Members of the pit orchestra, from left: Joshua Brumbaugh, Mitchell Custer, Michael Bodolosky, Jake Kearney, Keith Kuckenbrod, Kevin Eisensmith, Catherine (Kasun) Grove, Mari Grace Lingenfelter, David Ferguson, Daniel Hutton, and Christopher McAllister
Alumni and faculty of IUP’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance participated in Conemaugh Township High School’s recent production of Matilda. The musical was performed March 12–25, 2026.
Mari Grace Lingenfelter directed the production and also served as the vocal director. Catherine (Kasun) Grove directed the pit orchestra. Both are graduates of IUP’s Department of Music.
Many members of the pit orchestra also have IUP connections and included alumni and members of the music faculty