act I party scene to vibrant colors in Act II’s Nutcracker Kingdom. The production also incorporated more than 350 beautifully intricate costumes, designed by Perdziola. Lighting design is by renowned Finnish designer Mikki Kunttu. The Boston Ballet Orchestra, the second largest musical organization in New England, led by Boston Ballet Music Director Mischa Santora, performs Tchaikovsky’s renowned score. Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker is sponsored by Primark. Additional support is provided by PNC Bank.
All children performing in The Nutcracker are students of Boston Ballet School and Boston Ballet School’s Professional Division at Walnut Hill and coached by an experienced staff including Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen, Children’s Rehearsal Director Dalay Parrondo, and Boston Ballet School’s world-renowned faculty. Students auditioned and started rehearsing for the production in October. They will continue rehearsals through November, which includes rehearsals with Company dancers and costume fittings with Boston Ballet’s Costume Shop. They will experience the unique, backstage atmosphere at the Citizens Bank Opera House through technical and dress rehearsals, as well as performances accompanied by the Boston Ballet Orchestra.
Participating in a full-length ballet is an important performance opportunity for students, exposing them to aspects of ballet they do not experience in a regular class. The students learn about the hard work and enjoyment that composes a live ballet performance and have the unique opportunity to dance alongside Boston Ballet’s 63 internationally-acclaimed professional dancers from around the world.
For a full synopsis and additional details, visit bostonballet.org.
All 35 performances of The Nutcracker will take place at the Citizens Bank Opera House (539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111):
Friday, December 3 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 4 at 1:30 pm
Saturday, December 4 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 5 at 1:30 pm
Sunday, December 5 at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, December 8 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 9 at 7:30 pm
Friday, December 10 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 11 at 1:30 pm
Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 12 at 1:30 pm
Sunday, December 12 at 7:30 pm
Tuesday, December 14 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 15 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 16 at 7:30 pm
Friday, December 17 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 18 at 1:30 pm
Saturday, December 18 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 19 at 1:30 pm
Sunday, December 19 at 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 21 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 22 at 1:30 pm
Wednesday, December 22 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 23 at 1:30 pm
Thursday, December 23 at 7:30 pm
Friday, December 24 at 11:00 am
Friday, December 24 at 3:00 pm
Saturday, December 26 at 1:30 pm
Saturday, December 26 at 6:00 pm
Tickets start at $39. For more information, visit bostonballet.org/nutcracker or call 617.695.6955.
The Nutcracker performance length is approximately 2 hours including one intermission.
Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Mikko Nissinen Set & Costume Design: Robert Perdziola