Electric Youth to Perform at Showcase Live 6/12

Electric Youth (EY), the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will return to perform at Showcase Live in Foxboro on June 12th at 7:00 p.m.

The concert allows Electric Youth's fans to wish them "bon voyage" before they embark on a cruise to entertain audiences aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, sailing from June 25 - July 2 to the Western Caribbean. Oasis of the Sea is among the world's largest cruise ships.
In addition to performing in large venues onboard, Electric Youth will participate in acting classes, dance workshops, and student showcases on the cruise, plus have time for relaxation and fun during shore excursions.

Backed by an eight-piece band of Boston's finest musicians, Electric Youth performances offer exciting family entertainment with an extensive range of pop, rock and Broadway music choreographed to entertain and delight audiences of all ages.
EY's musical repertoire includes audience favorites "Somebody to Love," "Mercy," and their signature Eighties Medley. These numbers are featured on EY's new 2011 CD All Amped Up, available for purchase at the Showcase Live show, as well as onboard the cruise.

Electric Youth has toured Europe seven times, released six professional CDs and has been featured on Fox 25 television three times, including May 25th following the American Idol finals. EY's 2011 show debuted at Showcase Live in March. They also played to an enthusiastic audience at Mechanics Hall in May, their third year performing at the renowned Worcester venue. On August 1st, Electric Youth will sing the national anthem at Fenway Park.

Electric Youth 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. 

EY's band includes FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer on piano, Mark White on guitar, Mark Poniatowski on bass, Kenny Hadley on percussion, Jeff Hoyer on trombone, Arnie Krakowsky on tenor saxophone, Walter Platt on trumpet, and Ken Reid on baritone saxophone. Musical arrangers for Electric Youth are Mark Poniatowski, Walter Platt, Mark White, Rick Hammett and Ben Whiting. Choreographers include Mercer, Kellie Stamp, Cheryl Madeaux-Abbott, Jenny Oliver and Frantz Louizia.

For tickets to the Showcase Live Concert, contact Ticketmaster, Showcase Live or FSPA at (508) 528-8668. Tickets are $25 for reserved seats and $15 for general seating.

Founded in 1985, FSPA brings all performing arts disciplines together under one roof, offering Music, Dance and Drama training to both students interested in serious study and those who enjoy the arts for recreation. Beginners are welcome in all programs.