FIRST STATE BALLET THEATRE KICKS OFF 2023-2024

SEASON AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE WITH COPPÉLIA

The charming tale of love, mischief and a mysterious toy maker
Join the vivacious Swanhilda and her friends as they set out to uncover the identity of the mysterious Coppélia, whose appearance at the workshop of the eccentric Dr. Coppelius sets off a chain of comical misadventures. This charming classic filled with laughs and delightful music and dancing is perfect for young audiences.

Saturday, October 21 at 7 pm
Sunday, October 22 at 2 pm
The Grand Opera House – Copeland Hall
818 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tickets: $19.99-$57
Call 302-652-5577 or visit www.thegrandwilmington.org

FSBT PARTNERS WITH RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF GREATER
DELAWARE FOR TOY DRIVE
FSBT will be conducting a Toy Drive at our three shows in Copeland Hall this season – Coppélia, The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty – to benefit the families staying at Ronald McDonald House in Wilmington. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware serves families with seriously ill children by enabling access to medical care and providing a place that offers comfort, hope, and togetherness. Bring a toy to any performances to donate and brighten the lives of families facing serious challenges.
For a list of suggested donations, visit www.firststateballet.org.

Ronald McDonald House Contact
Erin McGrath
Marketing & Communications Manager
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware
302-428-5322
[email protected]

ABOUT FIRST STATE BALLET THEATRE
Established in 1999, First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT) is Delaware's leader in ballet performance, training, education and outreach. Our mission is to present ballet boldly to Delaware; to enrich our community with live professional performances; to inspire and educate dancers and audiences of the future; and to connect local youth with a creative, inclusive movement experience.
First State Ballet Theatre is Delaware's only professional ballet company and employs a diverse roster of professional dancers from around the world. FSBT is based in Wilmington’s historic Grand Opera House and presents classical and contemporary ballet programming and new works from local and internationally-recognized choreographers.
Each year FSBT reaches over 6,000 people through our performances and outreach programs. The School of FSBT offers ballet classes and other dance programming year-round for students ages three years to seniors and attracts students from Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and all three counties in Delaware.
This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.delawarescene.com.

For more information about First State Ballet Theatre’s 2023-2024 Season,
please visit www.firststateballet.org