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A behind-the-scenes look at Prairie Ridge High School's 'A Tale of Two Cities'

Production to open March 3 in Crystal Lake

By THE NORTHWEST
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Sydney Carton (center), played by Matt Blake, passes out during a night at the Goat's Gut's Tavern and is pick-pocketed by John Barsad, played by Nick Des Biens, during a Feb. 28 dress rehearsal for Prairie Ridge High School's theater production of "A Tale of Two Cities." (Michelle LaVigne)

Prairie Ridge High School will present the Charles Dickens classic "A Tale of Two Cities" beginning March 3.

Based on the Dickens story of love, revolution and redemption, "A Tale of Two Cities" will run March 3-11 at the high school theater, 6000 Dvorak Drive, Crystal Lake.

Two men find love with the same woman. Two cities swept up in revolution. One last chance for a man to redeem his wasted life and change the world.

Following is a schedule of the production: 7 p.m. March 3; 6 p.m. March 4; 7 p.m. March 9-10; 1 & 7 p.m. March 11. A free senior citizen performance is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. March 2. Tickets are $10 and available only online or at the door. For tickets, visit www.d155.org/pr. For reservations, call 815-893-5888.