Welcome to Roanoke Ballet Theatre's 2013 winter production of The Magic Toyshop. Our dancers have truly proven themselves with their elegance, grace, and technique. Together, we have taken a beautiful message of love, goodwill, and kindness and put it into dance form. The Magic Toyshop has been quite a labor of love. I would like to sincerely thank all of the parents and volunteers who have helped make this production a success. A special thanks goes to our Board Members for supporting this institution.

I would like to give a warm welcome to our guest dancer Jonathan Harris along with our new staff and company members Renee Aguilera, Peter Bradley, Caleb Waybright and Jamisen Taylor. Roanoke Ballet Theatre is also happy to be collaborating with dancers from Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy in this year's production. To all of my dancers, I am very proud of you and I always will be. I have seen your dedication and love for dance grow this year while rehearsing. Remember that in the soul of every dancer is the spirit of joy. Please enjoy The Magic Toyshop.

Sandra Meythaler
Executive/Artistic Director

About Roanoke Ballet Theatre: Roanoke Ballet Theatre (RBT) is Roanoke's non-profit school of dance, providing excellent instruction in ballet, pointe, modern, tap, jazz, and specialty classes for all ages and skill levels. RBT maintains a performing company of professionals and student members who perform and tour throughout the year. RBT is a Center in the Square Organization and is a beneficiary of the Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences.