Long Valley Teen Dancer Takes on 'The Nutcracker' at Kean University

A Long Valley teen will join world-renowned dancers in this season’s production of “The Nutcracker” at the Wilkins Theatre at Kean University, according to a press release from the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble.

Brynne Harper, 16, will take part in the holiday classic for three performances on Dec. 14 and 15 at the northern New Jersey college.

Harper will dance in two roles, as Harlequin and Arabian, the press release said. Harper is a junior at West Morris Central High School.

This is the 43rd annual production of The Nutcracker by the NJDTE, the statement said, and will include performers Christina Dooling, Mark Caserta, Rosemary Sabovick-Bleich, Joseph Fritz, Bradley Shelver, Ricardo Zayas and Darwin Black.

Performances will be held at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, followed by a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Tickets are $30 standard, and $20 for students, seniors and children. Wilkins Theatre box office can be contacted at 908-737-7469 or keanstage.com.