We’re bringing the mission of The Franklin Theatre to life with our upcoming “Summer Sessions” series! This 4-day event is intended to grant middle school-aged and high school-aged students an in-depth look into specific areas of the theater and music industries. If you’re looking to master your craft in acting, musical theater, set design, make-up or music business, come learn from passionate educators and working arts professionals in this transformational program!

The Music Theater intensive will be hosted on June 26 & 27, and will provide students an in-depth look into different aspects of a career in the performing arts industry. Participants will learn performance and acting techniques from experts in the field, work through musical theater pieces and learn the skill of acting through song, learn the basics of theater production and set design in a hands-on setting, and express themselves through movement while exploring characterization.

Students should prepare a short monologue and a song to bring with them. The final day of the session will end with a short showcase.

The cost of the program is $100 per student, and includes lunch.

About Becky Williams

Rebecca Tertzakian Williams (Director) has served as the theatre teacher and director at Independence High School since 2009. She received her education from Concordia University Chicago where she earned a degree in Secondary Education, majoring in Speech and Theatre. She has directed nearly 40 productions at Indy; including The Wizard of Oz, The Matchmaker, Pippin, Anything Goes, The Crucible, Bring It On, 12 Angry Jurors, The Little Mermaid, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Addams Family, Big Fish, Pride and Prejudice, and, most recently, Matilda. In addition to teaching, she serves on the board for the Tennessee Thespian Conference.