Center for Theater Arts Reach for a Star Fundraiser - 3/21/09

Pittsburgh’s stars of tomorrow headlined the Center for Theater Arts’ Reach for a Star Fundraiser at the Valley Brook Country Club. During cocktails, bids were placed on items in a silent auction, followed by a dinner theater setting for more than 250 attendees. Four performances by current Center students and alumni were presented, along with the honoring of several students, teachers, and board members. “It was great having the alumni back; they were a big hit,” says event co-chair Linda Smartschan. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the center’s scholarship and special needs programs. Photos by Rachel Stadelmeier.