Open Auditions for FPAC's Holiday Musicals

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will hold open auditions for the original FPAC musical, Humbug!, and a new FPAC holiday panto. The productions will be presented as part of FPAC’s 26th season. Auditions for both shows will take place on Saturday, October 8 at THE BLACK BOX, FPAC’s home and performance venue located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Auditions begin at 1 p.m. for ages 6-8, 1:30 for ages 9 and 10, 2:00 for ages 11 and 12, 2:30 for teens, and 3:30 for adults.  Those unable to attend on the 8th are encouraged to audition on Wednesday, October 5 at 7 p.m.  Students must be 6 years of age or older on the audition date to participate. Beginners and all levels are welcome. Please prepare 16 measures of a musical theater or pop song and bring sheet music, as an accompanist will be provided. A simple dance combination will be taught at the audition. 

FPAC’s original American panto follows in the British tradition, retelling a well-known fairy tale in an exaggerated style filled with audience participation, popular songs, slapstick comedy, jokes, dances and more. The production will be staged at THE BLACK BOX on December 10 and 11. A family favorite since debuting as part of FPAC’s 2008 season, Humbug! is a contemporary adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. With musical hits of every genre and live accompaniment by a 10-piece band of professional musicians, Humbug! reimagines the novel’s iconic characters and storyline with modern setting and dialogue. The holiday musical will be presented on December 17 and 18 at Franklin High School auditorium.