Families love it and many make it an annual event to kick off the holiday season. It is based on the story of Hoffman to the music of Tchaikovsky. Harley Halpern did the Lighting design. The costumes and scenery are magnificent. It is a spectacular worth seeing.
Midnight is a contemporary ballet with three lead dancers and a corps of ten dancers.
It was choreographed by Phyllis Papa to celebrate the island swim in Atlantic City where area companies from New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York participated in a festival. Lead Dancer was Marilyn Korte with Christopher Kardell and Alicia Gomes. Phyllis Papa, ACBT's founding director, and recipient of the 1998 Brazilian Gold Medal directed and choreographed the play. Lighting designer is Harley Halpern and costume design is Leigh Ann Boyle and Theresa Resino. This children's favorite for all ages is filled with laughter and fun.