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BIO

Stage
-Our Town, Dr. Gibbs, Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA)
-The Wizard of Oz, Tin Man, FSPA
-Legally Blonde, Emmett Forrest, FSPA SummerStage
-Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat, Judah FSPA
-Humbug!, Young Scrooge, Franklin Performing Arts Company
-Les Misérables, Feuilly/Fauchelevant, Franklin Performing Arts Company
-Shrek The Musical, King/Papa Bear, FSPA SummerStage
-The Sound of Music, Friedrich, Franklin Performing Arts Company
-Carol’s Christmas, Mechanical, Franklin Performing Arts Company
-Bye Bye, Bieber, Grayson, Franklin Performing Arts Company

Training
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA)
Voice: Hallie Wetzell, Ed Milham
Ballet: Clyde Nantais
Jazz: Kellie Stamp, Casey Harkness Andrade
Dance for Musical Theater: Casey Harkness Andrade
Acting: Nick Paone
Musical Theater: Raye Lynn Mercer
Broadway Light Musical Theater Ensemble
Them & Me Lead Vocalist

Recording
Power Chord, Soloist/Ensemble, Electric Youth

Master Classes

Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City
Voice: Alexander Gemignani, Beth Leavel, Michelle Federer, Megan McGinnis, Kyle Dean Massey, Jenn Colella, Laura Osnes, Santino Montana

Dance: Tyrick Wiltez Jones, Jeff Shade, Tony Mansker, Clay Thomson, Adam Cates

Acting: Joe Langworth, Christopher J. Heinz

Franklin School for the Performing Arts
Voice: April Hall
Dance: Tyler Hanes

Disney Performing Arts
Broadway Magic, Disney Dancin’, Disney Sings

Special Skills
Guitar, piano, ice hockey, lacrosse, skiing, snow boarding, baseball

News


Electric Youth Set for Free Summer Concerts in Norfolk and Franklin

Following a three-and-a-half week summer concert tour of Austria and Italy, Electric Youth (EY) will perform two free outdoor concerts today, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Norfolk Town Hill and on Wednesday, July 27, at 6 p.m. on Franklin Town Common.
Electric Youth Set for Free Summer Concerts in Norfolk and Franklin

Following a three-and-a-half week summer concert tour of Austria and Italy, Electric Youth (EY) will perform two free outdoor concerts on Thursday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Norfolk Town Hill and on Wednesday, July 27, at 6 p.m. on Franklin Town Common.
Electric Youth to Perform Bon Voyage Concert in Downtown Franklin Before International Concert Tour

Electric Youth (EY), the international touring ensemble of singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will perform at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. The event is a Bon Voyage Concert for Electric Youth, coming just days before the ensemble departs on June 23rd for a three-week concert tour of Austria and Italy. The group's 13th European tour will include a return Fourth of July show at Aviano Air Force Base to entertain U.S. Troops and families stationed abroad.
DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID is at Franklin's Black Box This Weekend

Franklin Performing Arts Company's production of the under-the-sea spectacular, DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, plays for three more performances this weekend at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. Shows are on Saturday, March 19 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m.
Electric Youth Presents International Touring Ensemble from Franklin School for the Performing Arts

Electric Youth (EY) 2016, the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), headlines at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Saturday, January 9, debuting two shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
FPAC Presents SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN ELVES This Weekend

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents an original panto this holiday season. With a twist on a fairy tale classic, the family-friendly musical, Snow White and the Seven Elves, debuts at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. Performances are today, December 12 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and tomorrow, December 13 at 2 p.m.
FPAC to Present SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN ELVES, 12/12-13

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents an original panto this holiday season. With a twist on a fairy tale classic, the family-friendly musical, Snow White and the Seven Elves, debuts at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. Performances are on Saturday, December 12 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m.
FPAC's THE ADDAMS FAMILY Opens This Weekend

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents the hit musical comedy, The Addams Family, on October 24 at 7:30 p.m., October 25 at 2:00 p.m., and October 30 at 7:30 p.m., with two shows on October 31 at 2:00 and 8:30. Celebrate a bewitching holiday with a performance before or after Trick or Treating on Halloween; audiences are invited to come dressed in costume, and prizes will be awarded. Part of FPAC's 25th anniversary season, The Addams Family will be staged at THE BLACK BOX, the company's new home and performance venue, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. 
FPAC to Stage THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents the hit musical comedy, The Addams Family, on October 24 at 7:30 p.m., October 25 at 2:00 p.m., and October 30 at 7:30 p.m., with two shows on October 31 at 2:00 and 8:30. Celebrate a bewitching holiday with a performance before or after Trick or Treating on Halloween; audiences are invited to come dressed in costume, and prizes will be awarded. Part of FPAC's 25th anniversary season, The Addams Family will be staged at THE BLACK BOX, the company's new home and performance venue, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. 
FSPA Summer Theater Stages HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL This Week

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Summer Theater presents the Disney mega-hit High School Musical at 7:30 p.m. tonight, August 13 and tomorrow, August 14. The culmination of FSPA's annual two-week musical theater program, the production features students in grades 8-12 and will be staged at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. 
Electric Youth Plays Free Summer Concert in Franklin Tonight

Following a two-and-a-half week summer concert tour of England and France, Electric Youth (EY) will perform another free outdoor concert tonight, July 29, from 6-8 p.m. on Franklin Town Common.
FSPA Summer Theater to Stage HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, 8/13-14

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Summer Theater presents the Disney mega-hit High School Musical at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14. The culmination of FSPA's annual two-week musical theater program, the production features students in grades 8-12 and will be staged at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. 
Electric Youth Plays Free Summer Concert in Norfolk Tonight

Following a two-and-a-half week summer concert tour of England and France, Electric Youth (EY) will perform two free outdoor concerts tonight, July 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Norfolk Town Hill and on Wednesday, July 29, from 6-8 p.m. on Franklin Town Common.
Electric Youth to Play Free Summer Concerts in Norfolk and Franklin, 7/23 & 29

Following a two-and-a-half week summer concert tour of England and France, Electric Youth (EY) will perform two free outdoor concerts on Thursday, July 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Norfolk Town Hill and on Wednesday, July 29, from 6-8 p.m. on Franklin Town Common.
FSPA's Electric Youth Presents 'Bon Voyage' Concert Tonight Before European Tour

Electric Youth (EY) 2015, the international touring ensemble of young singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), presents a Bon Voyage concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin tonight, June 20 at 7:30 p.m.
FSPA's Electric Youth to Present 'Bon Voyage' Concert, 6/20 Before European Tour

Electric Youth (EY) 2015, the international touring ensemble of young singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), presents a Bon Voyage concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Franklin School for the Performing Arts Ensembles to Perform at Walt Disney World

Forty-one local students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will travel to Walt Disney World during the April school break to perform for Disney audiences and participate in workshops with Disney performers, choreographers and directors. This is FSPA's 20th year performing at Disney World as part of the Disney Performing Arts program.
Electric Youth 2015 to Debut at The Black Box in January

Electric Youth (EY) 2015, the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will debut at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Saturday, January 10, performing two shows at 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, Electric Youth delivers a fun, high-energy evening of family entertainment with an extensive range of contemporary pop, classic rock, Broadway and country hits for audiences all ages. The EY shows at THE BLACK BOX will feature fully choreographed performances of Adele, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, Frank Sinatra, Styx and more.
Electric Youth Gives Free Concert in Franklin Tonight

Just back from a three-week concert tour of Austria and Italy, Electric Youth (EY) will perform free outdoor summer concerts tonight, July 30, from 6-8 p.m. on Franklin Town Common and on Thursday, July 31 from 6:30-8 p.m. on Norfolk Town Hill.
Electric Youth to Give Free Concerts in Franklin and Norfolk, 7/30-31

Just back from a three-week concert tour of Austria and Italy, Electric Youth (EY) will perform free outdoor summer concerts on Wednesday, July 30, from 6-8 p.m. on Franklin Town Common and on Thursday, July 31 from 6:30-8 p.m. on Norfolk Town Hill.
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