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Sophomore Grace McBride (front) and junior Evan Parent (back) work the sound board during a tech rehearsal.

PHOTO BY ROSALIE DEGENHART

and Jonah Peterson, freshman Andrew Evanich, and junior Ali Lucas perform an emotional scene at the end of Act I of “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge.” The show is set to premiere on Nov. 13. Seats have been limited to promote social distancing and tickets are currently for sale on the

with ticket availability, considering this is a holiday play.

“We’ve had to increase our performances, going from the usual four performances to six, just to get in what we believe the number of audience members to be,” Degenhart said.

The governor ruled that 50% capacity of the theatre could be used, as long as there is social distancing. Unfortunately, the CPHS auditorium would not be able to use a full 50% of their seating with social distance in every direction. Despite this, Degenhart believes that the play will still be able to host a good amount of audience members.

“We’ve worked out about 200 seats social-distanced, including some family units,” Degenhart said. “We’re hoping to accommodate everybody.”

Degenhart explained that most courtroom dramas are serious, but he picked “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge” because it’s a comedy.

“I’m actually kind of glad, because without COVID, I don’t think I would’ve

Junior Claire Dillon (left) and senior Bailey

VanDenburgh (right) measure a mid-19th century vest during a costume crew session.

PHOTO BY ROSALIE DEGENHART

chosen this drama,” Degenhart said. “I think it has a really nice message and even a couple of good twists. I like it, I think it’s funny and charming, and I think people will relate to it.”

This play is coming in perfect timing to lift the spirits of the Crown Point community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Tickets are currently for sale online, with prices being $11 per adult, $8 per student, and $8 per senior citizen. Performance dates are Nov. 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 15 and 22 at 2:30 p.m.