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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Reminder: Ellis Paul at Circle of Friends - Dec 3
The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse hosts Ellis Paul on Saturday, Dec 3. Laurie MacAllister is a special guest and Michele Kelly will open the evening concert.
Monday, November 28, 2016
A Ballet for The Ages: Growing Up With The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is a holiday season tradition for countless young dancers whose annual turn in the Christmas fantasy marks a celebrated rite of passage. The chance to take part in the enchanting production, full of pageantry and splendor, engages the starry-eyed child dancer, while more advanced ballerinas relish opportunities to be cast in progressively more challenging roles.
Franklin’s Shaina McGillis, 18, made her Nutcracker debut with the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) in 2004 at the age of six. A polichinelle coming out from Mother Ginger’s giant hoop skirt, it was her first time performing on stage. Now a senior at Franklin High School and a veteran of 12 FPAC Nutcrackers, Shaina dances her 13th consecutive year in FPAC’s production this season. She has played most of the ballet’s roles, including little mouse, party girl, little Chinese, marzipan, Clara, Chinese demi-soloist, Chinese soloist, kissy doll, soldier doll, Spanish and Arabian corp, Russian, rose flower, Mouse Queen, candy cane soloist, Nutcracker, Spanish soloist, and Dew Drop.
“Particularly for students who start dancing The Nutcracker at younger ages, the ballet becomes tradition, a treasured part of their holiday season,” says Director/Choreographer Cheryl Madeux, who formerly danced with the Joffrey Ballet, Hartford Ballet and American Ballet Theatre companies. “As dancers continue to train year after year, they develop the maturity, physically and emotionally, to take on more demanding and age-appropriate roles.”
Shaina’s parts in the ballet’s magical snow scene reflect her progression, dancing first as a snow maiden, then as a snowflake and snow princess, and this year as Snow Queen. “The snow scene is exciting,” she says, “and very cool with the live orchestra. There’s a lot going on, and there are many dancers on stage. The snow can be slippery under point shoes. It’s well rehearsed, but you have to be very aware.”
Cast in multiple roles, Shaina will also dance the parts of Spanish soloist and Dew Drop this season. “It’s great to have the opportunity to grow into it,” she says of Dew Drop and the chance to reprise the coveted role. “It’s more artistically challenging, and it’s tiring physically. The stamina is hard.”
Shaina will be joined on stage by her dad, Jim McGillis, who will perform the role of Clara’s father, Herr Silberhaus. This is Jim’s sixth consecutive year as Party Parent in the festive Christmas Eve scene that opens the ballet’s first act. Jim, who used to coach Shaina in soccer, stepped into his Nutcracker role to share a different experience with his daughter when she stopped playing soccer to focus on her ballet training.
“It’s a real team effort,” says Shaina’s mom, Anne McGillis, noting how the sport and ballet production share a spirit of collaboration. “Jim appreciates the athleticism, too, and the way in which the dancers make what is so physically challenging look so effortless.”
“Everyone has to work together,” she continues, “and Ms. Madeux promotes such a positive attitude among the dancers. They really support each other.”
Shaina adds, “Ms. Madeux expects a lot from us, and that makes us work harder.”
A student in the Ballet Conservatory program at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), where Ms. Madeux is Ballet Director, Shaina also studies jazz, tap and contemporary dance at FSPA. Her training has included summer intensive programs at the Joffrey Ballet in San Francisco, Complexions Contemporary Ballet in New York City, and Ballet West Academy in Salt Lake City. Shaina plans to continue dancing in college and aspires to dance professionally.
Reflecting on her last season in FPAC’s The Nutcracker, she says, “It will be bittersweet. It went by so fast.”
FPAC presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium, 218 Oak Street. With special guest artists, world-class musicians and more than 100 area dancers, the fairytale ballet features Festival Ballet Providence company dancers Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys in the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier and a professional orchestra under the direction of maestro Peter Cokkinias.
“There’s so much excitement around it – the music, the costumes, the choreography – as it all comes together,” Shaina says of the production.
For tickets ($30-$34) and more information, visit www.FPAConline.com or call (508) 528-3370. Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is FPAC’s 2016 Holiday Sponsor.
Franklin’s Shaina McGillis, 18, made her Nutcracker debut with the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) in 2004 at the age of six. A polichinelle coming out from Mother Ginger’s giant hoop skirt, it was her first time performing on stage. Now a senior at Franklin High School and a veteran of 12 FPAC Nutcrackers, Shaina dances her 13th consecutive year in FPAC’s production this season. She has played most of the ballet’s roles, including little mouse, party girl, little Chinese, marzipan, Clara, Chinese demi-soloist, Chinese soloist, kissy doll, soldier doll, Spanish and Arabian corp, Russian, rose flower, Mouse Queen, candy cane soloist, Nutcracker, Spanish soloist, and Dew Drop.
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| Franklin's Shaina McGillis is pictured, center, in this 2015 production photo, dancing the role of Dew Drop |
“Particularly for students who start dancing The Nutcracker at younger ages, the ballet becomes tradition, a treasured part of their holiday season,” says Director/Choreographer Cheryl Madeux, who formerly danced with the Joffrey Ballet, Hartford Ballet and American Ballet Theatre companies. “As dancers continue to train year after year, they develop the maturity, physically and emotionally, to take on more demanding and age-appropriate roles.”
Shaina’s parts in the ballet’s magical snow scene reflect her progression, dancing first as a snow maiden, then as a snowflake and snow princess, and this year as Snow Queen. “The snow scene is exciting,” she says, “and very cool with the live orchestra. There’s a lot going on, and there are many dancers on stage. The snow can be slippery under point shoes. It’s well rehearsed, but you have to be very aware.”
Cast in multiple roles, Shaina will also dance the parts of Spanish soloist and Dew Drop this season. “It’s great to have the opportunity to grow into it,” she says of Dew Drop and the chance to reprise the coveted role. “It’s more artistically challenging, and it’s tiring physically. The stamina is hard.”
Shaina will be joined on stage by her dad, Jim McGillis, who will perform the role of Clara’s father, Herr Silberhaus. This is Jim’s sixth consecutive year as Party Parent in the festive Christmas Eve scene that opens the ballet’s first act. Jim, who used to coach Shaina in soccer, stepped into his Nutcracker role to share a different experience with his daughter when she stopped playing soccer to focus on her ballet training.
“It’s a real team effort,” says Shaina’s mom, Anne McGillis, noting how the sport and ballet production share a spirit of collaboration. “Jim appreciates the athleticism, too, and the way in which the dancers make what is so physically challenging look so effortless.”
“Everyone has to work together,” she continues, “and Ms. Madeux promotes such a positive attitude among the dancers. They really support each other.”
Shaina adds, “Ms. Madeux expects a lot from us, and that makes us work harder.”
A student in the Ballet Conservatory program at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), where Ms. Madeux is Ballet Director, Shaina also studies jazz, tap and contemporary dance at FSPA. Her training has included summer intensive programs at the Joffrey Ballet in San Francisco, Complexions Contemporary Ballet in New York City, and Ballet West Academy in Salt Lake City. Shaina plans to continue dancing in college and aspires to dance professionally.
Reflecting on her last season in FPAC’s The Nutcracker, she says, “It will be bittersweet. It went by so fast.”
FPAC presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium, 218 Oak Street. With special guest artists, world-class musicians and more than 100 area dancers, the fairytale ballet features Festival Ballet Providence company dancers Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys in the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier and a professional orchestra under the direction of maestro Peter Cokkinias.
“There’s so much excitement around it – the music, the costumes, the choreography – as it all comes together,” Shaina says of the production.
For tickets ($30-$34) and more information, visit www.FPAConline.com or call (508) 528-3370. Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is FPAC’s 2016 Holiday Sponsor.
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Franklin Historical Museum: miniature metal art exhibit closes on Sunday
The current exhibit of metal artwork by Abraham Megerdichian will be closing at the Franklin Historical Museum on Sunday, November 27.
At 1 PM the same day, Robert Megerdichian will give a new presentation about his father’s life and his art.
Additional information and photos of the exhibit. The pictures do not do justice to the art work of the miniature metal pieces.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/the-box-tagged-in-armenian-these-are.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/09/reminder-miniature-metal-artwork.html
The Franklin Historical Museum is open from 10:00AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. Admission is free.
For more about the Museum visit them online http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
At 1 PM the same day, Robert Megerdichian will give a new presentation about his father’s life and his art.
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| Robert Megerdichian presenting in October when the exhibit opened |
Additional information and photos of the exhibit. The pictures do not do justice to the art work of the miniature metal pieces.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/the-box-tagged-in-armenian-these-are.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/09/reminder-miniature-metal-artwork.html
The Franklin Historical Museum is open from 10:00AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. Admission is free.
For more about the Museum visit them online http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
Friday, November 25, 2016
Two Original FPAC musicals, A Glass Slipper Christmas and Humbug!, preformed in December
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) celebrates the holiday season with two original FPAC musicals, A Glass Slipper Christmas and Humbug! The productions are family friendly, festive, and full of fun.
With a twist on the Cinderella fairy tale classic, A Glass Slipper Christmas debuts this season at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Performances are on December 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on December 11 at 2 p.m. The production follows in the tradition of a British panto, a type of show that retells a well-known fairy tale in an exaggerated style filled with audience participation, popular music, slapstick comedy, jokes, dances, and more. Audiences are invited to cheer for the hero, boo at the villain, and sing along with some of their favorite songs. The panto also entertains with double entendre, references to modern culture, and open satire of other works.
FPAC’s large-cast holiday musical, Humbug!, will be presented on Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium, located at 218 Oak Street. A family favorite since debuting as part of the company’s 2008 season, Humbug! is an original musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. With music hits of every genre and live accompaniment by a 10-piece band of professional musicians, Humbug! transports audiences from Dickensian England to contemporary America as the novel’s iconic characters and storyline are cleverly reimagined with modern setting and dialogue. Humbug! stars the script’s writer, Nick Paone, as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Founded in 1991, FPAC presents the holiday musicals as part of the company’s 26th season. With a focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, the nonprofit FPAC supports educational arts experiences, quality entertainment, and outstanding performance opportunities for professional artists, community performers, and students of the arts. Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is FPAC’s 2016 Holiday Sponsor.
For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or www.FPAConline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
With a twist on the Cinderella fairy tale classic, A Glass Slipper Christmas debuts this season at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Performances are on December 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on December 11 at 2 p.m. The production follows in the tradition of a British panto, a type of show that retells a well-known fairy tale in an exaggerated style filled with audience participation, popular music, slapstick comedy, jokes, dances, and more. Audiences are invited to cheer for the hero, boo at the villain, and sing along with some of their favorite songs. The panto also entertains with double entendre, references to modern culture, and open satire of other works.
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| FPAC’s original holiday musical, Humbug!, is a contemporary adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. |
FPAC’s large-cast holiday musical, Humbug!, will be presented on Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium, located at 218 Oak Street. A family favorite since debuting as part of the company’s 2008 season, Humbug! is an original musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. With music hits of every genre and live accompaniment by a 10-piece band of professional musicians, Humbug! transports audiences from Dickensian England to contemporary America as the novel’s iconic characters and storyline are cleverly reimagined with modern setting and dialogue. Humbug! stars the script’s writer, Nick Paone, as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Founded in 1991, FPAC presents the holiday musicals as part of the company’s 26th season. With a focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, the nonprofit FPAC supports educational arts experiences, quality entertainment, and outstanding performance opportunities for professional artists, community performers, and students of the arts. Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is FPAC’s 2016 Holiday Sponsor.
For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or www.FPAConline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Jim Henry along with Stephanie Marshall and Susan Cattaneo of The Boxcar Lilies at 2016 Franklin Cultural Festival (video)
Turning back time (or #TBT) to that Saturday in July when THE BLACK BOX had two stages going for a full day of musical performances.
"Till the Siren Blows Again" performed by Jim Henry along with Stephanie Marshall and Susan Cattaneo of The Boxcar Lilies on the Circle of Friends outdoor stage at THE BLACK BOX for the 2016 Franklin Cultural Festival
Jim Henry http://www.jimhenry.net/
Stephanie Marshall and Susan Cattaneo of The Boxcar Lilies http://www.boxcarlilies.com/
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"Till the Siren Blows Again" performed by Jim Henry along with Stephanie Marshall and Susan Cattaneo of The Boxcar Lilies on the Circle of Friends outdoor stage at THE BLACK BOX for the 2016 Franklin Cultural Festival
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| Jim Henry along with Stephanie Marshall and Susan Cattaneo of The Boxcar Lilies |
Jim Henry http://www.jimhenry.net/
Stephanie Marshall and Susan Cattaneo of The Boxcar Lilies http://www.boxcarlilies.com/
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Ellis Paul in concert December 3
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Sunday, November 20, 2016
The Nutcracker - "a journey full of surprises and wonder"
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) proudly presents The Nutcracker, bringing special guest artists, a 27-piece orchestra, and more than 100 area dancers to one suburban stage. FPAC invites audiences to fall under Drosselmeyer’s dreamy spell and join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a journey full of surprises and wonder.
A popular holiday tradition for more than two decades, The Nutcracker remains a highly anticipated and treasured part of the FPAC season. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, the timeless ballet delights the imaginations of audiences young and old with festive magic and colorful splendor. FPAC presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium, 218 Oak Street, in Franklin.
The production features a professional orchestra under the direction of Peter Cokkinias, who celebrates his 13th year as music director/conductor of FPAC’s Nutcracker orchestra. Guest artists Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys, company dancers with Festival Ballet Providence, will perform the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Rosario Guillen, a student of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, will dance the part of the Nutcracker/Prince, with Aaron Andrade of Lincoln, Rhode Island, playing the role of Dr. Drosselmeyer. A choir will sing the ethereal choral parts that accompany the enchanting Snow Scene that closes the ballet’s first act.
FPAC’s The Nutcracker also showcases the talents of scores of area students, ages 6 and older, from many regional communities and local dance schools. Performers cast in featured roles include Mia Antunovic of North Attleboro as Clara (Saturday) and Kissy Doll (Sunday); Alli Tomsik of Medway as Clara (Sunday) and Kissy Doll (Saturday); Ty Gavin of Bridgewater as Fritz; Shaina McGillis of Franklin as Dew Drop (Saturday), Snow Queen (Sunday) and Spanish Soloist (Sunday); Sarah Strock of Holliston as Snow Queen (Saturday), Spanish Soloist (Saturday) and Candy Cane Soloist (Sunday); Lauren Szczepanowski of Franklin as Mouse Queen, Candy Cane Soloist (Saturday) and Dew Drop (Sunday); Haley Desjarlais of Medway as Arabian Soloist; Naomi Fitzgerald of Walpole as Harlequin (Saturday) and Marzipan Soloist; Alex Beckman of Northbridge as Harlequin (Sunday) and Marzipan Soloist; Mairead Nee of Walpole as Chinese Soloist (Sunday); Emma Nicholson of Franklin as Soldier Doll; and Julia Kimball of Canton as Soldier Doll.
FPAC’s The Nutcracker is choreographed and directed by Cheryl Madeux, who formerly danced with the Joffrey Ballet, Hartford Ballet and American Ballet Theatre companies. Additional choreography is by Casey Harkness Andrade and Clyde Nantais. Marina Van Winkle is rehearsal assistant for Cherubs and Marzipan Corp.
Founded in 1991, the nonprofit FPAC supports educational arts experiences, quality entertainment and outstanding performance opportunities for professional artists, community performers and students of the arts. With a focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, FPAC celebrates its 26th season. Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is FPAC’s Holiday Performance Sponsor. Tickets are $30-$34. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or www.FPAConline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
A popular holiday tradition for more than two decades, The Nutcracker remains a highly anticipated and treasured part of the FPAC season. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, the timeless ballet delights the imaginations of audiences young and old with festive magic and colorful splendor. FPAC presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium, 218 Oak Street, in Franklin.
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| Snow Queen |
The production features a professional orchestra under the direction of Peter Cokkinias, who celebrates his 13th year as music director/conductor of FPAC’s Nutcracker orchestra. Guest artists Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys, company dancers with Festival Ballet Providence, will perform the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Rosario Guillen, a student of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, will dance the part of the Nutcracker/Prince, with Aaron Andrade of Lincoln, Rhode Island, playing the role of Dr. Drosselmeyer. A choir will sing the ethereal choral parts that accompany the enchanting Snow Scene that closes the ballet’s first act.
FPAC’s The Nutcracker also showcases the talents of scores of area students, ages 6 and older, from many regional communities and local dance schools. Performers cast in featured roles include Mia Antunovic of North Attleboro as Clara (Saturday) and Kissy Doll (Sunday); Alli Tomsik of Medway as Clara (Sunday) and Kissy Doll (Saturday); Ty Gavin of Bridgewater as Fritz; Shaina McGillis of Franklin as Dew Drop (Saturday), Snow Queen (Sunday) and Spanish Soloist (Sunday); Sarah Strock of Holliston as Snow Queen (Saturday), Spanish Soloist (Saturday) and Candy Cane Soloist (Sunday); Lauren Szczepanowski of Franklin as Mouse Queen, Candy Cane Soloist (Saturday) and Dew Drop (Sunday); Haley Desjarlais of Medway as Arabian Soloist; Naomi Fitzgerald of Walpole as Harlequin (Saturday) and Marzipan Soloist; Alex Beckman of Northbridge as Harlequin (Sunday) and Marzipan Soloist; Mairead Nee of Walpole as Chinese Soloist (Sunday); Emma Nicholson of Franklin as Soldier Doll; and Julia Kimball of Canton as Soldier Doll.
FPAC’s The Nutcracker is choreographed and directed by Cheryl Madeux, who formerly danced with the Joffrey Ballet, Hartford Ballet and American Ballet Theatre companies. Additional choreography is by Casey Harkness Andrade and Clyde Nantais. Marina Van Winkle is rehearsal assistant for Cherubs and Marzipan Corp.
Founded in 1991, the nonprofit FPAC supports educational arts experiences, quality entertainment and outstanding performance opportunities for professional artists, community performers and students of the arts. With a focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, FPAC celebrates its 26th season. Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is FPAC’s Holiday Performance Sponsor. Tickets are $30-$34. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or www.FPAConline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
3 Performance choices today in Franklin
Dean College is performing "Into the Woods" at 2:00 PM and 7:30PM
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse features The Kennedys with Nalani and Sarina at 8:00 PM
THE BLACK BOX features Beth Leavel at 8:00 PM
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| Performance choices today in Franklin |
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Heath Nisbett at 2016 Franklin Cultural Festival (video)
Turning back time (or #TBT) to that Saturday in July when THE BLACK BOX had two stages going for a full day of musical performances.
Here is a sample of the performance by Heath Nisbett on the indoor stage at THE BLACK BOX
For more about Heath, visit his profile online
http://network.online.berklee.edu/public_profile/heathn
The 3rd Annual Cultural Festival will be held in Franklin July 26 through July 29, 2017. Subscribe for email updates
Here is a sample of the performance by Heath Nisbett on the indoor stage at THE BLACK BOX
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| Heath Nisbett (photo by Jake Jacobson) |
For more about Heath, visit his profile online
http://network.online.berklee.edu/public_profile/heathn
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Celebrate the Holidays with 3 Festive Productions
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) celebrates the holidays with three festive productions. Ring in the season with Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet The Nutcracker, FPAC’s original musical Humbug!, and A Glass Slipper Christmas, a holiday panto with a twist on the Cinderella fairy tale.
FPAC’s magical journey of The Nutcracker will be presented at the Franklin High School auditorium on December 3 at 7:30 p.m. and December 4 at 2:00. A popular FPAC holiday tradition for more than 20 years, the production features guest artists Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys, company dancers with Festival Ballet Providence, as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Rosario Guillen, a student of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, will dance the part of the Nutcracker/Prince, with Aaron Andrade of Lincoln, Rhode Island, playing the role of Dr. Drosselmeyer. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, the world-famous ballet showcases more than 100 area dancers and features a 27-piece professional orchestra under the direction of Peter Cokkinias.
FPAC’s original panto, A Glass Slipper Christmas, will be staged at THE BLACK BOX on December 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee on December 11 at 2:00. Based on the story of Cinderella, the production follows in the British tradition, retelling a well-known fairy tale in an exaggerated style filled with audience participation, popular music, slapstick comedy, jokes, dances, and more. Audiences are invited to cheer for the hero, boo at the villain, and sing along to favorite songs. The panto also entertains with double entendre, references to modern culture, and open satire of other works.
FPAC’s large-cast holiday musical, Humbug!, will be presented on December 17 at 7:30 p.m. and December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium. A family favorite since debuting as part of the company’s 2008 season, Humbug! is an original musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. With musical hits of every genre and live accompaniment by a 10-piece band of professional musicians, Humbug! transports audiences from Dickensian England to contemporary America as the novel’s iconic characters and storyline are cleverly reimagined with modern setting and dialogue. Humbug! stars the script’s writer, Nick Paone, as Ebenezer Scrooge.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com.
FPAC’s magical journey of The Nutcracker will be presented at the Franklin High School auditorium on December 3 at 7:30 p.m. and December 4 at 2:00. A popular FPAC holiday tradition for more than 20 years, the production features guest artists Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys, company dancers with Festival Ballet Providence, as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Rosario Guillen, a student of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, will dance the part of the Nutcracker/Prince, with Aaron Andrade of Lincoln, Rhode Island, playing the role of Dr. Drosselmeyer. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, the world-famous ballet showcases more than 100 area dancers and features a 27-piece professional orchestra under the direction of Peter Cokkinias.
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| FPAC’s magical journey of The Nutcracker |
FPAC’s original panto, A Glass Slipper Christmas, will be staged at THE BLACK BOX on December 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee on December 11 at 2:00. Based on the story of Cinderella, the production follows in the British tradition, retelling a well-known fairy tale in an exaggerated style filled with audience participation, popular music, slapstick comedy, jokes, dances, and more. Audiences are invited to cheer for the hero, boo at the villain, and sing along to favorite songs. The panto also entertains with double entendre, references to modern culture, and open satire of other works.
FPAC’s large-cast holiday musical, Humbug!, will be presented on December 17 at 7:30 p.m. and December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium. A family favorite since debuting as part of the company’s 2008 season, Humbug! is an original musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. With musical hits of every genre and live accompaniment by a 10-piece band of professional musicians, Humbug! transports audiences from Dickensian England to contemporary America as the novel’s iconic characters and storyline are cleverly reimagined with modern setting and dialogue. Humbug! stars the script’s writer, Nick Paone, as Ebenezer Scrooge.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Tony Award winner Beth Leavel - November 19
Tony Award winner Beth Leavel performs a one-night-only show at THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s theater, music and event venue, on Saturday, November 19. Beginning at 8 p.m., the event launches THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series, sponsored by Childs Engineering.
Leavel recently finished an Atlanta run of the new Broadway-bound musical The Prom. In Franklin, she will be accompanied by acclaimed musical director Phil Reno, who is currently conducting Something Rotten on Broadway. Seating options for THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series feature general admission, preferred table seating, and VIP tickets, which include an exclusive reception with the Broadway stars.
Beth Leavel’s extensive Broadway credits include 42nd Street (Anytime Annie, original cast; Dorothy Brock, revival), Crazy for You (Tess), Show Boat (Ellie, revival), The Civil War (Mrs. Bixby), Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher), Mamma Mia! (Donna), and Elf the Musical (Emily). She received a Tony Award nomination for her portrayal of Florence Greenberg in Baby It’s You!
Leavel’s Tony Award-winning performance in the title role of The Drowsy Chaperone also earned her Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. TV and film credits include ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and The Unusuals. Leavel headlined FPAC’s 2012 Gala at Gillette Stadium, as well as the grand-opening 2014 Gala at THE BLACK BOX.
A suburban hub for great music, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
Leavel recently finished an Atlanta run of the new Broadway-bound musical The Prom. In Franklin, she will be accompanied by acclaimed musical director Phil Reno, who is currently conducting Something Rotten on Broadway. Seating options for THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series feature general admission, preferred table seating, and VIP tickets, which include an exclusive reception with the Broadway stars.
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| Tony Award winner Beth Leavel |
Beth Leavel’s extensive Broadway credits include 42nd Street (Anytime Annie, original cast; Dorothy Brock, revival), Crazy for You (Tess), Show Boat (Ellie, revival), The Civil War (Mrs. Bixby), Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher), Mamma Mia! (Donna), and Elf the Musical (Emily). She received a Tony Award nomination for her portrayal of Florence Greenberg in Baby It’s You!
Leavel’s Tony Award-winning performance in the title role of The Drowsy Chaperone also earned her Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. TV and film credits include ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and The Unusuals. Leavel headlined FPAC’s 2012 Gala at Gillette Stadium, as well as the grand-opening 2014 Gala at THE BLACK BOX.
A suburban hub for great music, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
Saturday, November 12, 2016
FPAC’S THE ADDAMS FAMILY Awarded NETC Moss Hart Awards Honorable Mention
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) received Honorable Mention recognition from the New England Theatre Conference (NETC) 54th Annual Moss Hart Awards for FPAC’s 2015 production of The Addams Family. Presented at the 65th annual NETC Convention on October 29, the 2016 Moss Hart Awards honored eight productions from across New England. FPAC’s The Addams Family was one of two theatrical productions recognized in the Community Theatre Division. The prestigious awards honor the life of celebrated Broadway playwright, director, and producer Moss Hart. As stated by the NETC, the annual honor “seeks to encourage artistic growth and the highest standards of excellence in theatre.”
The commendation represents back-to-back honors for FPAC, having been awarded an Honorable Mention last year for Peter Pan, which launched the company’s first season at THE BLACK BOX. FPAC also received an Honorable Mention for West Side Story by the 2004 Moss Hart Awards. FPAC’s devilishly delightful The Addams Family was presented at THE BLACK BOX, FPAC’s home and performance venue in downtown Franklin, as part of the company’s milestone 25th anniversary season.
Founded in 1991, the nonprofit FPAC brings together professional artists, community performers and students of the arts in a collaborative and creative environment. With a special focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, FPAC supports educational arts experiences, quality entertainment and outstanding performance opportunities. For more information, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com or www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.
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| FPAC’s The Addams Family |
The commendation represents back-to-back honors for FPAC, having been awarded an Honorable Mention last year for Peter Pan, which launched the company’s first season at THE BLACK BOX. FPAC also received an Honorable Mention for West Side Story by the 2004 Moss Hart Awards. FPAC’s devilishly delightful The Addams Family was presented at THE BLACK BOX, FPAC’s home and performance venue in downtown Franklin, as part of the company’s milestone 25th anniversary season.
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| FPAC’s The Addams Family - panorama |
Founded in 1991, the nonprofit FPAC brings together professional artists, community performers and students of the arts in a collaborative and creative environment. With a special focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, FPAC supports educational arts experiences, quality entertainment and outstanding performance opportunities. For more information, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com or www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
The Kennedys with Nalani and Sarina Nov 19
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Sunday, November 6, 2016
New England Irish Harp Orchestra - Dec 4
NEW ENGLAND IRISH HARP ORCHESTRA
Under the direction of Regina Delaney
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4th ~ 7:00 pm
237 Pleasant Street, Franklin MA
There is nothing quite as magic as the sound of 6 or 12 harps playing together in harmony, with some fiddle, whistle and perhaps bodhran (Irish drums ) thrown in for good measure.
New England Irish Harp Orchestra will share a wonderful medley of holiday music that will put you in the perfect mood for Advent !!
This is a fundraiser for the church - tickets are $ 10 at the door and will be available in the office after November 1.
Free to Dean College students with student ID.
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| New England Irish Harp Orchestra - Dec 4 |
This was shared from Franklin Matters
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/11/new-england-irish-harp-orchestra-dec-4.html
Saturday, November 5, 2016
LiveARTS presents Ina Zdorovetchi, harp - Nov 13
Sunday, November 13, 2016 LiveARTS Franklin presents Ina Zdorovetchi and her music with harp. Scheduled for performance are music by Hindemith, Faure, Glinka and Joplin.
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| LiveARTS presents Ina Zdorovetchi, harp - Nov 13 |
All Concerts on Sundays, 3:30 pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA
Doors open at 3 pm. Open Seating. Handicapped accessible
For additional information on LiveARTS please visit their webpage http://www.liveartsma.org/
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