MARS — A production of the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" will be offered by students in the Mars School District at 7:30 p.m. Friday and March 11.

The play will be held in the Mars High School auditorium on Route 228.

Tickets are being sold for $7, and seats may be reserved by calling 724-625-1581.

The satire on American society is based on the book by Michael Stewart, with music by Lee Adams and lyrics by Charles Strouse.

The 1960s tale centers on rock star Conrad Birdie, whose life changes during a publicity stunt designed to help him evade service in the Army.

The show is being directed by Charlesa Fassinger with the assistance of Liz Alonso, Amanda Evans and Elise Ferguson.

Dane Skroupa will act as choral director with the help of Michelle Barton, Amy Brooks and David Obringer.

The show was choreographed by Amanda Iman. Kelsey Schroth and Hannah Taggart are dance captains.

Marlin and Carol Clay were producers and technical directors with the help of Ron Weaver.

Michael Holupka and Ron Molinaro are rehearsal conductors, with publicity done by Sara Pecora and Sarah Ufner.

Other cast members and crew include:

Grant Giel as Albert Peterson, Christianna Dawson as Rose Alvarez, Jacklyn Conley as Helen, Megan Kelly as Nancy, Ashley Sauter as Alice, Anne Grenci as Margie Ann, Aimee Kupets as Penelope Ann, Becky Benz as Deborah Sue, Erin Beck as Suzie, Mallory Smith as Linda, Katie O'Shields as Carol, Jamie Sardineer as Martha Louise, Jordan Szilagy as Harold, Michael Molinaro as Karl, David Bubenheim as Harvey, Brad Herman as Arthur, Michael Lewis as Freddie, Cliff Kelly as Peyton.

The cast also includes Alex Caruso as Frank, Marissa Hare as Ursula Merkle, Sara Kissinger as Kim MacAfee, Laura Renfrew as Mrs. MacAfee, Eric Brennfleck as Mr. MacAfee, Hannah Taggart as Sad Girl, Kelsey Schroth as Another Sad Girl and Becky Pappas as Mae Peterson, Michael Sirney as Conrad Birdie; Nick Ceraso, Dave Obringer and Matt Cesare as Reporters, Doug Beck as Conductor, Shane Bruce as the Mayor, Lisa Ausefski as the Mayor's Wife, Matt Lamendola as Hugo Peabody, Troy Giel as Randolph MacAfee, Krista King as Mrs. Merkle, Matt Cesare as Mr. Johnson, Cecilia Kraus as Gloria Rasputin, Michael Baldwin as the Announcer, Mike Brinson as Stage Manager and Kevin Williams as Charles F. Maude.

CHEERLEADERS

Kristin Brown, Alysa Fritz, Holly Fuhrman, Ali Mazzotta, Megan Sauter, Shannon Schaefer and Alyssa Skoff.

MAUDE'S GROUP

Ben Born, Ian Ferguson, Dave Bubenheim and Andrew Wilhelm.

TEEN CHORUS

Michelle Barton, Madeline Campbell, Kaitlyn Cubarney, Carlye Cybach, Morgan Dopp, Desiree Dulski, Kara Fenoglietto, Elena Giel, Mackenzie Hare, Michelle Lazzo, Amiee Matoka, Max Meese, Samantha Melaragno, Virginia Meyer, Lisa Moser, Maggie Neese, Nicole Off, Jaclyn Rieger, Cassie Rozzi, Hadley Stambaugh, Molly Stenner, Kelsey Strickland, Csilla Thackray, Michelle Then, Rachel Tipton, Jackie Valentine and Angela Vranich.

ADULT CHORUS

Natalie Bridge, Pete Bridge, Amy Brooks, Alex Brueckner, Shannon Buffone, Charlotte Bukhart, Jeff Conley, Rachel Ellenberger, Sarah Gascoine, Emily Hanovick, Grace Harjung, Marshall Hutchison, Vicki Kalan, Leah Martell, Amy Meigel, Jeremy Merkel, Sarah Renfrew, Anna Riley, Gabrielle Robison, Jennifer Shore, Katie Shrock, Daysha Tisdale and Rachel Williams.

DANCE ENSEMBLE

Brooke Barnes, Alicia Collier, Jenna Evans, Abby Hardt, Juliann Hughey, Mackenzie Meese, Kelly Randza, Kelsey Schroth, Hannah Taggart, Carly Tuscano, Samantha Weston and Jamie Wonderly.

STAGE CREW

Kelly Benninger, Jake Brandon, Ashley Lucas, Nick McKinney, Ken Robison, Gavin White and Jacob Knox. Sound will be done by Jeff Bitzer.

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

Beth Minnigh, Matt Brown, Josh Boudreau, Jennifer Remaley and Ron Molinaro. Student members include Matt Bartlett, Lena DeLucia, Randi Fiorina, Devin Howes and Steven Michel.