Franklin (MA) Matters

This session shares my conversation with key members of the Franklin High School Theatre Co’s production of The Yellow Boat.Virginia Bernstein (Ginny)Eden DonovanAiden SheppardWe had our discussion in person in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, March 24, 2025. We do a round of introductions so they can provide some info about themselves then we get into talking aboutTheater and what it means to themThe impact of the budget cuts and the recovery with “Yellow Boat”The production process (auditions, casting, rehearsals, etc.)Competition (on the road vs. hosted)Learning and sharing key aspects of life with the performanceThe recording runs about 38 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild (METG) schedule for finalshttps://metg.org/high-school-festival/2025-finals.html The finals will be announced Saturday, March 29 beginning at 8 PMOrigin Theatrical link to The Yellow Boathttps://origintheatrical.com.au/work/8527 Follow the FHS Theatre Co on Inst