Drosselmeyer Inc
June 2009 If you've ever gone to the Nutcracker with your kid and wondered how the hell you got there, well, this is the answer-- the prequel to the Nutcracker Ballet provides enough disinformation and chuckles to keep your mind occupied during the "real thing." You might remember that Herr Drosselmeyer is the weird uncle toy maker who visits Clara's house, entertaining the crowd with puppets and showering the kids with presents. This show tells the story of Drosselmeyer's dolls, the Sugar Plum Fairy's evil monopoly on Clara's affection and the battle for attention fought by all ambitious toys.
Written and directed by: Stephen Brown
Production and lighting design by: Stefanie Slade
Costumes by: Christopher Larson
Performed by: Paul Mulder, Kim Côté, Kate Crews and Stephen Brown
Last but not least, the older generation is represented at the ailing SL Tribune. The reviewer absolutely hated it, hated Stephen and told him to find another job. Stephen replies with loving kindness. Read it all here.
