Ballet Theatre of Scranton recently presented its 44th annual Nutcracker, a gift to the community, at Theater at North. Six performances spanned over three days at the show’s new venue in Scranton.
Emma Black / Staff Photographer
- From left: Caroline, Ian and Eustaquio Ferreira of Waverly, Carine and Joselita Souza of Scranton and Ariandis Aires of Houston.
- Lisa Brister of Dickson City, left, and Annette Zrowka of Nicholson
- Keira Stofko, left, and Rebecca Rothwell, both of Clarks Summit
- From left, Maddie Mecca of Peckville, Bella Dench of Peckville and Jael Stokes of Clarks Summit
- From left: Kileena Champluvier, Roberrt Watkins, Ariannah Watkins and Claira Kilker, all of Scranton
- From left: Janet Selden, Ashlynn Selden and Ryley Liller, all of Duryea
- Nancy Wilson of New York City, N.Y., left, and Carolyn Rydzy of Dupont
- Christie Blondek of Moscow, left, and Rachel Para of Moosic

Emma Black is a photographer and writes Up Close and Personal, which spotlights people from all walks of life in NEPA who have a unique skill, craft, talent or trade. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and University of Scranton, where she studied journalism and electronic media. Emma has been with Times-Shamrock Communications since 2016 and enjoys playing, coaching and following soccer; exploring international cuisine; and doing arts and crafts in her free time. Contact: eblack@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100; @emmablack_13