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Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Right Field to Center Stage |
Avon, Oh - Lake Erie Crushers’ Arden McWilliams is trading in his pinstripes for a dress, and his cleats for ballet slippers. For one night only, McWilliams will play Mother Ginger in the Ohio Dance Theatre’s annual production of the Nutcracker. The outfielder will join the cast of professional and local dancers for their opening night performance on Friday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lorain County Community Center Stocker Arts Center.
Crushers’ Field Manager John Massarelli wishes McWilliams the best, “Arden played a leading role in our run for the Frontier League Championship. Whether playing the outfield or Mother Ginger, he deserves a standing ovation for his performance both on the field and in the community. While we hope he does not ‘break a leg,’ we do hope he hits a home run in his new role."
The Nutcracker opens on Friday, December 18 and runs through Sunday, December 20. Tickets range from $20 to $30 for the general public, $20 to $25 for senior citizens and $16 to $17 for children. For tickets visit www.OhioDanceTheatre.com or call the Stocker box office directly at 440-322-4040.
The Ohio Dance Theatre has invited local youth groups to attend the Dress Rehearsal, followed by a question and answer session on Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. The dress rehearsal is open to the media. To attend, please contact Nicolle Meyer at nmeyer@lakeeriecrushers.com or 440-934-3636.
Dress Rehearsal – Thursday, December 17
4:30 p.m. – Warm-ups
5:45 p.m. – Mother Ginger/McWilliams on Stage
6:30 p.m. – House Opens
7:00 p.m. – Act I / Act II
9:15 p.m. – Question & Answer
The Lake Erie Crushers, 2009 Frontier League Champions, play ball at All Pro Freight Stadium located in Avon, OH. Beginning in 2010, All Pro Freight Stadium will also be home to the Cleveland State University baseball team. The Frontier League is an independent baseball league with 12 teams throughout the Midwest. Season tickets for the 2010 season are on sale now! For more information on tickets, promotions and team news, visit the team website at www.LakeErieCrushers.com or call 440-934-3636.