The Citadel Theatre mandated masks for people who want to attend its showing of A Christmas Carol on December 10. .“This is a trial masked-only performance to gauge interest from our patrons,” said the Citadel Theatre in a Tuesday statement. .“This may not be available for future productions.”.The statement said actors will not be masked. If people plan to attend, it said masks are mandatory for the audience and must be worn throughout the performance. .This version of A Christmas Carol is an adaptation by playwright David Van Belle, based on the novel by author Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol is directed by director Daryl Cloran. .Packed with classic Christmas tunes, this adaptation of the historic tale follows a grumpy old man who is invited to change his ways by three ghosts. It will bring people into scenes of movies such as It’s a Wonderful Life. .Shows started running on Saturday, and they will end on December 23. Tickets for the masked show range from $33.15 to $126.15. .This announcement comes after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on November 14 she will not support school boards reinstating mask requirements amid an uptick in respiratory virus cases. .READ MORE: Smith says mask mandates not coming back to schools.“We’ve heard loud and clear from parents that they want a normal school environment for their kids,” said Smith. .“We’re going to let kids be kids.”
