In the 16th annual production of “A Sweet Dream Nutcracker” by the Orinda Ballet Academy, (Front Row L-R) Penelope Rodriquez, Reese Jackson, Renee Silberschmidt (Clara) Kendall Eric Sparks (Uncle Drosselmeyer), Paloma Branson, Mia Lerner, Madeline Mai; (Back row L-R) Gianna Galando, Sadie Elkind, Emma Silberschmidt, Ella Pierce, Maya Elkind (Snow Queen), Emily Charo, Bailey Brothers, Chloe Sabo-Nichols, Zoey Ying, Mia Jeric. Professional guest artists include Olivia Powell, Kendal Eric Sparks, Jace Pauly, Maurice Monge. Show dates and times are held at the Orinda Library Auditorium, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Additional information at orindaballetacademy.com.
