Clara and her friends act out a scene during act one of “The Nutcracker” ballet performance on Dec. 8 at Stephens Auditorium. The 38th annual “The Nutcracker” ballet will continue to run at Stephens Auditorium on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 1:30 p.m.

Clara and her friends act out a scene during act one of “The Nutcracker” ballet performance on Dec. 8 at Stephens Auditorium. The 38th annual “The Nutcracker” ballet will continue to run at Stephens Auditorium on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 1:30 p.m.