The Nazareth Area High School Theatre Troupe opened its 69th musical production, "Singin' In The Rain," Friday night. The film -- frequently cited as one of the best musicals ever -- was adapted into a stage musical in 1983.

The theatre troupe will present "Singin’ In The Rain" in the high school auditorium five more times:

• April 21 at 7:30 p.m.
• April 22 at 2 p.m.
• April 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.
• April 29 at 2 p.m.

A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to charity.

The school will participate in the annual Freddy Awards -- a competition for high school musicals in the region -- for the first time this year.

Members of the Cast:

Ryan Skerchak, Zack Esposito, Mikaela Esposito, Tess Hamsher, John Nadolski, Devan Allen, Theodore Patton, Katie Fritchman, Braxton White, Arissa Lahr, Vanessa Ruggiero, Emma Parrish, Annalyse Little, William Haunstein, Hannah Stevens, Devon Strohm, Nick Gorrie, Jordan Allen, Jillian Skerchak, Lauren Catlett, Braden Stone, Sydney Reynolds, Gabriella Tavianini, Luciana Brienza, Ryan Weiss and Rylan Foraker. 

Members of the Ensemble:

JoAnna Ayala, Abby Bayda, Erica Biechy, Zhantty Castro, Lauren Cole, McKenzie Doyle, Mackenzie Fusco, Jennifer Finn, Tessa Haney, Clarissa Hoke, Nicole LaValva, Margaret Richter and Kayli Silimperi.

Members of the Dance Ensemble:

JoAnna Ayala, Lauren Cole, Katie Fritchman, Arissa Lahr, Nicole LaValva, Vanessa Ruggiero and Kayli Silimperi.