FSPA Holds Holiday Showcase, 12/3

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts' (FSPA) Musical Theater Troupes, Dance Troupes and the new FSPA Youth Choir will present a Holiday Showcase on Friday, December 3^rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer auditorium, Horace Mann Middle School, 224 Oak Street in Franklin. Accompanied by a live professional ensemble, the Troupes will usher in the holidays with a fun evening of song and dance.

Featured numbers include such seasonal favorites as All I Want for Christmas is You, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Winter Wonderland and Happy Hanukkah, My Friend.

FSPA's Musical Theater Performing Troupes and Dance Companies are cast each school year by audition. The members of Broadway Light, Broadway Ladies, Broadway Bound, BLT2 and Lite Brites are triple threat performers who study music, dance and drama. Curriculum for these students includes advanced work in ensemble singing, vocal and acting technique, and various disciplines of dance.

The Senior Troupes travel to Walt Disney World in Florida during April vacation, where they perform on Disney stages and take classes with Disney performers, choreographers and directors. The FSPA Musical Theater faculty includes Director Raye Lynn Mercer, Tracy Lane, Nick Paone, Kim Rezendes, Cara Ricci, Kellie Stamp and Hallie Wetzell.

For tickets to the Holiday Showcase, please visit the Box Office at The Spotlight Shop, 34 Main Street, Franklin or call (508) 528-8668. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students/seniors. Further information regarding performing ensembles and all classes is available by contacting the FSPA office at 38 Main Street or by visiting the school's website at www.fspaonline.com