SE Faculty

Arnie Krakowsky, Special Ensembles Instructor

Arnie Krakowsky Arnie Krakowsky has toured and performed with many well-known musicians including Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, the Artie Shaw Band, Dick Johnson, Frank Sinatra, Jr., The Four Tops, The Temptations and many others. He led production on two CDs, "Where the Tenor Meets the Bone" (Seaside Records) and "Is It Minor Yours" (Bleek Records), both featuring the legendary trombonist, George Masso.... Read more

Clyde Nantais, Special Ensembles Instructor

Clyde Nantais Clyde Nantais joined the FSPA Dance Faculty in 1992. He holds a BFA from Boston Conservatory and a Master of Education degree from Temple University. He has performed leading roles in Equity Summer Stock and dinner theater productions. Clyde danced with the Boston Ballet for seven years before teaching in its school for seventeen years. He also was the principal... Read more

Hallie Wetzell, Special Ensembles Instructor

Hallie Wetzell Hallie Wetzell holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater from Occidental College and Master of Music Degrees in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy from New England Conservatory of Music. She serves as the Vocal Director for FSPA, overseeing the Voice Department as well as teaching voice classes, private students and serving as music director for all ensembles. Hallie was... Read more

Kellie Stamp, Special Ensembles Instructor

Kellie Stamp Kellie Stamp began her dance training at the age of five under the direction of Pat Smith. After receiving her Masters of Performing Arts Education from Emerson College, she continued her tap and jazz training at the On Stage Academy for the Performing Arts, as well as with Rosemarie Boyden and at the Broadway Dance Center in NYC. Kellie has... Read more

Kenny Hadley, Special Ensembles Instructor

Kenny Hadley Kenny Hadley joined the FSPA Music Faculty in 1998 and has extensive teaching experience, including master classes and teaching clinics throughout New England.He has played throughout the United States, Europe and South America and has worked with many well-known musicians including Van Morrison, Dizzy Gillespie, The Count Basie Orchestra, Peter Wolf, The Drifters, Rebecca Parris, FSPA's Youth Choir and Electric... Read more

Nick Paone, Special Ensembles Instructor

Nick Paone Nick Paone has a BA in Theater from Occidental College . An Equity performer, his performing credits include Cabaret, Oklahoma, Red Roses, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Little Shop of Horrors, and Romeo and Juliet. Nick has written and directed numerous shows and he also produced an evening of one-act plays in New York City . He has traveled all over performing... Read more

Raye Lynn Mercer, Director

Raye Lynn Mercer Raye Lynn Mercer is founder and director of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. She is a lifelong resident of Franklin and a graduate of Franklin High School. Raye Lynn holds a Bachelor Degree from Middlebury College and attended the Vienna International Music Center in Vienna, Austria. In Vienna, she studied piano with Maria-Regina Seidhofer of the Academy of... Read more

Tracy Lane, Special Ensembles Instructor

Tracy Lane   Tracy Lane holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater Education from Emerson College, where she also studied musical theater and voice. She has taught English and Drama in the public school system and directed and choreographed fro several Massachusetts school systems, including Hanover, Hingham, Bridgewater and Thayer Academy. Tracy’s directing experience includes Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, The Wiz, Bye, Bye,... Read more