FSPA’s Electric Youth to Perform Summer Shows in Norfolk and Franklin

Electric Youth, (EY) the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, will perform two free summer concerts in the area, at Town Hill in Norfolk on Thursday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. and Franklin Common on Wednesday, July 20 at 6:00 p.m.

Known for exciting choreography and impressive vocals, Electric Youth is backed by an eight-piece band of Boston-based musicians. Electric Youth performs a wide range of music including classic rock, pop, Broadway and country music, designed to entertain and delight audience members of all ages.

Fresh from entertaining on a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas from June 25 through July 2nd, EY will next sing the national anthem in Fenway Park on Monday, August 1st at the game between the Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians. Electric Youth was invited back to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" after performing the anthem at Fenway Park in 2007.

Electric Youth has toured Europe seven times, released six professional CDs and has been featured on Fox 25 television three times, most recently May 25th following the American Idol finals. Electric Youth's new 2011 CD, All Amped Up, will be available for purchase at the summer concerts.

Electric Youth's members are selected by audition at the beginning of each academic year. This season's group of twelve performers, ages 14 to 18, studies multiple dance disciplines, voice, and acting at FSPA six days per week. Some members are preparing to pursue a career in the performing arts, while all are gaining valuable life skills through their participation, extensive training, and travel experiences with the group.

Electric Youth 2011 members are Giovanna Ferri, Ali Funkhouser, Galen Hancock, Melissa Mandia, Avery McStay, Lucas Melfi, and Catherine Weiss of Franklin; Michael Egan of Hopkinton; Lindsey White of Mansfield; Erica McLaughlin of Medfield; Jef Mettler of Westborough; and Callie Liljeberg of Wrentham.

To learn more about Electric Youth's summer performances, please call the Franklin School for the Performing Arts at (508) 528-8668 or visit www.electricyouth.com