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By Chris Brown

Eight shows in February

Crescent Heights drama readying SpongeBob Musical for next year

Dec 15, 2021 | 12:40 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Tickets are on sale for the first public performances by Crescent Heights High School’s drama department in almost two years.

In February 2022, the school will present The SpongeBob Musical, an adaptation of the long-running animated children’s sitcom.

“We find ourselves in the undersea city of Bikini Bottom, inhabited by happy-go-lucky and ever-optimistic yellow sea sponge SpongeBob SquarePants and his equally quirky circle of friends and neighbours,” reads a release. “SpongeBob, trying to prove to himself and the world that he is not ‘just a simple sponge,’ resolves to save the day when everybody else has given up all hope. A most unexpected hero rises to take centre stage to prove that the power of optimism really can save the world.”

The full-length production stars 70 students from CHHS, set to deliver “an outstanding musical spectacle with elaborate singing & dancing with a live band.” The production features original songs by David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Sara Bareilles and more.

Tickets are $25 and available at chhs.mhpsd.ca.

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Shows are Feb. 2-5 and 8-12 at 7 p.m. in the CHHS Wahl Harker Theatre

COVID policies

All attendees over the age of 12 that are not actively participating in the event as a performer must provide proof of vaccination in the form of a government-issued QR code or a negative rapid test within 72 hours accompanied by photo ID to enter the event. All patrons must wear a mask that fits securely against the face and keeps the nose, mouth and chin covered at all times when in the school and theatre. Plastic masks and visors are not permitted.

Masks are mandatory, no exemptions are accepted. Refunds will not be given to anyone who does not meet established guidelines and behaviour expectations.