Fran Thomas co-authored a play when she was in fourth grade primarily so she could have the leading role. She has loved theater ever since. She appeared in several community theater productiions in Pittsburgh including South Pacific, Pajama Game, and Li'l Abner. With two insurance company co-workers, she created and performed "Around the World in Broadway" on the Three Rivers Arts Festival Fringe Stage.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Fran now makes her home in Southwest Florida.
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA at Broadway Palm
February 17, 2018
February 17, 2018
In a world filled with #MeToo, it is wonderful to see a show that celebrates female power and friendships. Mamma Mia has two sets of gal pals of different generations who have each others' backs. To reinforce the message, the Prather organization chose Pace Center for Girls as the recipient of its charitable donation of the month.
BWW Review: PIPPIN at Broadway Palm
October 14, 2017
October 14, 2017
Quadruple threat cast brings magic to Broadway Palm
BWW Review: SUMMER SING at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
August 30, 2017
August 30, 2017
Annual Summer Sing draws large turnout to SDBAC.
BWW Interview: Tyler Young, Sam Pudlin, Emily Burris of TARZAN at Cultural Park Theater
July 23, 2017
July 23, 2017
Three theater pros are at the helm of Cultural Park Theater's upcoming production of Tarzan. And the eldest is 23.
BWW Review: MARY POPPINS at Broadway Palm
July 1, 2017
July 1, 2017
If the stress of living in today's world is getting to you, take yourself to Broadway Palm, spit spot, where you can spend a couple hours surrounded by the magic of Mary Poppins.
BWW Review: FACULTY RECITAL at FSW BlackBox Theater
April 26, 2017
April 26, 2017
Music faculty at Florida SouthWestern State College presented an eclectic concert to an audience of students, faculty, friends, and community members.
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