Franklin School for the Performing Arts Offers Free Tickets to Spring Concert for Prospective Students on 5/17 & 5/18

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) invites prospective students and families to learn more about programs in music, dance and drama via the school's All Access Pass, which includes complimentary tickets to any of the FSPA Spring Concert performances on Saturday, May 17 at 4 and 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 18 at 1 and 4 p.m. Featuring FSPA students in all levels and disciplines of dance and musical theater, as well as the FSPA Glee Club, musical theater troupes, dance companies and the international touring ensemble Electric Youth, Spring Concert is presented in an audience-friendly, 90-minute format. The shows provide a dynamic way to experience FSPA's performance training and to learn about the curriculum across many dance disciplines, music and musical theater programming.

FSPA will also hold a Spring Open House at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin on Wednesday, May 21 from 4-8 p.m. The community is encouraged to tour the facilities, observe classes and rehearsals, speak with faculty and staff, and hear more about FSPA programs for all ages and ability levels, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. Since 1985, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. Founded by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, the school is built upon the notion that arts experiences are an integral part of a well-rounded education. FSPA brings the performing arts disciplines together under one roof, with an extensive roster of classes and unparalleled calendar of performing opportunities.

FSPA's Spring Concert will be presented at Franklin's Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street. Tickets are $18 and $20 for general admission. Prospective students and families should call FSPA at 508-528-8668 to reserve their complimentary tickets and schedule a trial class or tour of the facilities. Classes continue at FSPA through June 23 and registration for summer and fall sessions is ongoing. Visit www.fspaonline.com for more information.