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School heads 'Back to the 80s'

Cast members, from left, Andrew Sloboda, Seth Kennedy, Alexis Konar and Tealey Ingram rehearse for Portersville Christian School's presentation of “Back to the 80s.” The musical is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 21, 22 and 23 at the school, 343 E. Portersville Road.

PORTERSVILLE — Portersville Christian School, 343 E. Portersville Road, will present the musical “Back to the 80s” at 7 p.m. April 21, 22 and 23.

Tickets — $10 for adults and $8 for students with children 5 and younger admitted free — can be purchased by calling 724-368-8787.

“Back to the 80s” tells the story of the 1989 graduating class of William Ocean High as seen through the eyes of the narrator, Corey Palmer Sr., who is now living in the year 2001.

Throughout the story, Corey Sr. introduces and provides insight into various characters (“Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”). He tells the audience of the cool kids, the nerds, the regular kids and the faculty of WOHS (“Kids In America”).

Megan Hixon is the stage manager.

CastCorey Palmer (Teen), Caleb Yauger; Cory Palmer (adult), Seth Van Gent; Tiffany Houston, Alexis Konar; Michael Feldman, Seth Kennedy;Ms. Brannigan, Amelia Adams; Mr. Cocker, Etan Fisher; Feargal McFerrin, Danny Schlachter; Eileen Reagan, Ria Schlachter;Alf Bueller, Eli Stroh; Cyndi Gibson, Tealey Ingram; Andie Carlisle, Abby Green; Mel Easton, Aubrey Hollerman; Kim Easton, Sarah Yoder;Billy Arnold, Andrew Sloboda; Lionel Astley, Sam Flecker; Huey Jackson, Elijah White; Laura Wilde, Amy Miller;Debbie Fox, Hope Merrill; Mr. Miyagi, Patrick Russell; Radio DJ (Stan G), Josh Rupert; and Current Radio Artist, Weslie Ann Fischer.

WOHS studentsLeah Hoffer, Logan Andres, Ann Van Gent, Lauren Gordley, Meaghan Tipton, Tiffany Konar, Davanna Feyrer, Lydia Lowery, Emilia Magnani, Lindsey Boettner, Madison Arblaster, Alma Elefant, Noelle Ledford, Isaiah Johnston, Michael Camp, Ashley Shields, Heather Johnston, Faith Patterson and Maria Graham.

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