"After an incredible day METG Prelims, FHSTC’s production of LORD OF THE FLIES has advanced to the Semi-Final round of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival. All-Star Company Awards were presented to the following students:
Colin Joyce - Excellence in Acting for the role of Piggy
Sean Sullivan, Shannon Pimentel, Kiera Riendeau, Ava Piercy - Technical Excellence in Lighting Design & Operation
Kyle Formato - Technical Excellence in Original Music Composition
Frankie Labelle, Ellie Bavey, Hope Guanga, Caelyn Towne, Kirstyn Towne, Anabel Perez-Kocis - Technical Excellence in Scenic Design and Construction"
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Monday, March 6, 2023
FHS production of "Lord of the Flies" advances to METG semifinals
Monday, February 20, 2023
Heard the buzz about Franklin High School Theatre Company's production of Lord of the Flies?
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Sunday, February 12, 2023
Did you get your tickets to Lord of the Flies?
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Franklin High School Theatre Company performs "LORD OF THE FLIES" - Mar 3 & Mar 17
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Franklin High School Theatre Company performs "LORD OF THE FLIES" |
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Franklin Cultural District: theater, theater, and more theater this weekend, but that's not all ....
Wednesday, November 16
7:30pm - All Shook Up (Dean College)
Thursday, November 17
6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:30pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
Friday, November 18
12:00pm - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
5:00pm - FHS Red Cross Club: Movie Night -> Monster's Inc (Franklin High School)
5:30pm - Patrick Durkin (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Jess Ward (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (Franklin High School)
7:30pm - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (FPAC - THE BLACK BOX)
7:30pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
Saturday, November 19
9:00am - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Deep Dive
11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (67 Degrees Brewery)
1:00pm - Library Bag Sale (books by the bag) (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
3:00pm - Trolley Dogs Food Truck (La Cantina Winery)
4:00pm - AK Cody (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:30pm - Jennifer Teft (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (Franklin High School)
7:30pm - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (FPAC - THE BLACK BOX)
7:30pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
Sunday, November 20
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (FPAC - THE BLACK BOX)
2:00pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
7:00pm - Interfaith Thanksgiving Service (Franklin Federated Church)
The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
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
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Monday, October 24, 2022
Did you get your tickets to Cinderella (Broadway Version)?
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Sunday, October 9, 2022
Tickets for the FHS theatre performance of Cinderella now for sale!!!
Opening nights are November 11, 18, and 19 at 7 PM, and November 12 at 2 PM. Holding at $17 for Adults, $12 for students, $10 for Children, and $10 for FHS staff!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Tickets: https://www.onthestage.tickets/franklin-high-school-theatre-company
Monday, September 12, 2022
FHS Theatre's Tribune #2
The FHS Theatre group's weekly schedule has been shared. They recap the Cultural Festival and continue preparation for their performance of Cinderella.
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FHS Theatre's Tribune #2 |
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CiY5K5tMaPr/
Sunday, June 19, 2022
FHS theatre arts have something to offer for students (video)
"Come see what FHS has to offer for theatre arts! We hope you consider participating in our 2022-2023 season!
Don’t know how to get involved? Contact Mr. Grossman (grossmans@franklinps.net) or your guidance counselor to get involved with theatre classes!"
Check out the video on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/tv/Ce4NNxWjtQF/
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FHS theatre arts have something to offer for students |
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Don't miss your chance to see The One Act Play That Goes Wrong!
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Monday, May 30, 2022
Heard the buzz about FHS Theatre Company's production of The One Act Play That Goes Wrong?
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Monday, May 23, 2022
Did you get your tickets to The One Act Play That Goes Wrong yet? Performances Jun 10 & 11, 2022
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Monday, April 4, 2022
FHS Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Theater Group all bring back top awards this past weekend
"Congratulations to the FHS Concert Band on their Silver Medal of Excellence and the FHS Wind Ensemble on their Superior Gold Medal at the 2022 MICCA Music Festival yesterday!! " https://twitter.com/MrsRudsitMusic/status/1510628784445210625
"Say hello to your 2022 METG Regional Winners! FHSTC was named a Top 2 winner at Drama Fest. From the original 90 schools who participated from the start-this company now ranks the Top 14 in the state for their performance of Cave Dream. @TOFranklinMA @FranklinHS " https://twitter.com/FranklinHSDrama/status/1510614911361200131
FHSTC was named a Top 2 winner at Drama Fest |
Sunday, March 27, 2022
FHS Theatre Company: open final dress performance for CAVE Dreams - Apr 1
Friday, 4/1 at 3:30 we will be hosting an open final dress performance for the FPS community. While admission is free, we appreciate donations to support our program. If you can't make Friday, our performance in front of the METG judges will be on Saturday, 4/2 at 3:30 ($15)
FHS Theatre Company: open final dress performance for CAVE Dreams - Apr 1 |
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
FHS Theatre Company reaches Regionals as Top 3 school, with a host of accolades
This past weekend, the Franklin High School Theatre Company took their one-act production of Cave Dream to the state-wide Drama Festival on Saturday, March 19th.
The production was selected as a Top 3 finalist, and will move to perform at the Regional competition on Saturday, April 2nd.
Among the recognition of being a top 3 school, many students received accolades in their performance work, both on stage and behind the scenes.
- METG All-Star Award for Technical Excellence in Costume Design - Heidi Keithahn, Will Heater, Ren Schultz
- METG All-Star Award for Excellence in Scenic Design - Kaiti Cook
- METG All-Star Award for Technical Excellence in Sound Design - Matt Moussa
- METG All-Star Award for Excellence in Acting as the Character Don - Simon Jones
- METG All-Star Award for Excellence in Ensemble Acting (The Rock Creatures) - Heidi Keithahn, Millie Chalk, Amanda Labelle, Colin Joyce, Will Heater, Shea Levine, Alex Alvarado, Ava Piercy, Jake McCann-Tiede, and Patrick O'Toole
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FHS Theatre Company reaches Regionals as Top 3 school, with a host of accolades |
Monday, March 21, 2022
FHS Cheerleaders take National Title!; Theater group heads to Regionals
"National Champions!!! Hockomock, Regional, State and now - National Champions!!! Congratulations to the Best Cheer Team in the country!!!"
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1505618908321038346
FHS Cheerleaders take National Title |
"FHSTC is onto Regionals! Feeling grateful to be recognized as a Top 3 school, and punching our ticket to Regionals."
"BIG shout out to our All-Star Awards in: scenic design (Kaiti), costume design (Heidi, Ren, Will), sound design (Matt),Ensemble work for the Rock Creatures (Heidi, Millie, Amanda, Colin, Will, Shea, Alex, Ava, Jake, Patrick), and an acting award for Simon, who played Don. "
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinHSDrama/status/1505538540167471113
and from https://twitter.com/FranklinHSDrama/status/1505538542298087424
FHSTC is onto Regionals |
Sunday, March 6, 2022
Heard the buzz about Franklin High School Theatre Company's production of Cave Dream?
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