Out & About: Stars come out for Civic Theatre’s ‘A Starry Night’ gala

Shirley McMarlin
Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 12:01 a.m. | Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 12:01 a.m.

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Greensburg Civic Theatre actors (from left) Logan Williams and Olivia Wohar, both of Pittsburgh, Breann Deutsch of Greensburg and Ben Wren of Jeannette at the GCT gala, “A Starry Night,” Dec. 11 at Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.

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Greensburg Civic Theatre president and gala committee chair Barbara Rolla and committee member Emily Balizet at the GCT gala, “A Starry Night,” Dec. 11 at Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.

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Committee members (from left) Margaret Ryan of Murrysville, Barry Shirey of Ligonier and Teresa Baughman of Greensburg at the Greensburg Civic Theatre gala, “A Starry Night,” Dec. 11 at Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.

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Greensburg Civic Theatre board members (from left) Michaelene McWhinney of Greensburg, Jenna Rowles-Romito of Penn Township and Carol Schropp of Sewickley Township at the GCT gala, “A Starry Night,” Dec. 11 at Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.

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(From left) Emcee Brian Edward of Sewickley with pianist Michael Busija of Export and percussionist Jesse Walls of Apollo at Greensburg Civic Theatre’s gala, “A Starry Night,” Dec. 11 at Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.

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Board members Margie Hillebrecht (left) of Latrobe and Missy Greenberg of Jeannette at Greensburg Civic Theatre’s gala, “A Starry Night,” Dec. 11 at Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.

Greensburg Civic Theatre’s annual gala always features entertainment provided by talented folks associated with the organization.

At “A Starry Night,” held Dec. 11 in the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, that included scenes from “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” with three performances scheduled Dec. 20-21 in the civic center’s auditorium.

During the gala’s social hour, board President Barb Rolla said she had intended to encourage guests to buy tickets for the show, being presented by the GCT Greasepaint Players children’s theater troupe. But two performances were already sold out and the third was heading that way.

Not necessarily a bad thing, she acknowledged.

Rolla also took to the stage, along with fellow performers Ben Wren, Alyssa Bruno Walls, Logan Williams, Olivia Meyer Wohar, Breanna Deutsch and Josh List. Emcee was Brian Edward, while musical accompaniment came from Michael Busija on piano and Jesse Walls on drums.

Emily Balizet co-chaired the gala with Rolla, with a committee including Teresa Baughman, Barry Shirey, Margaret Ryan and Tom Harrold.

Seen: Vince D’Angelo, Michaelene McWhinney, Linda Blum, Jenna Rowles-Romito, Carol Schropp, Brent Balizet, Craig Soich, Chip Kerr, Zane McGivern, Joy Carroll, Margie Hillebrecht, Fred Dawson and Kate Ferri Dawson, Lynne Ferri, Barry and Bernadette Deutsch, Dale Rolla, Braden Kraisinger, Dave Nelson and Bruce Shirey.

To check ticket availability for “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” call 724-836-8000 or visit thepalacetheatre.org.