My daughter has a part in the Southwest Virginia Ballet’s Nutcracker again this year. They’re doing 2 shows this weekend at the Roanoke Civic Center. Let’s hope more people come see the performances this year than last year.

Because ticket sales were so bad last year, they decided that they needed to cut expenses and not utilize the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra’s services this year. I would think that they could cut more expenses by moving the performance to either the Salem Civic Center or Olin Hall next year.

The Southwest Virginia Ballet also needs to advertise this event. Sending the kids home with some posters isn’t cutting it. I’ve heard plenty of advertising for the Moscow Ballet, but nothing for Southwest Virginia’s Nutcracker. How can you expect people to come see the show if you don’t let them know about it???