Francesca Farina
Birth Place: Las Vegas, Nevada
Latest News on Francesca Farina:
BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Lyndsay and Jeremy Palmer, a Talented Couple Who Have Done Over 20 Productions Together (Apr 13, 2020)
BWW Review: LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL at Kentwood Players-Westchester Playhouse (Nov 18, 2019)
Kentwood Players Launches 70th Anniversary Year with LITTLE WOMEN, The Broadway Musical (Oct 17, 2019)
BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Lyndsay and Jeremy Palmer, a Talented Couple Who Have Done Over 20 Productions Together (Apr 13, 2020)
BWW Review: LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL at Kentwood Players-Westchester Playhouse (Nov 18, 2019)
Kentwood Players Launches 70th Anniversary Year with LITTLE WOMEN, The Broadway Musical (Oct 17, 2019)
BIO
Francesca has been acting since she was six. Some of her previous lead roles include a brilliant performance of Annie in "Annie," a stunning portrayal of Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker" and a splendid likeness of Young Helen (Carol Burnett) in "Hollywood Arms." She was nominated twice for a Marcom Masque "Best Actress" award from the Westchester Playhouse. Francesca hosted on the red carpet at the 2012 and 2013 Creative Arts Emmys for KidsStar Radio Network, where the renowned host of "Inside the Actors Studio," James Lipton remarked "you are a better interviewer than I am!" Francesca was also seen in a national JC Penney commercial. When not acting, Francesca enjoys singing, piano, dancing, playing volleyball, reading and archery. Recently, Francesca made her first visit to Broadway where she aspires to perform in the near future. You can see some other news about Francesca on her blog: http://francescajfarina.wordpress.com/. Can be contacted at toni.farina@fox.com for bookings.
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BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Lyndsay and Jeremy Palmer, a Talented Couple Who Have Done Over 20 Productions Together
This Spotlight focuses on Lyndsay and Jeremy Palmer who met in a theater as teenagers, reconnected in college, then married and have done over 20 productions together in Los Angeles and Denver. But now with the shutdown, everything is on hold for both of them regarding their future production plans.
This Spotlight focuses on Lyndsay and Jeremy Palmer who met in a theater as teenagers, reconnected in college, then married and have done over 20 productions together in Los Angeles and Denver. But now with the shutdown, everything is on hold for both of them regarding their future production plans.
Kentwood Players Launches 70th Anniversary Year with LITTLE WOMEN, The Broadway Musical
Kentwood Players celebrates the launch of its 70th Anniversary year by presenting LITTLE WOMEN, The Broadway Musical by Jason Howland, Mindi Dickstein and Allan Knee based upon Louisa May Alcott's classic story, opening November 15 through December 21, 2019 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045.
Kentwood Players celebrates the launch of its 70th Anniversary year by presenting LITTLE WOMEN, The Broadway Musical by Jason Howland, Mindi Dickstein and Allan Knee based upon Louisa May Alcott's classic story, opening November 15 through December 21, 2019 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045.
FIRST LOOK: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at the Westchester Playhouse opens 11/11
Kentwood Players proudly presents the wickedly inspired musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, opening Friday, November 11 through Saturday, December 17, 2016 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045. The production is directed and choreographed by Alison Mattiza, assisted by Musical Director Catherine Rahm and Assistant Director Valerie Ruel, produced by Lori A. Marple-Pereslete by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International.
Kentwood Players proudly presents the wickedly inspired musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, opening Friday, November 11 through Saturday, December 17, 2016 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045. The production is directed and choreographed by Alison Mattiza, assisted by Musical Director Catherine Rahm and Assistant Director Valerie Ruel, produced by Lori A. Marple-Pereslete by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International.
BWW Reviews: MY MOTHER'S KEEPER Shares Memories of Four Generations of Women in a Show Business Family
MY MOTHER'S KEEPER, written by Jane Press and directed by Robin McKee, is a highly autobiographical memory play that moves fluidly back and forth between 1914 when an event involving Press' great-grandmother sets off a cycle of damage and dysfunction, and the present. While the humor of this play may be Jewish, the experience of being part of a big, crazy family is universal.
MY MOTHER'S KEEPER, written by Jane Press and directed by Robin McKee, is a highly autobiographical memory play that moves fluidly back and forth between 1914 when an event involving Press' great-grandmother sets off a cycle of damage and dysfunction, and the present. While the humor of this play may be Jewish, the experience of being part of a big, crazy family is universal.
Photo Flash: THE MIRACLE WORKER Onstage at LA's Kentwood Players
Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson now through June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045). See photos from the production below!
Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson now through June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045). See photos from the production below!
Kentwood Players Presents THE MIRACLE WORKER, Now thru June 16
Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson from tonight, May 11 to June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045). Adapted from William Gibson's 1957 Playhouse 90 teleplay of the same name, THE MIRACLE WORKER is based on Helen Keller's autobiography "The Story of My Life" and won several Tony Awards including Best Play. The production is directed by Shawn K. Summerer and produced by Alison Mattiza and Elizabeth Summerer by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York City.
Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson from tonight, May 11 to June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045). Adapted from William Gibson's 1957 Playhouse 90 teleplay of the same name, THE MIRACLE WORKER is based on Helen Keller's autobiography "The Story of My Life" and won several Tony Awards including Best Play. The production is directed by Shawn K. Summerer and produced by Alison Mattiza and Elizabeth Summerer by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York City.
Photo Flash: First Look at Kentwood Players' THE MIRACLE WORKER
Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson from May 11 to June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson from May 11 to June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players Presents THE MIRACLE WORKER at Westchester Playhouse, May 11
Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson from May 11 to June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045). Adapted from William Gibson's 1957 Playhouse 90 teleplay of the same name, THE MIRACLE WORKER is based on Helen Keller's autobiography "The Story of My Life" and won several Tony Awards including Best Play. The production is directed by Shawn K. Summerer and produced by Alison Mattiza and Elizabeth Summerer by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York City.
Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson from May 11 to June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045). Adapted from William Gibson's 1957 Playhouse 90 teleplay of the same name, THE MIRACLE WORKER is based on Helen Keller's autobiography "The Story of My Life" and won several Tony Awards including Best Play. The production is directed by Shawn K. Summerer and produced by Alison Mattiza and Elizabeth Summerer by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York City.
Kentwood Players Presents Hollywood Arms 11/11-12/17
Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
BWW Reviews: Kentwood Players Make Hollywood Arms Memorable
To my knowledge this is the West Coast premiere of Hollywood Arms by Carol Burnett and her daughter the late Carrie Hamilton, based on Burnett's well written best-selling memoir One More Time. There was a reading at the now Carrie Hamilton Theatre of the Pasadena Playhouse a few years back when the theatre switched names, but not a full-fledged production. The Kentwood Players do quite well in bringing the slice-of-life dramedy to life, now onstage at the Westchester Playhouse through December 17.
To my knowledge this is the West Coast premiere of Hollywood Arms by Carol Burnett and her daughter the late Carrie Hamilton, based on Burnett's well written best-selling memoir One More Time. There was a reading at the now Carrie Hamilton Theatre of the Pasadena Playhouse a few years back when the theatre switched names, but not a full-fledged production. The Kentwood Players do quite well in bringing the slice-of-life dramedy to life, now onstage at the Westchester Playhouse through December 17.
Photo Flash: Kentwood Players Presents Hollywood Arms
Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players Presents Hollywood Arms 11/11-12/17
Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Photo Flash: Kentwood Players' HOLLYWOOD ARMS
Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players Presents Hollywood Arms 11/11-12/17
Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players Closes ANNIE 12/11
Kentwood Players welcomes the 2010 holiday season with the musical 'Annie" based on the Tribune Media Services comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan.
Kentwood Players welcomes the 2010 holiday season with the musical 'Annie" based on the Tribune Media Services comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan.
Kentwood Players Presents ANNIE 11/5-12/11
Kentwood Players welcomes the 2010 holiday season with the musical 'Annie" based on the Tribune Media Services comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan.
Kentwood Players welcomes the 2010 holiday season with the musical 'Annie" based on the Tribune Media Services comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan.
Kentwood Players Presents ANNIE 11/5-12/11
Kentwood Players welcomes the 2010 holiday season with the musical 'Annie" based on the Tribune Media Services comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan.
Kentwood Players welcomes the 2010 holiday season with the musical 'Annie" based on the Tribune Media Services comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan.
The Kentwood Players Present THE WIZARD OF OZ 11/21, 12/5, 12/12
The Kentwood Players are delighted to present a Kentwood Kids Production of 'The Wizard of Oz' musical, based on the original story by L. Frank Baum, adapted by Frank Gabrielson with music and lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.
The Kentwood Players are delighted to present a Kentwood Kids Production of 'The Wizard of Oz' musical, based on the original story by L. Frank Baum, adapted by Frank Gabrielson with music and lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.
The Kentwood Players Present THE WIZARD OF OZ 11/21, 12/5, 12/12
The Kentwood Players are delighted to present a Kentwood Kids Production of 'The Wizard of Oz' musical, based on the original story by L. Frank Baum, adapted by Frank Gabrielson with music and lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.
The Kentwood Players are delighted to present a Kentwood Kids Production of 'The Wizard of Oz' musical, based on the original story by L. Frank Baum, adapted by Frank Gabrielson with music and lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.
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