Performing Arts Academy presenting ‘SpongeBob’
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July 14, 2023

Performing Arts Academy presenting ‘SpongeBob’

By Mon Valley Independent

Lead actors in the Mon Valley Performing Arts Academy Summer Experience 2023 at PennWest California gathered on Steele Hall’s stage Thursday during a rehearsal for “The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition.” From left are Audrey Selva of Belle Vernon Middle School, Alaunna Malek of Ringgold High School, Sydney Willson of Wheeling Park High School and Ally Grodz of California Area High School. The musical will be performed at 4 p.m. July 22 in Steele Hall.

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