COVID Cases Cause Cancellation of 'Beauty and the Beast' Performances
Apr 27, 2022 11:34AM ● By Jeanne FratelloBeauty and the Beast at Mira Costs High School - Photo via Mira Costa Drama/Tech Department
The Thursday and Friday (April 28 and 29) shows have been cancelled, as well as a special Wednesday (April 27) performance for students.
Desiree Brown, the head of publicity for the Mira Costa Drama/Tech Boosters said that the group would be in touch with ticket-holders about those shows.
At press time, the outcome for the Saturday shows has yet to be determined. The ticket sales site is currently closed. Interested theater-goers should email [email protected] to be alerted about Saturday shows.
Audience Potentially Exposed
Manhattan Beach Unified School District Superintendent John Bowes sent a message to all parents on Tuesday noting that there were "multiple confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Mira Costa High School, specifically among individuals involved with the production of Beauty and the Beast."
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It is strongly recommended that everyone who attended a performance masks at all times for 10 days (with day 1 being the day after the performance they attended), both indoors and outdoors, except when eating or drinking. A well-fitting, non-cloth mask of multiple layers of non-woven material with a nose wire is advised. See ph.lacounty.gov/masks for more information.
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It is strongly recommended that everyone who attended a performance gets tested at least once within the 10 days after the last date of exposure, preferably within 3 to 5 days after the date of the performance. Individuals who had a positive COVID-19 test in the past 90 days are exempt from testing recommendations/ requirements.
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All individuals who attended a performance should monitor their health for 10 days after the date of the performance. If symptoms of COVID-19 develop, they should remain at home and test immediately. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 should isolate at home following Home Isolation Instructions for COVID-19 (ph.lacounty.gov/covidisolation) and, if a student or staff member, notify us.