Michael Mascagni, seventh grader at Adams County Christian School practices his role as the Grinch in the school’s first school play “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Tuesday in the school’s gym. (Nicole Hester/ The Natchez Democrat)

Lizzie Fife, sixth grader, practices her role as Cindy Lou Who, in the school’s first school play “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Tuesday in the school’s gym. (Nicole Hester/ The Natchez Democrat)

Nicholas Mascagni, helps set up the scene for the Adams County Christian School dress rehearsal “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Tuesday in the school’s gym. (Nicole Hester/ The Natchez Democrat)

Mia Cater, seventh grader, listens during a critique after their dress rehearsal performance of the school’s first school play “ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Tuesday in Adams County Christian School’s gym. (Nicole Hester/ The Natchez Democrat)

Lizzie Fife, sixth grader, practices her role as Cindy Lou Who, in the school’s first school play “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Tuesday in the school’s gym. (Nicole Hester/ The Natchez Democrat)