Raye Lynn Mercer
Birth Place: Franklin, MA
Latest News on Raye Lynn Mercer:
Interview: Josh Strickland on Swinging Back into TARZAN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at The Black Box (Mar 7, 2024)
Ruby Lewis and More Join Josh Strickland in TARZAN at FPAC (Feb 13, 2024)
Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present Re-imagined TARZAN Starring Broadway's Original Tarzan Josh Strickland (Feb 2, 2024)
Interview: Josh Strickland on Swinging Back into TARZAN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at The Black Box (Mar 7, 2024)
Ruby Lewis and More Join Josh Strickland in TARZAN at FPAC (Feb 13, 2024)
Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present Re-imagined TARZAN Starring Broadway's Original Tarzan Josh Strickland (Feb 2, 2024)
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Raye Lynn Mercer founded the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) in 1985. A graduate of Middlebury College, she attended the Vienna International Music Center in Vienna, Austria. Pianist, director, producer and choreographer, Raye Lynn has presented 30 seasons of musicals, plays, concerts and dance productions with FSPA and the community-based Franklin Performing Arts Company, established in 1991. Raye Lynn serves as Administrator of the school, oversees the FSPA Musical Theatre Conservatory and directs the international touring ensemble Electric Youth. Her school's student resumes include placement in top college and conservatory arts programs, Broadway shows, six national Broadway tours, eleven European concert tours, the American Idol finals and annual performances at Walt Disney World. Combining profession and hobby, Raye Lynn has directed Symphony of Horses productions across the country. President and Executive Director of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, Raye Lynn is the visionary behind the development of the new performance and event venue in Franklin, Massachusetts, THE BLACK BOX, which opened in 2014. Raye Lynn has also been seen onstage in productions of The Addams Family (Grandma), High School Musical (Ms. Darbus), You Can't Take it With You (Essie Carmichael), and more.
Raye Lynn Mercer News
Interview: Josh Strickland on Swinging Back into TARZAN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at The Black Box
When Josh Strickland takes the stage in the current Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) production of “Tarzan: The Broadway Musical,” he is in his familiar place in the center spotlight, playing the show’s title role which he originated on Broadway.
Ruby Lewis and More Join Josh Strickland in TARZAN at FPAC
Further casting has been announced for the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC)’s reimagined production of Tarzan the Broadway musical starring Broadway’s original Tarzan Josh Strickland.
Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present Re-imagined TARZAN Starring Broadway's Original Tarzan Josh Strickland
The Franklin Performing Arts Company will continue their 2023-24 season with a reimagined immersive production of Tarzan the Broadway musical starring Broadway's original Tarzan Josh Strickland March 8-17 at THE BLACK X in Franklin, MA.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, THE WIZ, & More Lead!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, & More Lead!
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present the musical Bright Star January 5-7 at THE BLACK BOX.
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards December 5th Standings
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The Franklin Performing Arts Company Announces Its 2023-24 Season Featuring THE LITTLE MERMAID And More
The Franklin Performing Arts Company has announced its 2023-24 season of musicals and plays in their home venue THE BLACK BOX.
Franklin Performing Arts Company Presents SOMETHING ROTTEN!
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present the hilarious musical comedy Something Rotten! running March 10-19 at THE BLACK BOX.
FPAC Holiday Productions Presents 'TIS THE SEASON!
FPAC Holiday Productions will bring back family-favorite 'Tis the Season! December 17 and 18 at the Franklin High School Auditorium.
To Present THE SOUND OF MUSIC Starring Broadway's Sara Jean Ford
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present The Sound of Music at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA October 14-23.
Sara Jean Ford to Star as Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Franklin Performing Arts Company
The Franklin Performing Arts Company has announced the cast and creative team for their production of The Sound of Music running at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA October 14-23. Broadway’s Sara Jean Ford stars as Maria Rainer.
The Franklin Performing Arts Company Presents THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
The Franklin Performing Arts Company, Franklin's own professional theater company, will present The Drowsy Chaperone starring Ben Cameron and Emily Koch March 12-20 at THE BLACK BOX.
See Judy Kuhn, Ricky Rojas & More at The Green Room 42 in February
The Green Room 42 has announced their February line-up for in-person performances. Additionally, The Green Room 42 is excited to launch 5/5/5 Tickets – in celebration of their 5th Anniversary, five $5 tickets will be available for every show from February 15, 2022, through February 14, 2023.
MARY POPPINS to be Presented at the Franklin Performing Arts Company
The Franklin Performing Arts Company will present Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins. The production, choreographed by and starring Broadway’s Clay Rice-Thomson, will run October 15-17 and 22-24 at THE BLACK BOX.
Ali Funkhouser, Ryan Vona & More to Star in LEGALLY BLONDE at Franklin Performing Arts Company
The Franklin Performing Arts Company has announced the cast for their production of Legally Blonde the Musical. The production, originally scheduled for March 2020, marks the return of live theater for FPAC at THE BLACK BOX.
Ashley Brown, Michael James Scott, and Josh Strickland to Kick Off Spring Arts Awakening at THE BLACK BOX
Spring Arts Awakening features nine weeks of entertainment, outdoors under a tent in the venue's parking lot.
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