Rehearsals are underway for the latest presentation by the Hillcrest Academy drama department. Students and faculty are working on their production of the musical Beauty and the Beast. The story follows an arrogant young prince and his castle’s servants who are put under a spell that turns him into a beast until he learns to love and be loved again. He then meets the spirited, headstrong village girl Belle. The Beast will be played by Martin Vaca and Belle will be Ivana Ebersole. Performances will be Saturday, November 9th at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 10th at 3p.m. in Celebration Hall on the campus of Hillcrest Academy. Reserved tickets can be purchased by contacting the school.