The Crown Shines For “The Snow Queen” This Year In Dalton

By Ray Bassett

Published November 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM EST

Cast members of this year’s production of “The Snow Queen” at Creative Arts Guild.

(Aired Thu 11/14/24)

This time of year, “The Snow Queen” reigns once more in Dalton.

Creative Arts Guild and Ballet Dalton present a full-length ballet of the fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen that journeys through the seasons.

This year’s production of “The Snow Queen” premieres on Thursday, November 21st at the Dalton High School Theatre - and concludes on Sunday, November 24th.

Jessie Southerland is the Guild’s director of dance - and the director of “The Snow Queen.”

Melanie Walker - a high school senior - plays Gerda.

Finley Bonanno - also a senior - plays two roles: the Spring Princess and the Fall Princess.

Poster for this year’s production of “The Snow Queen.”

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