Haley Bolithon Stars in House Theatre's "The Nutcracker"

Arlington Heights Resident, Haley Bolithon, was cast as "Clara" in The House Theatre of Chicago's annual production of The Nutcracker. The House Theatre of Chicago brings back the hit holiday production with its annual engagement of The Nutcracker, an all-original, ballet-free and family-friendly production playing at The Chopin Theatre upstairs theatre, 1543 W. Division, November 8 – December 30.

Company Members Jake Minton, Phillip Klapperich, Kevin O’Donnell and Tommy Rapley
created the adaptation based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story with original direction and choreography
by Tommy Rapley. Previews take place Thursdays, November 8 and 15, Friday, Nov. 10 and
Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. The press opening is Friday, Nov. 16
at 7:30 p.m. The regular performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays
at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. with an added Sunday 6 p.m. performance on
December 9, 16 and 23. Note: There are no performances on Nov. 9 or 17 and there are
additional added performances on Friday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Preview tickets are $20 with regular run tickets $30 – $50. Student and industry same-day
discounted tickets are available for $20 for all dates, based on availability. Tickets may be
purchased by calling 773.769.3832 or by visiting www.thehousetheatre.com.

The House’s unique take on this classic story has become an annual tradition for many offering
something for everyone during the holiday season. The show is fast-paced, beautifully
choreographed, family-friendly and moving for even those who might be on the Grinch’s side from time to time. This fantastical expansion of the holiday classic centers on Clara’s journey to
save Christmas in the face of grief. With the help of a magical nutcracker, the brave girl risks the darkness, fights the Rat King and saves her family. A modern holiday tradition weaving together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, original songs and spellbinding spectacle to tell a heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hope -- a meaningful outing fit for the whole family.