Steve and Rocco Vitale have moved from the audience to center stage.

For the past few years, the brothers, executives of Pyrotecnico Fireworks of Lawrence County, took a breather from their hectic summer fireworks show schedule to journey north of the border to enjoy the Canadian International Fireworks Festival.

The two would watch fellow fireworks friends and associates shoot their wares and see the latest sights and techniques of international exhibitors who represented China, Italy, the United Kingdom and other nations.

Generally, it was a time for the Vitales to relax and have a a good time.

This year they won’t be looking. They’re in the show.

On July 30, Pyrotecnico will represent the United States in the 24th annual L’International des Feux Loto-Quebec show. The festival runs through Aug. 6.

Steve, president and chief executive officer, and Rocco, general manager of Pyrotecnico of Louisiana, will present a “pyro-musical” at 10 p.m. July 30 at La Ronde — Quebec’s largest amusement park — in Montreal.

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The Vitales decided last year the time had come to participate rather than just watch. However, presenters must be invited.

“We contacted the show organizers, gave them our information and contacts,” Rocco said. “We didn’t have to shoot for them (to get onto the program). They checked our references and decided to give us a shot.”

The brothers will involve their two great loves in the show — 30 minutes of fireworks coordinated to rock ’n’ roll music.

Rocco outlined the show’s main theme as “Rock Loves ...”

“It will be a five-act rock opera, each with a separate theme. We’re using color and combining innovative pyrotechnics and synchronization with timeless rock ’n’ roll music.”