CLEAN : US ballet troupe adapts Christmas classic for female lead

The video discusses the innovative idea of having a female Nutcracker play a female soldier, a concept not previously explored by professional companies. The speaker shares personal challenges and societal stereotypes faced during this process. Emphasizing the importance of strong female role models, the speaker believes this change can positively influence society and provide new opportunities in the production.

What does the speaker mean by saying 'a woman can do anything a man can do' in the context of the Nutcracker?

In what way does the speaker believe the traditional role of the Nutcracker is static?