More
and more dolls and toys crowd the stage as s pair of Russian
dolls, dressed in Russian folk costumes of old, dance traditional
steps. (fig.1
G. Vishnjakova and U. Mineyev as Russian dolls; 2nd act)
As
a grand finale, all the dancing dolls get together, celebrating
their new friend Marie and the very handsome Prince. Life,
at the moment, seems to be a bowl of cherries!
(fig.2 Dance of Dolls; 2nd act)
Suddenly
Marie’s attention is drawn to the toy boat hanging from the
Christmas tree. As she stares in disbelief, it grows larger
and larger, so large in fact that it is now a full-sized ship.
The Prince takes Marie’s hand and they slowly board the ship.
The Prince takes Marie’s hand and they slowly board the ship,
waving good-bye to the dolls and telling them they are off to
the Kingdom of Sweets.
(fig.3 set of 6th scene)
Beautiful fairies
welcome Marie and the Prince to the Kingdom of Sweets. This
is a land of kindness and honesty … there is no place for
evil here!
(fig.4 Waltz;
2nd act)
Soon
handsome Pages appear and dance their welcome to the Prince
and Marie. “Welcome to the Kingdom of Sweets” … the Land where
there is no evil … “We hear no evil … see no evil … and do
no evil. Welcome, welcome, you are safe here from the Mouse
King.” (fig.5
Waltz; 2nd act)
The
Fairies and the Pages dance together as they are told to prepare
for a royal wedding, for the Prince has proposed to Marie
and they shortly will be married in a royal wedding ceremony
full of pomp, music and dancing.(fig.6
Waltz; 2nd act)
