The Franklin School for the Performing Arts will present Spring Concert 2024 on Saturday, May 18 at 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. This performance agreement contains important information, and we require a parent’s signature from each performer to ensure that you understand the Spring Concert format and procedures.

PERFORMING IN SPRING CONCERT IS OPTIONAL AT FSPA.  We do encourage performing as part of a student’s arts education; we hope to provide a positive, motivating, and FUN opportunity with Spring Concert and an entertaining presentation for our audiences.  FSPA Spring Concert is not the typical “dancing recital” you may have experienced elsewhere.  Our show includes representation from our school’s three departments of Music, Dance and Drama and features some exciting collaborations of the disciplines.  In order for us to provide a professional performance setting, please read and understand this memo BEFORE signing the permission slip.


REHEARSALS
Choreography and music for Spring Concert will be introduced in classes as part of the winter-spring curriculum.  Any student not performing (or taking a make-up class) will gain great experience by learning ANY choreography!   Each dance and musical theater class will have one MANDATORY dress rehearsal (schedule TBD). Voice classes rehearse just prior to showtime on the day of the performance.

*Rehearsal schedules and performance schedules will be posted on FSPAonline.com under “Cast Info” located at the bottom of the home page. Schedules are subject to change. Please check our website frequently for any changes.


SPRING CONCERT FORMAT
With this agreement you recognize that Spring Concert could be presented under several scenarios (if required) and your signature confirms your student’s participation.  There are no refunds for costumes.

Spring Concert is presented in four, 90-minute performances - Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. It is unlikely that children enrolled in more than one class will perform with both classes at the same show.  It would be impossible for us to schedule this way with the number of performers involved.  Advanced dancers MAY be invited to perform a piece in more than one show.


TICKETS
Tickets will be available on FSPAonline.com or by calling 508-528-8668 in April/May


COSTUMES
Costume prices reflect a $20 discount until 12/1.

As of 12/5, regular full price costume fees apply.

An additional $25 late fee per costume will be applied on 1/9.


COSTUMES
Please cooperate with deadlines and please understand the magnitude of our Spring Concert costume ordering.  Dance costumes are selected by the choreographers and approved by Casey Harkness Andrade and Director Raye Lynn Mercer.  It is not possible to meet requests of parents and students.  We do the best we can to hold costs down. ALL COSTUMES MUST BE PAID IN FULL AND A SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP IS DUE BY DECEMBER 1.  WE MUST PLACE OUR COSTUME ORDERS AT THE END OF DECEMBER TO BE ASSURED DELIVERY FOR A MAY PERFORMANCE.

Approximate costume fees, if paid by 12/1, are as follows:

Musical Theater = $80

Dance = $80-$100.

See page 1 for approximate costume fees if paid after 12/5.

Fees include measuring, ordering, costume, headpieces and accessories, shipping, fitting and alterations if necessary (except simple straps, elastics and hems).  Please check with the office for your specific costume cost.  NO COSTUME WILL BE ORDERED FOR A PERFORMER UNLESS IT HAS BEEN PAID FOR.  All performers must have the correct tights, shoes and undergarments.  No visible straps will be allowed.

All voice class students will wear white (NOT off-white) blouses, button-up shirts or sweaters with nice black pants or a black skirt, black tights (with skirts) and black sock/tights and shoes. Hair must be pulled back from the face.  No jewelry or nail polish.  Very light blush and mascara is fine or whatever is required from other classes your child may be performing with that day.





THIS PERMISSION SLIP IS DUE BY DECEMBER 1.
NO COSTUME WILL BE ORDERED UNTIL PERMISSION SLIP (AND PAYMENT) IS RECEIVED.