Ep. 126 - The Nutcracker Suite in LA

American Contemporary Ballet's artistic director/choreographer Lincoln Jones and performer Paige Wilkey (Sugar Plum Fairy, Mother Ginger) chat about the innovative, fresh and immersive Nutcracker Suite show that ACB has put on during the holiday season. Long characterized as the quintessential ballet to see every year during holidays, the American Contemporary Ballet - under the leadership of Jones - has employed an interactive and fantasy-like twist on the well-known ballet. From pre- and post-show receptions featuring popcorn and glasses of champagne to being surrounded by snow on the walls and floors, ACB's The Nutcracker Suite offers something new and more adult to the typical child-friendly show. In this interview, Jones shares his inspiration for wanting to put an immersive twist on The Nutcracker and the various winter wonderland-inspired elements that make you feel part of the show. Wilkey, who's performed in a production of The Nutcracker every year, shares why ACB's refreshing take on the ballet allows her to fully showcase her talents while successfully reinventing the show to be more exciting and impactful.