Aiva Berrigan, Arianna Mistretta, Adia Madden, Athena Santini and Nell Porter will perform along with a cast of professional guest artists and other area youth in the Palace Theatre’s upcoming annual production of the timeless classic, The Nutcracker, in six magical performances from Nov. 18 to 20.

18-year-old AivaBerrigan attends Bow High School and will perform the coveted role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in this years’ production. She will also perform the roles of Dew Drop Fairy, Snowflake in Snow Scene, and Flower in Waltz of the Flowers. Berrigan has been dancing for 11 years and has trained with Eastern Ballet Institute, Boston Ballet and has spent the last two years training with Southern NH Dance Theater. She has performed many roles, “dancing different roles in The Nutcracker is so magical and exciting,” stated Berrigan. “It’s a fun way to celebrate the holidays,” she said.

Berrigan will be performing alongside 14-year-old Arianna Mistretta of Concord who attends Bishop Brady High School. Arianna is thrilled to perform the roles of Chinese Soloist, Mouse, and Mirliton Ensemble. 16-year-old Hopkinton youth, Adia Madden will perform the roles of Chinese Soloist, Mouse, and Mirliton Ensemble, along with fellow Hopkinton resident, 11-year-old Athena Santini performing as Party Girl, Soldier, and Candy Cane. Nell Porter, a 10-year old from Bow will perform the roles of Baby Mouse and Polichinelle.

For show times and ticket information call the Palace Theatre Box Office at (603) 668-5588 or visit www.palacetheatre.org.