Page 5 - March 2021 Newsletter

Every December for the past 27 years, the Egyptian Theatre has
hosted the Beth Fowler Dance Company for their performance of the
classic ballet, The Nutcracker. Sadly, this holiday tradition would not be
BETH FOWLER
BETH FOWLER able to take place like normal in 2020. But thanks to hard work, planning
and some creative pivoting, we were still able to host this holiday staple
as a movie!
DANCE In early November, we welcomed small groups of dancers to film
DANCE

individual scenes from the ballet right on our stage with the professional
video services of Dan Kapper. Dan captured not only the gorgeous stage
sweeping shots that showed the entirety of a scene, but also beautiful

COMPANY
COMPANY close up shots that audiences do not normally get to see during a live
performance. Over the course of a week, all scenes were filmed and then
it was on to editing!
With our theatre sadly being shut down again during the month of
“ “ NUTCRACKER : : December, we had to get creative once more. We decided to have a ‘Jolly
NUTCRACKER
January’ and had numerous showings late in the month complete with
a red carpet welcoming the dancers who were able to watch themselves
THE MOVIE ” ” on the silver screen. Watching the joy on the faces of the dancers as they
THE MOVIE
got to perform and then watch themselves on the big screen was just as
magical as The Nutcracker itself. We are incredibly proud that we were
able to work with this long standing community partner to make this
event happen during COVID and bring a bright spot of holiday magic
during these difficult times.