FPAC to present "The Wolves" - performances Fri, Sat & Sun - Jan 6 -8, 2023

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Sarah DeLappe’s wildly popular play The Wolves January 6-8 at THE BLACK BOX. Directed by New York actress Ali Funkhouser, the all female-identifying cast of 10 is comprised of young professional artists, collegiate actors, and student apprentices from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts.

The Wolves follows a girls indoor soccer team. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.

The play will feature soccer movement directed by Franklin’s Calen Frongillo. “One of the many intriguing aspects of this play is that we see the girls warm up and perform actual soccer drills over the course of the show,” comments director Ali Funkhouser. “We’re so lucky to have Calen’s soccer expertise to train the ‘team’ and help the cast execute these moments on stage.” 

photo of the cast by Paul Vicario. L to R: Kelsey Breslin, Erin Belger, Sami Goldman, Caroline Wilkins, Elena Doyno, Courtney Beyer, Tzintli Cerda, Madigan Wirkus, Anya Fox

Known only by their numbers to the audience, the characters of The Wolves will be portrayed by LA’s Courtney Beyer (#46), NYC’s Elena Doyno (#00), University of Tampa Musical Theatre’s Kelsey Breslin (#11), University of Connecticut’s Caroline Wilkins (#25), University of Oklahoma Acting’s Sami Goldman (#7), FPAC Apprentices Erin Belger (#2), Tzintli Cerda (#14), Anya Fox (#13), Madigan Wirkus (#8), and actress Hallie Wetzell (Soccer Mom). 

A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, The Wolves tackles mature themes including characters in honest discussions about relationships, politics, death, and more. Because of its subject matter and strong language, it is not recommended for children. 

The Franklin Performing Arts Company at THE BLACK BOX is a professional Equity theater producing musicals, plays, and more, featuring Broadway stars, professional and regional performers, and emerging artists. 

For tickets and more information, visit THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370. 

Up next at FPAC: The Wolves January 6-8 at THE BLACK BOX

Directed by Ali Funkhouser, the all female-identifying cast of 10 is comprised of young professional artists, collegiate actors, and student apprentices from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA). 

Known only by their numbers to the audience, the characters of The Wolves will be portrayed by LA’s Courtney Beyer (#46), NYC’s Elena Doyno (#00), University of Tampa Musical Theatre’s Kelsey Breslin (#11), University of Connecticut’s Caroline Wilkins (#25), University of Oklahoma Acting’s Sami Goldman (#7), FPAC Apprentices Erin Belger (#2), Tzintli Cerda (#14), Anya Fox (#13), Madigan Wirkus (#8), and actress Hallie Wetzell (Soccer Mom).

The Wolves follows a girls indoor soccer team. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.

The play will feature soccer movement directed by Franklin’s Calen Frongillo.

A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, The Wolves tackles mature themes including characters in honest discussions about relationships, politics, death, and more. Because of its subject matter and strong language, it is not recommended for children. For a more detailed content warning, please visit FPAConline.com.

For tickets and more information, visit THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370!

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Up next at FPAC: The Wolves January 6-8 at THE BLACK BOX

FPAC Holiday Productions schedules performances of 'Tis the Season! Dec 17 & 18

The holidays are jolly and bright as ’Tis the Season! returns to entertain audiences with great merriment, fanfare, and fun! 

An original large cast musical first presented by FPAC Holiday Productions in 1995, ’Tis is an upbeat, jazzy extravaganza featuring members of the Kenny Hadley Big Band, with contemporary arrangements of favorite holiday classics in musical styles ranging from R&B, gospel, and Motown to Rock, Pop, and Broadway. 

FPAC Holiday Productions are presented at the Franklin High School Auditorium.

Tickets can be purchased online -> https://www.fpaconline.com/events.php?id=1599

FPAC Holiday Productions schedules performances of 'Tis the Season! Dec 17 & 18

Franklin Cultural District: Tis the season for concerts, winter farmers market, paint night, wreath night, breakfast with Santa, and so much more ...

Tis the season for concerts, winter farmers market, last performance in the outdoor tent, paint night, wreath night, and breakfast with Santa, and so much more. 

You want more? #artshappenhere in Franklin. 

We have so much to be grateful for!

Wednesday, December 14

6:00pm - Remington Middle School Concert (Horace Mann Middle School)

7:00pm - Franklin Newcomers & Friends annual Yankee Swap (Escape Into Fiction)

Thursday, December 15

4:30pm - Winter Wonderland (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Holiday Wreath Workshop (sold out) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm - An Introduction to Hanukkah (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, December 16

9:00am - Breakfast with Santa (2 sittings) (Franklin Recreation Gym)

5:30pm - David Rak (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - The Fourtet (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - Holiday Paint Night (registration req’d) (67 Degrees Brewery)

Saturday, December 17

10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

3:00pm - Holiday Concert from NoteAble Blend (Franklin Public Library)

5:30pm - Wildcat O'Halloran (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - 'Tis the Season! (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)

Sunday, December 18

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm - 'Tis the Season! (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)

Monday, December 19

6:00pm - The String School of Franklin Concert (grades 3-12) (Horace Mann Middle School)

Tuesday, December 20

6:00pm  - The Band School of Franklin Concert (grades 4-9) (Horace Mann Middle School)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

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The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

FPAC announces guest artists for The Nutcracker performances Dec 3-4

Melissa Chapski

Melissa Chapski (Sugar Plum) was born in Medfield, Massachusetts. She trained at BalletFranklin under the instruction of Cheryl Madeux from the age of 11. She danced in FPAC Holiday Productions’ Nutcracker for 6 years, featured in roles from Marzipan to Party Girls and Cousins, Snow, Flowers, Arabian, and Clara. In 2015, she graduated from the Ellison Ballet Professional Training Program in New York City.
 
Melissa danced with the Dutch National Ballet for five years and now dances in Munich, Germany with the Bayerisches Staatsballett (Bavarian State Ballet). Most recently, Melissa performed ‘Embers’ in the Opening Gala at Beijing International Ballet Competition in China. 
 
She was also featured as ‘Emma’ in the movie High Strung: Free Dance and has done ad campaigns for Huawei Mobile, Nikon Europe, TCL Electronics, Discount Dance Supply, Capezio, Body Wrappers, and Russian Pointe. She is currently working towards an undergraduate degree in social sciences at Harvard University's Extension school. 

Sava Milojević

Sava Milojević (Cavalier) was born in Kragujevac, Serbia where he began his ballet training at age 11. He trained from age 14 in Belgrade at Ballet School Lujo Davičo for two years. He soon moved to John Cranko Ballet Academy in Stuttgart, Germany where he was taken into the main company as an apprentice after only two years. After one season with the Stuttgart Ballet, he joined the Bavarian State Ballet’s junior company where he spent two seasons. In 2018, he was promoted to the main company under direction of Igor Zelensky where he is employed presently. Sava has also been awarded numerous medals at Serbian national ballet competitions. In 2018, Sava debuted multiple roles in John Neumeier’s Der Nussknacker with the Bavarian State Ballet. 

 
Some of his most notable performances include tours to Japan and South Korea with the Stuttgart Ballet in productions of both Onegin and Romeo and Juliet. He also danced in Romeo and Juliet at the famous Salzburg Festspiel. Later on Sava toured to Hong Kong with the Bavarian State Ballet dancing in La Bayadere.

Purchase tickets online -> https://www.fpaconline.com/events.php?id=1598&month=12&year=2022

FPAC announces guest artists for The Nutcracker performances Dec 3-4

Nutcracker Storytime at Escape Into Fiction - Saturday, Nov 26 at 10:30 AM

Save the Date for a very special costume #storytime on a very special day!!

The Nutcracker Storytime with cast of @franklin.performing.arts.co and @escape_into_fiction reading #thenutcracker by @janbrett1 a Massachusetts author!

Saturday Nov 26th at 10:30

Come celebrate a holiday tradition with 2 local businesses and show your support on #smallbusinesssaturday

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Nutcracker Storytime at Escape Into Fiction - Saturday, Nov 26 at 10:30 AM

FPAC to present "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" - 3 performances, Nov 18-20

The Franklin Performing Arts Company presents the stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime running November 18-20 at THE BLACK BOX. 

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. 

Now, it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play, this adaptation by Simon Stephens of Mark Haddon’s popular novel will be directed for the FPAC stage by Nick Paone. A former Equity actor, Paone has performed with and directed for FPAC extensively, including starring roles in Sweeney Todd, The Sound of Music, The Music Man, Mary Poppins, and so many more. He is the creative mind behind and star of FPAC Holiday Productions favorite Humbug!. Paone has been on the drama faculty at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and an actor and director at FPAC since 2001.

Noah Silverman

The production stars Noah Silverman as Christopher Boone. Silverman, a recent graduate of Penn State’s prestigious musical theatre program, is returning to the role of Christopher for the third time, most recently at West Virginia Public Theatre. The cast also includes Kim Frigon, Charley Eastman, Mireille Eastman, Kellie Stamp, Bob Matson, Greg Leach, Colie Vancura, and Erin Lynch. 

The Franklin Performing Arts Company at THE BLACK BOX is a professional Equity theater producing musicals, plays, and more, featuring Broadway stars, professional and regional performers, and emerging artists. 

For tickets and more information, visit THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370 

FPAC to present The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will continue their exciting 2022-23 season with the stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time running November 18-20 at THE BLACK BOX. 

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play, this adaptation by Simon Stephens of Mark Haddon’s popular novel will be directed for the FPAC stage by Nick Paone. A former Equity actor, Paone has performed with and directed for FPAC extensively, including starring roles in Sweeney Todd, The Sound of Music, The Music Man, Mary Poppins, and so many more. He is the creative mind behind and star of FPAC Holiday Productions favorite Humbug!. Paone has been on the drama faculty at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and an actor and director at FPAC since 2001.

Noah Silverman

The production stars Noah Silverman as Christopher Boone. Silverman, a recent graduate of Penn State’s prestigious musical theatre program, is returning to the role of Christopher for the third time, most recently at West Virginia Public Theatre. The cast also includes Kim Frigon, Charley Eastman, Mireille Eastman, Kellie Stamp, Bob Matson, Greg Leach, Colie Vancura, and Erin Lynch. 

The Franklin Performing Arts Company at THE BLACK BOX is a professional Equity theater producing musicals, plays, and more, featuring Broadway stars, professional and regional performers, and emerging artists. 

For tickets and more information, visit THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370 

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Nov 18-20

FSPA faculty and alumni will appear in the Franklin Performing Arts Company's production of the stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time running November 18-20 at THE BLACK BOX. 

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now, it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

Tickets available online or by calling the box office

https://www.fpaconline.com/events.php?id=1594

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Nov 18-20

Tune in to the 2022 FPAC GALA AND TELETHON - Saturday, Nov 5

The 2022 FPAC GALA AND TELETHON is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 5, 2022.

Hosted by Ben Cameron! Red Carpet hosted by Christopher Rice-Thomson! 

And, of course, enjoy top-notch FPAC GALA ENTERTAINMENT featuring Ben Cameron, Emily Koch, Nick Rehberger, Christopher Rice-Thomson, Tyrick Wiltez Jones, Ali Funkhouser, Nick Paone, and Robbie Resigno! With a 9-piece band music directed by Hallie Wetzell! 

New this year! The Telethon will be televised live and free thanks to Franklin TV!  Tune in on the FPAC YouTube channel to watch live!

7:30pm Red Carpet
8:00pm Gala & Telethon 

FPAC YOUTUBE ->   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkIQaPpreP8oF9ISrV6pOZg

FRANKLIN.TV ->  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahhxS6rENnYA3iH0pgf0jA

FPAC Gala Auction Items (open for online bidding) -> https://event.auctria.com/e550951d-6f07-4fc2-b3dc-a92cc2a2e1f0/a780d600ec2e11e9ae081db830846aa5

Tune in to the 2022 FPAC GALA AND TELETHON - Saturday, Nov 5 

Franklin Cultural District features the seasonal sounds of #artshappenhere in all its glory this time around

So much happening as we get into the heart of October. Pumpkins, touch-a-truck, story walk, trail walk, fund raising walk, Ladybug 5K, Diwali Celebration, along with live music at the Farmers Market and elsewhere. Dean has their installation ceremony and Homecoming weekend. FPAC performs The Sound of Music. Franklin has the seasonal sounds of #artshappenhere in all its glory this time around.

Wednesday, October 12

11:00am - Franklin Q&A with Steve Sherlock (hybrid event, Senior Center)

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

The pumpkin patch returns to St John's for October!

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (virtual event - St Mary’s Church)

Thursday, October 13

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Friday, October 14 

4:30pm - Papalias Pizza (Wood-Fired mobile pizza truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

5:30pm - Scott Damgaard (Solo acoustic guitarist) (67 Degrees Brewery)

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

2:00pm - Farmers Market  (Town Common)

2:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music)  (Town Common)

2:30pm - Installation Ceremony - Dean President & Chancellor (Dean College)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

6:00pm - Sioo (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - FPAC presents The Sound of Music (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, October 15

Dean College Homecoming Weekend

5:30pm -  Northeast Groove (67 Degrees Brewery)

9:00am - Friends of the Poor Walk - St VdP (Town Common)

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

10:00am - Touch a Truck (DPW Way)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

11:00am - Fall Foliage Hike (Rail Trail Cmte - SNETT, Grove St)

11:00am - Diwali Celebration (Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School)

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

4:00pm - AK Cody (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - FPAC presents The Sound of Music (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, October 16

Dean College Homecoming Weekend

8:30am - Ladybug 5K (Kennedy Elementary School)

10:00am - Howl-o-Ween Dog Costume Party (Dacey Fields)

La Cantina Winery

12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

12:00pm - Caribbean Press (67 Degrees Brewery)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm - FPAC presents The Sound of Music (THE BLACK BOX)

Monday, October 17

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

6:00pm - Rising Star Cabaret auditions (THE BLACK BOX)

Tuesday, October 18

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events    https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26