Loomis residents Emily Friesen, Svea North, and Brooklyn Reis will be dancing in PTB's 12th annual Nutcracker production. Kick off your holiday season with this affordable family treat! This enchanting rendition of the beloved classic features professional guest artists as well as over 80 Placer area youth.

Join Clara at her family's festive party, root for the toy soldiers battling mice, then travel with Clara and her beloved Nutcracker Prince through a dream kingdom of snow and ice to the Sugar Plum Fairy's palace, where a dazzling array of entertainers from around the world give her and the audience an unforgettable show.

Performances will be held at Placer High School Theatre (275 Orange Street, Auburn) on:

Sat. 11/28 at 12 noon & 4 pm

Sun. 11/29 at 12 noon & 4 pm

Sat. 12/05 at 2 pm

Sun. 12/06 at 12 noon & 4 pm

All seats are reserved ($11-$18 plus service charge). Group discounts available. Also, a very special tea lunch with Nutcracker characters will be served on Sat. 12/5 at 11 a.m. and is packaged with VIP seating at the 2pm show for $40.

Call (916) 630-7820 or visit www.placertheatreballet.org for tickets or more information.