Regrettably true autobiographical tales, from artistic adventures to an historic court battle. Laugh...cry...whatever you do, Please Don't Tell Her Kids!
Please Don’t Tell Francine’s Kids about the wild, tumultuous times this half-baked boomer–yes–starting to have some memory issues, had over the past forty years. Don’t tell them about the love affair that bordered on insanity or her shocking talking doll. And DON’T tell them the gritty details of her big-time real-world role: not as an actor or singer, but near the center of a life-and-death case that captured the world’s attention. Spoiler: she never signed up to be a footnote in an historic legal battle…and yet, here we are!
Francine– just your average Brooklyn-born, Canadian-American, teacher-turned-Jane-of-all-trades, long-distance grandma– brings you regrettably true tales in this autobiographical jaunt. With thirty-three years of stage, screen, and commercial experience, Francine toured her previous solo improv show to festivals across the country.
Find out what Sen. John Glenn said during their serious chats about daycare policy. How did she score a date with Anderson Cooper? And...how weird is it to be a model on the Home Shopping Network?
Confessional, witty, and inspirational, you'll laugh you'll cry…but whatever you do, Please Don't Tell Her Kids!
The show was co-written by the acclaimed British comedy writer and fringe performer, Gerard Harris, and directed by Francine and Bridget Bean. Debra DeLiso, Acting Teacher at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts was Dramaturg.
The broadwayworld.com review of “Please Don’t Tell My Kids! said: …It’s not always funny. It’s often bizarre. But it is always thought-provoking. This is a show you’ll really enjoy…
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The SpongeBob Musical
Carrollwood Cultural Center (7/26 - 8/4) | |
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2024-2025 Bank of America Broadway at The Straz Season
Straz Center for the Performing Arts (10/1 - 6/8) | |
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Sylvia
Carrollwood Players Theatre (1/17 - 2/1) | |
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Anything Goes
Manatee Performing Arts Center (8/8 - 8/18) | |
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Life Amplified SPECTACULAR Prom
The Studio at Carrollwood Cultural Center (9/28 - 9/28) | |
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The Little Mermaid JR.
Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (7/26 - 7/27) | |
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Singin in the Rain
New Tampa Performing Arts Center (7/19 - 7/28) | |
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Mercer & Mancini Concert
Francis Wilson Playhouse (10/5 - 10/5) | |
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The Lion King
Straz Center [Carol Morsani Hall] (4/2 - 4/20) | |
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