*North Pointe Ballet <http://northpointeballet.org> (NPB) will present its annual production of The Nutcracker, the beloved holiday tradition, December 6th-8th (Berea-Midpark High School) & 13th-15th (Lorain Palace Theatre).* NPB’s production of The Nutcracker offers a captivating experience that *sets it apart from traditional stagings:* - Integrated *verbal & sign language narration* guides audience members through the story. - *NPB’s Sensory-Friendly performances* <http://northpointeballet.org/sensory-friendly> (12/7 & 12/14 @ 2pm) provide accommodations to reduce loud sounds and adjust dramatic lights, provide a space for taking a sensory break, and allow for a relaxed theater environment. Tickets to this performance are reduced to $10 plus fees. - All ticket prices are in an *affordable* range. - NPB is committed to showcasing *artists of diverse abilities *and backgrounds. - *Interactive opportunities *exist for attendees to meet and take photos with ballerinas in the lobby. NPB Guest Artist Craig Sams III shares, *“I’ve been performing with North Pointe Ballet for approximately three years now. I have never felt like my disability was a disadvantage within the company. One thing I appreciate most about North Pointe Ballet is that the company is all-inclusive: everyone gets a shot. Everyone has a chance, and everyone is equal.”* NPB’s performances will be held at the Berea-MidPark High School Performing Arts Center, 165 E Bagley Road, Berea, OH, December 6-8. For showtimes, visit northpointeballet.org/nutcracker. TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased by visiting North Pointe Ballet’s website <http://northpointeballet.org/nutcracker>, or by phone: 440-973-4830 (North Pointe Ballet office). Questions about tickets can be directed to boxoffice@northpointeballet.org. *Leanna Ruegg* Community Engagement Director & Operations Manager, North Pointe Ballet 515-460-3695 mobile *Making Classical Ballet Accessible to Our Community* Website <https://northpointeballet.org/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/northpointeballet> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/northpointeballet/>