‘Titanic’ musical to dock at Geyer Performing Arts Center
"Titanic" cast members (from left) Jane Staranko of Normalville, Jennifer Eutsey of Mount Pleasant, and Peggy Bryan of Greensburg will take the stage at Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale for shows running April 13-16.
Emmalyn Sandusky of Connellsville聽is one of the cast members of "Titanic," scheduled to be performed April 13-16 at the Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale.
Jordan Yuhas of Elizabeth is one of the cast members of "Titanic," scheduled to be performed April 13-16 at the Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale.
Courtesy of Jessica Zack
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As she prepared for the show, one of the challenges Lepidi-Stewart found was trying to find props and costumes that are as historically accurate as possible, causing her to drive across three counties. The cast was also challenged by the Easter holiday, as some of the 54 people involved in the show are also involved in church-related plays or choir performances.
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Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at www.geyerpac.com or at the door.