The Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill Presents THE REAL NUT: THE TRUE STORY OF THE NUTCRACKER

A nutcracker like no other! Adapted from the fantastical story by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Filled with amazing masks, imaginative shadow puppets, original music, a master storyteller, a timid nutcracker, a fearless girl and the ferocious Mouse King!

An entertainment recipe for an astonishing family holiday confection.

Originally produced in Los Angeles, the Aux Dog Theatre is pleased to announce its next production---the holiday family entertainment treat---THE REAL NUT: THE TRUE STORY OF THE NUTCRACKER, an adaptation of the magical tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann that has become a holiday classic.

The epic story begins on Christmas Eve and ends 12 hours later on Christmas morning. But what a 12 hours! Before night becomes morning, our young heroine, Marie, will receive a rather special nutcracker, face the hideous Mouse King and his ferocious army, sacrifice the things she holds most dear, and learn the true meaning of love.

Since The Real Nut is built on storytelling, it requires a master storyteller. Simon found one in Jaime Pardo. He is a member of the Aux Dog Theater Company and was recently seen in "12 Angry Jurors" and "A Shot Away."

He has also worked with Teatro Nuevo New Mexico, the New Mexico Philharmonic and the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Besides telling the story and creating all the characters, Pardo, who is recognized as one of Albuquerque's top costume designer/puppet makers, will also devise several three dimensional mask/puppets for the production.

Henry Sebastian Bender, a theater arts major at the University of New Mexico, is the show's puppeteer and will be manipulating shadow puppets created by Paul Hansen and Barry Simon.

The show also includes an original score which incorporates elements of Balinese music, such as a gamelan orchestra made up primarily of percussive instruments and the traditional Indonesian Monkey Chant, and was composed by Peter Davison.

PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL SHOW TIMES

& OPENING WEEKEND DISCOUNTS

PREVIEW

Thursday, December 1st, with a pay-what-you-can performance. Because this is also the night of the Nob Hill Shop&Stroll, this performance will begin at 5 pm so families can see the play

and then stroll Central Avenue, making this the perfect holiday kick-off for the whole family.

OPENING

Friday, December 2nd, at 7 pm. $10 at 10 minutes to show time

On Saturday, the Twinkle Light Parade will be starting at 5:15 pm and so this performance will begin at 3:30. This will give you enough time to find parking, see the show, and then walk a half block to Central for the Parade. Talk about a fun, fantastical family event for only $10 adults at the door and $8 for Children under 10!

On Sunday, the performance will begin at 2 pm.

All three regular performances on opening weekend will feature the Aux Dog's 10@10 opening weekend pricing, meaning ten minutes before the performance begins all unsold tickets will be priced at $10 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under.

For the remainder of the play's run, Friday night performances will begin at 7 pm, Saturday at 4 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm.

Regularly priced tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students, seniors, ATG, TLC and service members, $14 for SAG, AFTRA and IATSE members and $10 for children 10 and under.

The play runs until Sunday, December 18th.

Tickets may be purchased by clicking on GET TICKETS below or on-line at www.auxdog.com or by calling (505) 254-7716. Aux Dog Theatre's Box Office is located at 3011 Monte Vista Blvd. NE in Nob Hill and is open one hour prior to show times for in person ticket purchases.