NUTCRACKER Ballet and SNOW DAY Brighten Holiday Season at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Dec. 14 to 22

Holiday fun is on the schedule at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre with two special events in December: Dance Connection's family version of "The Nutcracker" ballet Dec. 14 to 16 and the interactive live radio show "Snow Day," presented by MPOnStage Dec. 22. Kelsey Theatre is located on Mercer's West Windsor Campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Even the youngest theater goers will embrace the wonder of "The Nutcracker," a
fully-narrated, one-hour performance set to the beloved Tchaikovsky score. Join Clara,
the Nutcracker and the Sugar Plum Fairy as dolls and sweets come to life, mice and toy
soldiers do battle, and snowflakes dance in a snow covered forest. The large cast is
composed almost entirely of children and teens in a production that includes beautiful
costumes and scenery full of warmth and wonder.

At the conclusion of the show, families are invited on stage to meet their favorite
characters, who will be available to sign autographs. Performances take place Friday,
Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m.
and 4 p.m. Dance Connection is based in Hillsborough under the direction of Daivd
Kieffer. Tickets for "The Nutcracker" are $16 for adults, and $14 for seniors and
children.

Completing the holiday festivities at Kelsey Theatre is "Snow Day." Presented by
MPOnStage, this interactive, wholly original live radio show is a whimsical winter story
that will be told on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

What happens when school is closed because of the weather? Lots of fun in the snow
and hot chocolate afterward, of course! Written by award-winning director Diana
Gilman Maurer and author Lyndsey Rose Harper, "Snow Day" will give the audience an
unforgettable experience of how a radio show is presented - including participation by
audience volunteers as impromptu Foley Artists and Voice Actors. Families will watch
entertainment professionals create sound effects by using everyday objects, learn about unique holiday traditions, and unite with the community to celebrate this wonderfully diverse season.

"Snow Day" is a guaranteed good time for the whole family. Tickets are $12 for adults
and $10 for seniors and children.

Tickets for both shows may be purchased online at www.KelseyTheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking is available next to the theater. For a complete listing of adult and
children's events, visit the Kelsey website or call the box office for a brochure.