Franklin School for the Performing Arts

Background

FSPA staff is made up of professional artists, performers and teachers.  Their impressive credentials are indicative of the excellent instruction available in all programs and the high standards of excellence we hold for our school.The goal of our instructors is to meet the individual needs of each student. 

The student's artistic development is guided by excellent instruction, enhanced by practice and complemented by performing opportunities. While performing is an integral part of our programs, a single annual performance is not our year-long goal.  All lessons and classes concentrate on the development of technique, creativity and artistic expression.

Other features of the school include a quarterly newsletter, "News and Reviews," school field trips and Bring-A-Friend and Parents' Weeks.

The faculty of FSPA is dedicated to the artistic development of young people and the enjoyment of arts for everyone.  We understand the importance of proper instruction, discipline, practice and accomplishment in the arts as part of a well-rounded education.

Special Ensembles

Kids 'N America, an ensemble of 30 musical theater students, ages 10-18, will present a flag-waving patriotic revue showcasing the talent and youthful enthusiasm of Kids 'N America on June 27-July 8, 2002 touring Boston, New York, Washinton D.C. and Orlando.

In 1996 and 2000, a select choir of FSPA students starred in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Colonial Theater in Boston.

A chorus of 35 FSPA children performed with Disney Entertainment in shows in Hartford and Boston.

Two FSPA students appeared in the Broadway tour of Show Boat at the Wang Center in 1997.

The FSPA Youth Choir, an ensemble of 38 students, ages 9-21, presented five concerts in Vienna, Austria in June 1998, including performances at the United Nations and Vienna's famed Konzerthaus. FSPA Youth Choir 2000, including 26 students, also toured Austria and Italy  performing concerts at the United Nations, Vienna's Konzerthaus and the American Embassy.

Broadway Light, BLT, Too!, Broadway Bound and Lite Brites are musical theater performing troupes which perform at FSPA events and in the community.  Broadway Light and BLT, Too! perform at Disney World annually where the group attends workshops with Disney performers.

The FSPA Dance Company performed Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra with the Marlboro Symphony Orchestra in 1998 and began performing on the Tomorrowland Stage in Disney World in Spring 2000. This season will debut FSPA's Junior Dance Company for ages 9-13.

Franklin Performing Arts Company

Our associate, FPAC, is a non-profit community organization which promotes the performing arts for students, amateurs and professionals. A distinctive suburban arts organization, FPAC serves more than 40 communities, providing opportunities for the general public to attend theatrical productions at reasonable cost. Click here to access the FPAC web site.

SummerStage

In addition to our regular curriculum, summer session features SummerStage, a 6-week musical theater program highlighted by the production of an all-student musical. Students in grades 3 and up attend classes in acting, singing, movement and set design 3 days a week for 3 hours.

SummerStage productions have included:  Bye, Bye Birdie, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Anything Goes, The Pirates of Penzance Barnum, Li'l Abner and School House Rock-Live!

SummerStage 2002 will present The Wiz.

The Spotlight Shop

The all-new Spotlight Shop, a performing arts boutique, is located downstairs at 34 Main Street featuring Capezio Dancewear and shoes, Mirella, Body Wrappers, Baltog dancewear and accessories, Music, CDs, books, gifts with the arts in mind and specialty gifts for children. It also houses the FSPA and FPAC Box Offices.

Shop Phone #: 508-528-2887