By CYNTHIA UNDERHILL

Special to the Bethlehem Press

All aboard the S.S. American when "Anything Goes" takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, March 1, 2 and 2 p.m. March 3 in the auditorium at Saucon Valley High School, 2100 Polk Valley Road, Hellertown.

An unlikely mix of passengers are thrown together while sailing from New York to England. Billy Crocker, the stowaway assistant of a businessman, tries to win the love of Hope Harcourt, the daughter of a wealthy debutante, whom he fell in love with while sharing a cab. Hope is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, but after several comedic events falls back in love with Billy. Meanwhile, Billy's friend, Reno Sweeny, a nightclub singer, seduces and wins over Lord Evelyn.

There are 33 performers in the cast including four from the middle school. Leading roles are played by Mackenzie Till as Reno Sweeney, Rachel Altemose as Hope Harcourt and Zach Durnack as Billy Crocker. Others in the cast are Natalie Roche as Evangeline Harcourt, Davis Weaver as Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, Ian Zuber as Elisha Whitney, Brendan Weaver as Moonface Martin and Hannah Gaither as Erma.

The cast is supported by 15 students in the stage crew, 17 students in the PIT orchestra and 3 students supporting light and sound.

This is Sal Ritz's first year as producing director and Vince Rostkowski's first year as director. Ritz was the director the past seven years.

Tickets at the door. Information, reservations: 610-838-0961