- June 21, 2025
Maleficent, the Lilac Fairy and Princess Aurora will be portrayed by Hannah Mayall, Alayna Byrom and Eva Lehnertz, respectively. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The Rose Garlands. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Alayna Byrom as the Lilac Fairy and the lilac attendants. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Alayna Byrom (right) as the Lilac Fairy, poses with her fellow fairies: (from right to left) Emma Billings, Olivia Kushner, Cristina Pruna, Danica Jenkins and Betsy Reese. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Back: Danica Jenkins, Alayna Byrum and Emma Billings. Front: Cristina Pruna, Betsy Reese and Olivia Kushner. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Princess Aurora will star Eva Lehnertz. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Princess Aurora will be portrayed by Eva Lehnertz. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Maleficent and the Lilac Fairy will be portrayed by Hannah Mayall and Alayna Byrom. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Maleficent and the Lilac Fairy will be portrayed by Hannah Mayall and Alayna Byrom. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The European Performing Arts Conservatory in Ormond Beach is taking audiences on a journey through a fairytale kingdom with its semi-annual ballet production of "Sleeping Beauty."
To be presented at the Seabreeze High School theatre at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, the production will feature Eva Lehnertz as Princess Aurora, Hannah Mayall as Maleficent and Alayna Byrom as the benevolent Lilac Fairy.
"This is one of the most beloved ballets of all time," EPAC Artistic Director Kaley Marshall said in a press release. “Our dancers have poured their hearts into bringing this story to life with both technical precision and heartfelt emotion. It's a perfect celebration of the classical ballet tradition and a wonderful experience for the whole family.”
A cast of over 60 dancers is taking part in the show, from young students to seasoned performers, the press release states. Set to Tchaikovsky's music, the ballet tells the story of Princess Aurora who was cursed by Maleficent at her christening to prick her finger on a spindle and die. The Lilac Fairy softens the curse and ensures Aurora will awaken with true love's kiss, and 100 years later, a prince braves the journey to awaken her and restore peace to the kingdom.
Tickets cost $31.95 and are available at https://SleepingBeautyBalletbyEPAC.eventbrite.com. Ages 5 and under are free.
The Seabreeze High School theatre is located at 2700 N. Oleander Ave. in Daytona Beach.
