A Nutcracker Story

by Emily C.A. Snyder

Drawing from Tchaikovsky's ballet and the original tale by E.T.A. Hoffman, is part play, part musical, part ballet…and all magic. On Christmas Eve in 1812 Russia, Clara Silberhaus is only one sleep away from entering the world of adulthood. But with the last vestiges of war on the horizon, her father’s life in danger and a rather irritating—and handsome—young prince come for the festivities, is growing up what Clara really wants With a little help from her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeier, can Clara dance past her fears (and some troublesome rats) and into a land of newfound courage and a little holiday hope? 75-90 minutes. 6+ females, 3+ males, 1-15+ any (10-50+ performers possible). Suitable for high school and older performers, and audiences of all ages. Published and performances licensed by YouthPLAYS (), publisher of plays for young actors and audiences.

72 pages, Paperback

Published May 24, 2019

About the author

EMILY C. A. SNYDER has been inventing stories since they were old enough to babble, and writing them down since they were old enough to dictate. Snyder is a novelist, playwright, and academic whose work spans fantasy fiction, gothic satire, and classical theatre. They are the author of the Celtic-inspired "Twelve Kingdoms" novels, the Jane Austenesque "Nachtsturm Castle: A Gothic Austin Satire," and Shakespearean epic plays, including "Cupid and Psyche." Snyder champions underrepresented voices in classic literature, as well as a healthy sense of humour.