Franklin High School Theater Company presents "The Curious Case of the Cottingley Fairies" - May 22 - 23

via FHSTC

Have you ever seen a fairy before?

It’s official… Franklin High School Theater Company presents The Curious Case of the Cottingley Fairies directed by Riley MacDonald this May 22nd & 23rd!

Based on a true event, this play follows the story of two cousins, Lilli Barnes and Mabel Hallam, who supposedly captured photographs of fairies during the grim time of World War I. Their photos quickly took over the world, capturing the attentions of reporters, spiritualists, and professors everywhere. 

Join us this May in the FHS Auditorium to watch as the imaginative world of these girls comes to life, as well as how quickly this crazy story of theirs spirals out of control.

Keep an eye out on all of our socials for more information regarding tickets and updates on the show!

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Capital Campaign launched by FHS Theater Company Boosters & Franklin Music Boosters

Dear Franklin Community,

The performing arts in our schools have experienced reductions in staffing and programming over the years due to budget constraints. However, we believe this community, one that deeply values the arts, can help reverse that trend by revitalizing our facilities and creating a space where students can truly thrive.

The Franklin High School Theatre Company Boosters and Franklin Music Boosters are launching a joint Capital Campaign to enhance performing arts facilities and equipment. Every dollar raised will go directly toward providing Franklin Public Schools students with the tools they need to deliver high-quality theater and music productions with the projects listed below. In a community of more than 30,000 residents, even small contributions can add up to meaningful change.

The FMS Auditorium is a high-traffic hub for school assemblies, concerts, and community rentals. The Franklin Middle School Footlighters, our after-school theater club, is more than just a performance; ticket revenue helps sustain future productions and supports a long-standing tradition of student involvement in the arts. This year, the Footlighters were unable to offer their annual production, limiting students’ first opportunity to experience theater in our public schools.

Aging facilities and failing equipment remain a challenge, and without improvements, opportunities like this are at risk. With improved facilities, we can restore this opportunity and ensure it continues for future FMS students.

Your support will directly impact students’ access to meaningful arts experiences. This Capital Campaign aims to raise $100,000 by July 1st, 2026, to fund the following needs:

Continue reading the document via this link -

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NNvquCDizUxJGWDUx2P2WUJcF5bU6vMR/view?usp=drive_link

OR

via the embedded file 

Fund raising link - https://givebutter.com/FPSCaptialCampaign2026

A Night at the Theater - May 13

Franklin High School Theater Company is proud to present our first year of A Night At The Theater!

Join us on May 13th at Franklin High School for a fun walk through event with numerous rooms exploring all different aspects of theater!

Crafts, games, activities, and more, welcome for all ages K-8th. (We’ll also have a special sneak-peek at our next show this May!

We hope to see you there!

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, April 12, 2026 ???

Sunday, April 12

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Sunday Speaker Series: Steven Puleo talks about "The Boston Italians" (Franklin Historical Museum)

1:30pm Book a Break Book Tour Event ~ THE MIDNIGHT SHOW (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)

2:00pm The Prom (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

*** NO  Town Meetings today   ***

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, April 10, 2026 ???

Friday, April 10

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

7:30pm The Prom (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

***  Town Meetings today   ***

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 ???

Wednesday, April 8

1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

7:30pm The Prom (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

***  Town Meetings today   ***

Finance Committee Meeting - Budget Hearing

Wednesday, April 8 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-2221 

Franklin Public School Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting

Wednesday, April 8 Time: 6:40 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-2230 

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

FHS Theater Company Seniors recognized (Part 2)

via FHS Theater Company

"Before our last show of the 25/26 season begins, we’d like to appreciate all of the wonderful seniors in our company. There’s so many, we had to split it into two posts!

Whether the weather be cold, 

or whether the weather be hot, 

we’ll be together whatever the weather,

 whether we like it or not. "

Recognized in Part 

• Riley MacDonald
• Charlie Nash
• Bella Nuckolls
• Caleb Pazvakavamwba
• Grace Olah
• Matthew Pellecchia
• Keira Riendeau-O'Rourke
• Hannah Scott
• Aiden Sheppard
• Katie Wylie

Follow the link for photos

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HsKXYfj5F/

FHS Theater Company Seniors recognized (Part 1)

FHS Theater Company Seniors recognized (Part 1)

via FHS Theater Company

"Before our last show of the 25/26 season begins, we’d like to appreciate all of the wonderful seniors in our company. There’s so many, we had to split it into two posts!

Whether the weather be cold, 

or whether the weather be hot, 

we’ll be together whatever the weather,

 whether we like it or not. "

Recognized in Part 1

• Virginia Bernstein
• Priscilla Brennan
• Lindsey Callahan
• Grace Curran

Follow the link for photos

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Animal Farm run comes to an end for FHS Theater Company

Animal Farm has come to an end, but we couldn’t be more thankful for the wonderful time we had at METG this year!

Hosted by the wonderful @whs.te, this year was one to remember. We are endlessly proud of all of our All-Star Award winners and this wonderful company for an amazing show!

This story has come to an end, but we have more on the way! Keep an eye out for our next show announcement to come…

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Hockomock YMCA summer theater opportunities

Hockomock YMCA summer theater opportunities

"Did you know the Hockomock YMCA offers full-scale theatre summer camps!? 

There are limited spots remaining, so don’t wait to register! Visit hockymca.org/camp and navigate to the Mansfield page to join us for the #BestSummerEver!  "

or use this link -> https://www.hockymca.org/camp/mansfield-day-camp/

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FHS METG performance schedule - at Wayland HS - 3/14/26 - 10:30 AM

FHS METG performance schedule -
at Wayland HS - 3/14/26 - 10:30 AM

The Semi Final round of the METG High School Drama Festival is this Saturday!

Do you have your tickets yet?!

For the full schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.METG.org.

FHS is scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at Wayland HS at  10:30 AM

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FHSTC Benefit performance 3/27/26 has been postponed; new date TBD

FHSTC Benefit performance 3/27/26 has been postponed; new date TBD

FHS Theater Co shared  

a simple update, postponed, new date to come ....

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Check out the auditions for Theater at the Hockomock Y for Ages 14+

Check out the auditions for Theater at the Hockomock Y for Ages 14+ 

We're less than a month out from Grease auditions!! Haven't been onstage in a while? Come make a return!

Never been part of a musical before? We love newcomers!!

Contact Emily at Emilyh@hockymca.org for more information!!

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SAFE Coalition: Back to Life - Youth Theater Project Starting this April

Back to Life: Youth Theater Project Starting this April

Back to Life - Youth Theater Project Starting this April

Date: Thursdays, April 2–May 7, 2026

Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Location: SAFE Adolescent Wellness Center (Franklin)

Ages: 13–18

This spring, SAFE is partnering with Drug Story Theater to bring a powerful new program to the Adolescent Wellness Center.

Back to Life: Youth Theater Project is a free, 6-week theater program for teens ages 13–18. Starting April 2, participants will meet weekly to rehearse and perform an original play that tackles some of the hardest conversations facing young people today: substance use, fentanyl contamination, friendship, and asking for help.

Whether a teen wants to be center stage or help behind the scenes with lighting, sound, or set design, there's a place for them in this program. No theater experience is needed!

The series wraps up with a public performance on May 7, followed by a community talkback with Dr. Joseph Shrand, a nationally recognized expert in adolescent addiction. It's an opportunity for teens to not only express themselves creatively, but to become real educators in their communities, helping audiences understand overdose prevention and destigmatizing the use of Narcan.

If you know a teen who would benefit from this program, we'd love for you to share it with them. Registration is open now - https://www.safecoalitionma.org/get-support/youth-theater-project?blm_aid=465921

Back to Life: Youth Theater Project is made possible by the generous support of Mass Cultural Council, Lawson Charitable Foundation, and Community Health Systems Foundation.

FHS Theater Co performance of "Animal Farm" advances to METG semi-finals

I took the opportunity to watch the preview performance of "Animal Farm" on Friday night. The FHS Theater Co did an amazing performance. The message of the performance is both earie and timely.

They performed at the METG competition on Sunday and advanced to the Semi-finals. Congratulations!

The METG competition page for the preliminaries (with results)

https://metg.org/high-school-festival/2026-preliminary-round/

FHS Theater Co cast & crew of "Animal Farm"

Updated 3/2/26 - adding the all-star awards for cast and crew recognitions

the all-star awards for cast and crew recognitions

The program with the cast and crew as well as all the pages of local sponsors is available in PDF. Please support the sponsors - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZmKFgyhtT4Aj0qen0Alnw1Qza-92Gxg/view?usp=drive_link

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, February 27, 2026 ???

Friday, February 27

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

7:00pm FHSTC performs "Animal Farm" (Franklin High School)

7:30pm Choreographers' Concert (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

*** NO Town Meetings today   ***

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

FHS Theater Co schedules METG benefit shows of "Animal Farm" - Feb 27 & Mar 13

FHS Theater Co schedules METG benefit
shows of "Animal Farm" - Feb 27 & Mar 13

Come see our show and support this amazing cast. 

METG here we come - https://givebutter.com/AnimalFarm

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FHS Theater Co scheduled for METG performance on Feb 28 at Middleboro High School

FHS Theater Co scheduled for METG performance
on Feb 28 at Middleboro High School

"Where is your favorite school headed for Prelims?!

Visit www.METG.org to see the full schedule and to get your tickets today!

We can’t wait to see you on February 28th!"

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