Tag: drama

  • Lady Vanishes at Library

    Lady Vanishes at Library

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – the Framingham Public Library Summer Film Series will be showing Alfred Hitchcock’s 1938 comedy thriller “The Lady Vanishes” starring Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave on Thursday, July 29th at 7 p.m at the Main Library.

    MOVIE MOSTER - The Lady Vanishes, (1938) Hitchcock film shown at Framingham Library, July 29 ,2010
    (1938) Alfred Hitchcock film showing at Framingham Library, July 29 ,2010

    The film will be introduced by Dr. Claudia Springer, Assistant Professor of Film Studies at Framingham State College. Ice Cream from Mad Willies will be served after the film.

    The Edinburgh University Film Society writes, “[the film] has all the ingenuity and unparalleled mastery of suspense that made Hitchcock’s Hollywood output so acclaimed and popular. It also however has a lightness of touch and warmth of humor that his later films lack.

    The Framingham Public Library Main Branch is located at 49 Lexington St., (just off Rt. 126 / Concord St. near Downtown Framingham).

    For additional info about library programs, contact the Framingham Library at (508) 532-5570, (for TTY users: 508-872-2775), or visit the library website at: www.framinghamlibrary.org

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  • FHS Drama Company presents The Caucasian Chalk Circle

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School Drama Company will present their 2010 entry into the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild this Friday.

    They will be performing Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle. This forty minute cutting of the classic play is a beautiful journey of motherhood in the midst of chaos and Communism. The show features performances and design work with a cast and crew of 60 students.

    The FHS Drama Company has had great success in the competition in years past, making it to the state finals in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and receiving the title of State Champions for their production of Tales of Trickery in 2006.

    The show will take place at the FHS Theatre on Friday, February 26th. TIckets are $10 and are available online at www.ticketstage.com. All proceeds benefit the FHS Drama Company and their trip to the Edinbugh Fringe Festiva this summer.

  • FHS Drama Company Announces “Scotland Night” Fundraiser

    Framingham, Mass. – Scottish entertainment, amazing items up for auction, and fabulous food will headline the “Scotland Night” fundraiser on January 9, 2010 at Temple Beth Am in Framingham. Parents of students in Framingham High School’s Drama Company are coordinating and hosting this special event, which will (more…)

  • Whole Foods hosts July 4th Grill event

    Framingham, Mass. – June 25, 2009 – Whole Foods Market is firing up the grill to help send the Framingham High School Drama Company (FHS-DC) to Scotland in 2010. FHS-DC was selected recently to perform and represent the U.S. at the world’s largest and most prestigious arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe.

    “We’ll be serving up delicious summer foods, and all proceeds from the day’s sales will go to the Framingham High School Drama Company,” says Pirjo Silen, Marketing Team Leader, Whole Foods Framingham. “FHS-DC is raising funds for their upcoming theater trip to Scotland. Every cent spent counts, so bring your friends and family! ”

    The lunch-time event is open to all, and will feature:

    – Musical entertainment

    – FHS students offering face painting for children

    – A special appearance by the school mascot and students dressed in other fun costumes

    – Fresh food from the grill, including hamburgers, hot dogs, and other tasty treats

    WHO: Whole Foods Market, FHS students, and members of the local community

    WHEN: Saturday, July 4th – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

    WHERE: Whole Foods Market, 575 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701

    About Whole Foods

    Whole Foods Market is committed to supporting its local communities. Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com) is the leading natural and organic foods supermarket, America’s first national certified organic grocer, and was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. In fiscal year 2008, the Company had sales of approximately $8 billion and currently has 280 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market employs more than 53,000 Team Members and has been ranked for 12 consecutive years as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by Fortune magazine.

    About the Edinburgh, Scotland Fringe Festival

    The Festival includes more than 1,800 different performances of music, theatre, dance, and comedy during its three-week run. The whole city of Edinburgh becomes a stage and visitors can view performances everywhere – from playgrounds to conference rooms to city parks to houses of worship. FHS Drama Company’s performance will be showcased at the American High School Theatre venue. For more info on the festival, go to www.ahstf.com.

    About FHS Drama Company

    FHS-DC is fundraising to help as many members of Drama Company as possible to go to Scotland in August 2010 for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Potential sponsors should call Director Donna Wresinski at 508-620-4963 x1604 – or e-mail fhsdcscotland@gmail.com for further information.

    As part of FHS-DC, Framingham High students of all levels can watch, learn from, and participate with professionals as they work on dance, music, design, playwriting, and directing. Director Donna Wresinski fashions Drama Company after college programs, so that students learn from the best – far beyond the typical high school curriculum. This professional outreach and infusion – along with an open door policy to include every student in FHS-DC – separates Framingham from other high school programs. The group produces several plays each year, and most recently won the following awards and honors:

    • Five-time state finalist and 2006 winner of the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild (MHSDG ) award for “Tales of Trickery”

    • Represented Massachusetts at the 2006 New England Drama Festival (along with Wellesley High School) and was honored by the State Legislature at the Massachusetts State House

    • 2007 MHSDG State Finals, performing “Stories Gone Wilde,” a stage adaptation of five Oscar Wilde short stories

    • In 2009, “Once on This Island” won seven (out of nine) awards – including Best Musical – at the North Shore Music Theatre Spotlight Awards, plus the MOSS HART Award

    • In 2009, “¡Bocon!” – a Spanish folktale about a boy who loses his voice – garnered numerous awards, including those for excellence in acting, lighting, and set design

    • In June 2009, selected to perform in Scotland as part of the prestigious 2010 American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF) during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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  • Wheel of Fortune Auditions This Weekend in Marlboro

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Now’s your chance to spin the wheel and buy a vowel. The Wheel of Fortune Wheelmobile and TV38 will be at Solomon Pond Mall on the lower level next to Sears. The Solomon Pond Mall located at 601 Donald Lynch Blvd. in Marlborough.

    Casting scouts will be on hand and on-site registration will be open to the public Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 1-5 p.m.

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  • High School Wins Drama Fest

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School Drama Company took top honors in the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild competition in Boston this weekend. Initially, over 100 school districts entered the competition. After two elimination rounds, earlier in the year, 15 town finalists remained in the 75 year old drama fest.

    Sixty-four Framingham High students wowed the audience with the play: “Tales of Trickery: Two Indonesian Folk Tales.” Nine Framingham students took home All Star Awards for outstanding performances and two FHS seniors where honored for their work in the drama curriculum at the ceremonies as well. Framingham also collected awards for design, costume design, and its orchestra.

    Framingham, along with Wellesley High, will represent the state in the New England Theater Conference held in New Hampshire on April 29th.  Visit the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild at: www.mhsdg.com

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  • FHS Drama Club Presents “The Crucible”

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Next weekend, the Framingham High School Drama Company will present Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. The show opens November 3rd at Walsh Middle School and there will be performances at 7:30pm on the 3rd, 4th and 5th. Tickets can be reserved by calling 508-620-4963 ext. 1605 and will be eight dollars.

    The Crucible marks the first production of the Drama Company’s 2005-2006 season. They will follow up with Tales of Trickery, this year’s entry into the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild Festival and a spring musical that will be announced shortly.

    With over one hundred members, the Drama Company contributes a large presence to the High School and the Framingham community. In addition to staging three main-stage productions, as well as many smaller scale performances, concerts and showcases, the Drama Company focuses much of its efforts on community outreach within the other arts departments of the Framingham School system. This year the Drama Company has many students interning at the middle and elementary schools to assist with their shows and help build their programs.

    The widespread interest of the Drama Company has contributed to its growing success over the last four years. With over 80 students auditioning for The Crucible and many more involved with technical aspects, it will reflect the hard work and dedication of all involved. Director, Donna Wresinski, has stated that this is the most challenging piece she has attempted to bring to life during her time at Framingham. But with the help of her many talented actors and student set, costume, lighting and props designers, the show will prove to be worth the risk.

    We hope you will join the Drama Club for an enjoyable evening at the theater! November 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2005, 7:30 PM at Walsh Middle School.

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