Clara (Kristy Nguyen) takes flight while dancing with the Nutcracker Prince (Alexander Badawi). Wayne Tilcock/Enterprise photo

Hanneke Lohse, left, directs the cast of "The Nutcracker," with Lead Flower Beatriz Yankelevich in front. Wayne Tilcock/Enteprise photo

Mack, right, and Katie Jones perform as party hosts Herr and Frau Stahlbaum in "The Nutcracker." Their daughter Gianna, 6, and son Callum, 2, are also in the production. Wayne Tilcock/Enterprise photo