The Nutcracker

DANIEL HULSHIZER staff Clara (CeCe Resto) dances by with the nutcracker she has received as a gift during a dress rehearsal Nov. 29 for the Performing Arts Ensemble's recent production of "The Nutcracker" at the Two River Theater in Red Bank. For more photos, see page 3. PHOTOS BY DANIEL HULSHIZER staff The beloved tale of "The Nutcracker" unfolds Nov. 29 during a dress rehearsal for the Performing Arts Ensemble's recent holiday production of the ballet classic at the Two River Theatre in Red Bank. Clockwise from top: Scenes at the dress rehearsal - Clara (CeCe Resto) reaches for her gift as Drosselmeyer presents her with the nutcracker. The Sugar Plum Fairy (Jo-Anne Chernish) warms up offstage. Mayumi Asada, center, performs with other ballerinas in the Land of Snow. A life-size toy soldier (Keith Brockett) leaps in the air at the command of toymaker Drosselmeyer (Basil Kotsis).