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CAROLINE LEE
a book bubble about
Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre
Children's Books
Author Insight
Another Place and Time
I am always awed by the grace and beauty of that timeless holiday ballet, "The Nutcracker". I'm also captivated by the crowds of excited young ballerinas wearing their own sparkling headbands, tights and tutus. Anticipation sizzles as the eager audience chatters and shifts restlessly, all awaiting the heavy velvet curtain's rise. I'm guessing most didn't know Tchaikovsky's score was actually written for horses. I certainly didn't until I saw the show for myself. The sleek animals mesmerize with their strong musculature and fancy footwork. Like magic, they intuitively respond to the fearless human performers directing them. Hearts catch in throats, gasps, cheers and clapping erupt from the bedazzled audience. Sequin-clad equestrian daredevils defy gravity on horseback, speeding through each turn of the circular dirt ring in the primitive arena. I didn't have to pretend. I was in another place and time.
Book Excerpt
Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre
“It’s a safe, easy role. You just have to pretend to like the nutcracker gift, go to sleep, and then wake up when he comes to life as your prince. You can pretend, can’t you?”
Her mother laughs. “Oh, you have no idea how well she can pretend. Believe me, her imagination is vivid enough to keep me awake most nights.” She looks at Maxzyne’s father, who shakes his head and chuckles.
Maxzyne squeals in delight. “Of course I can pretend. I mean, I am the most awesome pretender in the universe.”
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