FSPA to Hold Auditions for Bieber, Performing Troupes

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold September auditions for Bye Bye Bieber, an original musical spoof, and for its performing troupes and dance ensembles. All auditions will be held at FSPA, 38 Main Street, Franklin.

Written and directed by FSPA Drama Instructor Nick Paone and Director Raye Lynn Mercer, Bye Bye Bieber will be presented on October 22, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, Horace Mann Middle School. This show, a parody loosely based on the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie, features a variety of pop music and a storyline spotlighting teen sensation Justin Bieber.

The auditions will be held Saturday, September 17th at 1:00 p.m. for ages 8-10, at1:45 p.m. for ages 11-13 and at 2:30 p.m. for students ages 14-18. Students should prepare 16 measures of a pop song for the audition. Auditions are open to students 8 and up who are enrolled in any class at FSPA.
FPSA's Musical Theater Performing Troupes will audition prospective members for the 2011-2012 academic year on September 1 for grades 5 and 6 and September 8 for grades 7 - 12. The junior dance ensemble Next Step will audition on September 13, with senior dance company CenterStage auditions following on September 14.

FSPA's musical theater and dance ensembles meet and rehearse throughout the year for school and community performances. The high school troupes travel annually to Walt Disney World during April vacation, where they perform on Disney stages and take classes with Disney performers.

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.

For more information about upcoming auditions or any of FSPA's programs, visit www.fspaonline.com or call (508) 528-8668.