A scene from “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Red Chair Children’s Production Company at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Haley Briggs, 7, dressed as Marzipan, right, and other girls prepare for their performance in “The Nutcracker.” (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Jessica O’Brien, 11, left, and Areeg Khalifeh, 6, put on makeup for the production. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
In Snowflakes costume, Ella McDonough, 5, left, and Sophia Cabral, 6, admire Simone Bethel, 7, who is in a Marzipan costume. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Girls await their chance to shine in “The Nutcracker” at the Alex Theatre. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Sophia Cabral gets her makeup done. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Rose Filichia is dressed as a Harlequin doll. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
The dancers put their hours of practice to good use in “The Nutcracker.” (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
