Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. —WHITE RIVER JUNCTION —Audiences of all ages will delight in “Thumbelina,” an original story ballet from Avant Vermont Dance, touring southeastern Vermont this July.
An adventurous tale of a tiny girl who meets a cast of animals on her way to a magical fairyland, “Thumbelina” will be presented at Lyman Point Park in White River Junction on Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. as part of The Junction Dance Festival. Additional showtimes include Monday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at Riverside Park in Springfield and Friday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Retreat Farm in Brattleboro.
The role of Thumbelina will be performed by Julie Frew, with Amelia Allen, Shannon Aubin, Sarah Cano-Dugat, Samantha Cross, Niavh Gibney, Keigan Illingworth, Jessy Joy Lipton Pierce, Suzanne Stern, and Kamron Yuengling dancing featured roles.
The production is anchored by a team of Vermont artists, with choreography by Ashley Hensel-Browning, a narrated score from Evan Premo of Scrag Mountain Music, and sets and props by Mark Yuengling, Evie Lovett, and Elizabeth Billings.
The outdoor performances will feature lawn seating. Attendees are invited to bring blankets or low-profile chairs. Weather-related date changes will be announced at facebook.com/avantvt.
