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THE MILWAUKEE BALLET

THE NUTCRACKER: DROSSELMEYER’S IMAGINARIUM

December 1, 2023 ENTERTAINMENT VENUES SCENERY

VENUE: The Marcus Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee, WI
YEAR: 2023

A cherished holiday tradition, this new production of The Nutcracker radiates whimsy, charm, and enchantment, captivating audiences with its lavish painted drops and scenery.

  • Six drops, five portals, eight sliders, four pairs of legs, two painted scrims, and one hard wall and header.
  • A Christmas tree decorated with 1,973 LED nodes and 60 LED candles
  • Four pairs of snow legs, each with distinct on-stage profiles, kept taut by hook-and-loop tape stitched to the fabric and securely fastened to aluminum and plywood frames.
  • Twelve scenery wagons including, Drosselmeyer’s workshop, a large door unit, a regular sized fireplace, an extra-large fireplace, an extra-large castle, a clown cart, a sweets machine, and a large hat (hot) air balloon.

MAKE YOUR VISION A REALITY.

Contact us today to get started with your project.

LET’S GET STARTED

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THE NUTCRACKER: DROSSELMEYER’S IMAGINARIUM
THE NUTCRACKER: DROSSELMEYER’S IMAGINARIUM

Scenic Solutions crafted the captivating scenery for Milwaukee Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER, turning the stage into a holiday wonderland.

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THE MILWAUKEE BALLET

THE NUTCRACKER: DROSSELMEYER’S IMAGINARIUM

ENTERTAINMENT VENUES SCENERY

Client: The Milwaukee Ballet

Venue: The Marcus Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee, WI

Year: 2023

A Whimsical Reimagining of a Classic Ballet

Scenic Solutions brought The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium to life with a vibrant array of expertly crafted scenic elements that offered a fresh twist on the beloved holiday tradition. This production called for more than festive backdrops—it demanded a fully immersive environment that could transport audiences into a magical, dreamlike world.

Our team provided custom engineering, fabrication, and technical direction to create a visually engaging experience that supported storytelling, choreography, and the overall theatrical vision.

Scenic Design That Blends Style with Storytelling

The challenge of this project was to maintain the emotional and narrative integrity of The Nutcracker while embedding a fresh design language. We worked closely with worked closely with the set designer and the creative team to ensure that each scenic element enhanced the world of Drosselmeyer, a character reimagined as a fantastical inventor and storyteller.

Visual Inspiration and Design Direction

  • Mechanical motifs and details
  • Rich textures, metallic finishes, and layered visual depth
  • Modular scenic elements that adapt to choreography and blocking

Custom Scenic Fabrication for Live Ballet Performance

With multiple acts and elaborate dance sequences, the scenic elements had to be as functional as they were visually striking. Scenic Solutions custom-fabricated components that allowed for seamless transitions, safe movement, and striking stage presence.

The Nutcracker is an annual event, and this set was built to last several years with efficient warehouse storage in mind.

Our Deliverables Included:

  • Full scenic fabrication based on custom design specifications
    • Four pairs of snow legs with distinct on-stage profiles for each.
      These were kept taut by hook-and-ladder tape stitched to the fabric and securely fastened to the aluminum and plywood frames
    • 12 scenery wagons including Drosselmeyer’s workshop
    • A large door unit
    • Rectangular sized fireplace
    • Extra-large fireplace
    • Extra-large castle
    • Clown cart
    • Sweets machine
    • Large hot air balloon hat
  • Scenic painting and finishes to match the period-industrial theme
    • Six drops
    • Five portals
    • Eight sliders
    • Four pairs of snow legs
    • Two painted scrims
    • One hard wall and header
  • Prop integration with the set for cohesive visual storytelling
  • Rigging and structure assembly for fast changeovers
  • Technical direction during installation

Elevate Your Next Production with Scenic Solutions

From ballet and opera to musicals and immersive theater, our team has the expertise to transform your creative vision into reality.

Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is just one of many examples of how Scenic Solutions brings innovation, craftsmanship, and reliability to every stage.

MAKE YOUR VISION A REALITY.

Contact us today to get started with your project.

LET’S GET STARTED

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As part of a multi-year collaboration, Scenic Solutions delivered expertly crafted performance spaces for The Ohio State University, integrating advanced technologies and innovative design to support artistic growth and educational advancement.

THE NUTCRACKER: DROSSELMEYER’S IMAGINARIUM
THE NUTCRACKER: DROSSELMEYER’S IMAGINARIUM

Scenic Solutions crafted the captivating scenery for Milwaukee Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER, turning the stage into a holiday wonderland.

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THE MILWAUKEE BALLET

THE NUTCRACKER: DROSSELMEYER’S IMAGINARIUM

ENTERTAINMENT VENUES SCENERY

VENUE: The Marcus Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee, WI
YEAR: 2023

Scenic Design That Blends Style with Storytelling

The challenge of this project was to maintain the emotional and narrative integrity of The Nutcracker while embedding a fresh design language. We worked closely with worked closely with the set designer and the creative team to ensure that each scenic element enhanced the world of Drosselmeyer, a character reimagined as a fantastical inventor and storyteller.

Visual Inspiration and Design Direction

  • Mechanical motifs and details
  • Rich textures, metallic finishes, and layered visual depth
  • Modular scenic elements that adapt to choreography and blocking

A cherished holiday tradition, this new production of The Nutcracker radiates whimsy, charm, and enchantment, captivating audiences with its lavish painted drops and scenery.

  • Six drops, five portals, eight sliders, four pairs of legs, two painted scrims, and one hard wall and header.
  • A Christmas tree decorated with 1,973 LED nodes and 60 LED candles
  • Four pairs of snow legs, each with distinct on-stage profiles, kept taut by hook-and-loop tape stitched to the fabric and securely fastened to aluminum and plywood frames.
  • Twelve scenery wagons including, Drosselmeyer’s workshop, a large door unit, a regular sized fireplace, an extra-large fireplace, an extra-large castle, a clown cart, a sweets machine, and a large hat (hot) air balloon.

MAKE YOUR VISION A REALITY.

Contact us today to get started with your project.

LET’S GET STARTED

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INTO THE WOODS
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LE CIRQUE BIJOU
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PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT – THE MUSICAL
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THE NUTCRACKER: DROSSELMEYER’S IMAGINARIUM
THE NUTCRACKER: DROSSELMEYER’S IMAGINARIUM

Scenic Solutions crafted the captivating scenery for Milwaukee Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER, turning the stage into a holiday wonderland.

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