The Asheville Valley Company in North Carolina faced significant challenges after Hurricane Helene devastated much of the city, including their rehearsal space. Despite the destruction, the community rallied together to ensure the Nutcracker production could go on. Volunteers and dancers worked tirelessly to clean and repair the damaged space, even rehearsing in borrowed studios. The director emphasized the importance of the show for the community's morale, highlighting the Nutcracker as a symbol of hope and resilience. The sold-out performance was seen as a miraculous achievement, bringing joy and a sense of normalcy back to the community.