Hanchar returns home for ‘Happy Pink Girl’

Centre County native, Sarah Hanchar has performed onstage in metropolitan areas including Chicago and Orlando.

This month Hanchar will present a very special one-woman musical comedy show for the hometown crowd at the State Theatre. She calls her show “Happy Pink Girl.”

It will take place at 8 p.m. on Sept. 19 and 20 at The State Theatre.

“I’m beyond thrilled to come home for this,” the singer-songwriter said.

Accompanied by pianist Elaine Pechacek, Hanchar will sing original pieces including a song called “Awkward,” which she describes as “a song about growing up as an awkward child and turning into an awkward adult.”

She interjects humorous monologue into the performance and will recall light-hearted episodes from her own life. In addition, she plans to debut a new song, “Ode to Pennsylvania.”

“I really miss Pennsylvania,” Hanchar said. “I miss seeing people wearing orange. I miss tax-free clothing, the Grange Fair and whoopie pies!”

Hanchar’s background includes studies at The College of Santa Fe in New Mexico, followed by performances with Second City’s Musical Improve House Ensemble team, Infinite Sundaes in Chicago. Finally she landed a gig with Walt Disney World, which took her to her current residence in Orlando, Fla.

“I do plan to sing a quick ode to The Little Mermaid in addition to the original songs,” she said, because she loves the movie.

But mostly, Hanchar said, she loves to make people laugh.

“I hope everyone leaves the theatre feeling happy,” she stressed, “because you deserve to be a happy pink girl too!”

Parents can expect a very family-friendly show. And plenty of pink.

IF YOU GO

What: “Happy Pink Girl” starring Sarah Hanchar

When: 8 p.m., Sept. 19 and 20

Where: The State Theatre

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