GREENVILLE, Pa.—The Thiel Players will be performing the interactive, off-Broadway hit “The Awesome 80s Prom” at the Beeghly Gymnasium beginning Friday.
Attendees will be transported back to 1989, where big hair and shoulder pads ruled the dance floor.
“The Awesome 80s Prom” is a one-of-a-kind interactive theater experience that invites the audience to become a part of the show. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best 80s fashion, vote for their favorite prom king and queen, and dance the night away to the greatest hits of the decade. The Beeghly Gymnasium will be transformed into a vibrant 1980s high school prom setting, offering a nostalgic trip back to a beloved era.
Performances are Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 and the following weekend Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and performance begins at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at www.thiel.edu/tickets. Tickets cost $10 online and $12 at the door.
The Thiel Players present two major productions each year and have been providing theater entertainment to the campus and community for more than five decades. All Thiel students are eligible to join and members of the community may also audition for roles in campus productions.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.