Two siblings are adding extra magic to the stage as they shine in El Paso’s "Nutcracker" performance.

Irelyn and Bradley Yoshawirja are joining El Paso Ballet at UTEP's Magoffin Auditorium on Friday-Sunday, Dec. 5-7, for a dazzling show with sparkling costumes, stunning sets, and innovative special effects. The duo will play brother and sister in the production, with Irelyn cast as lead Clara and Bradley as Fritz — her mischievous, playful little brother.

"They are really naturally funny together," said Lauren Yoshawirja, the siblings' mother. "They are great together because they are very comfortable with each other. Fritz is a trouble-making little brother, so he gets to do that on stage — but at home he's a great little brother."

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