READY TO PERFORM — More than 30 youth throughout Steubenville and the surrounding area will participate in the Sycamore Youth Center’s upcoming performance of “The Incredible and Death-Defying Expedition to Planet X,” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. The Guadalupe Theater Co. and area rock band Dear Other are producing the show. -- Contributed

STEUBENVILLE — The stage is set at the Sycamore Youth Center as music, laughter and adventure awaits.

On Thursday, the Guadalupe Theater Co., alongside local rock band Dear Other, will present “The Incredible and Death-Defying Expedition to Planet X.”

The original musical, written by Marc Barnes, will be performed Thursday through Saturday and is being led under the direction of Grace McKeegan. The cast includes more than 30 young actors from Steubenville and the surrounding area, supported by live music that promises to make this an unforgettable show for all ages.

“This production is family-friendly and will be a wonderful opportunity for our community to see the incredible talent of local young adults,” stated Bobbyjon Bauman, executive director of the Sycamore Youth Center. “We are thrilled to host this show and provide a space where the arts can flourish alongside faith and community.”

Performance times are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets can be purchased at the door at the cost of $5 for adults and $3 for children. There is a family cap of $20, officials noted.

Community members are encouraged to attend and enjoy an evening of fun, music and imagination, while supporting local youth engaged in the arts.