Long Valley Teen to Shine as Soloist in 'The Nutcracker' at Kean University

The holiday season is going to be a special one for Long Valley’s Brynne Harper.

The West Morris Central senior will be part of an extraordinary cast in the production of The Nutcracker performed by the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble at Kean University in December.

Harper, 17, has been a member of the ensemble since 2008, and will soak up the spotlight as a solo performer in two of the full-length performance’s routines. Harper will dance in the roles of Harlequin and Arabian, as well as be part of the Snowflake, Spanish, and Rose Waltz routines.

Performances will be held Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 and 7 p.m., and again on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $30 for standard seats; $20 for student, seniors and children.

Wilkings Theatre at Kean University can be contacted at 908-737-7469 or by visiting keanstage.com.

Pictured: Brynne Harper. Photo Credit Shawna Feolo for New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble.