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By Ben Thompson |

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UpStage Theatre, the formerly Heights-based performance group, relocated to The Woodlands this fall under a new name. The group is now called the Points North Theatre Company, and is located at the multipurpose Recreational Enrichment Center at 1540 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands. Points North began auditioning Oct. 7 for its December Christmas-themed show, "A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol." 832-422-8348. www.pointsnorththeatre.org
By Ben Thompson
Ben joined Community Impact Newspaper in January 2019 and is a reporter for The Woodlands edition.

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