The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union rigger, Danny Maldonado steadies a column from atop the scissor lift as the crew builds the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union crew build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union worker Kenny Herisse, shares a laugh as they build the set for the 2023 Orlando Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” inside Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Orlando Ballet has invested $3.6 million in the all-new production. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)