I love FPAC. FPAC has become my other family. The staff is unbelievable and they really know how to connect with us. The people are fantastic and I could not wish for a better summer experience. I learned so much! Even after 5 years! Staff – LOVE ALL OF THEM!
Billy Lawrence
FPAC '06, '07, '08, '09 & '10

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful experience Emily had in Children of Eden. The show itself fantastic, growing more moving each time I watched. (8 out the 10 performances - and I cried EVERY time!) And the cast as a group were so supportive of each other and connected - a real "show family" feeling that is one of the best things performing can offer. I think the display of tears from so many cast members as the final performance came to its close said it all. Emily cried for 45 minutes after we left, had dinner, got on facebook and cried some more as she talked to various cast members! Between FPAC camp and COE, Emily says this has been the best summer of her life - what more can a mom ask for? Although, I am still getting pestered because she was unable to do the GLEE group at second session... I hope it is a huge success and you do it next summer, I "pinky swore" (an unbreakable vow in our family) that she could do it next year! She is looking forward to her EAT audition, and to whatever else you have coming down the line. Bravo for all the work that goes into creating this remarkable arts experience for young people - your work is amazing
Shannon Wirthwein
(mother of Emily Wirthwein)

One of the best summers here ever! Superb! FPAC is absolutely incredible. It for sure is my second home, all the instructors are wonderful and so helpful.
Jessie Gill
FPAC '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10

Over the past two years I have improved so much, and you can see my improvement in every scene I perform. I am so glad I made the decision to do FPAC b/c I have had so much fun and gotten more out of 3 weeks than I ever thought I could. Children of Eden was amazing.
Abigail Erwin
FPAC '09, '10

This is my second year at FPAC, and it certainly won't be the last, love everything!! All of the staff I worked with were both knowledgeable and friendly. I loved all of them.
Justin Faulhaber
FPAC '09 and '10

Loved it! I learn new things every year and have been HERE FOR SIX YEARS! Staff – I love you guys. Superb!
Hunter Evans
FPAC '05, '06, '07, '08 '09 &'10

I wanted to tell you what a great experience Hannah had at FPAC and with COE this summer. She loved her instructors at FPAC, really connected with them (despite her ripe old age of 11), and loved seeing some of them in action and learning from them through COE as well. She is very proud of being a part of the magic of the COE show and the fabulous cast. She is very sad that it has all came to an end and is looking forward to returning next year. Thank you for the great work that you have done with Hannah. You will see her again....she definitely has caught the bug!
Mary Selhorst

I had fun. Staff was terrific. Children of Eden was amazing to be a part of.
David Grant

It is a rare opportunity to be completely engrossed in the study of theatre and work alongside people who care about it as much as you do.
Luke Brett
FPAC '09, '10

SUPERB! This is my first year at FPAC, but I can say that I came out of it a much greater actor and with many more friends.
Kayleigh Loveland
FPAC '10

FPAC is the best performing arts conservatory I've known. All of the staff are great. They are so talented and taught me a lot.
Hannah Watson
FPAC '08, '09, '10

Fred, thanks so much for talking us into another summer at FPAC. I really was hesitant this summer because I was afraid I'd never see Tia but after the three performances I've seen and the smiles and tears of my little girl after each show ended, I realized that this is where her other family is and her mentors and life long friends. Thanks so much for everything. Tia had an amazing summer and she hopes to return again next year.
Irene Karaplis
(mother of Tia Karaplis)

Superb! This is a wonderful way to spend a summer.  I feel like I develop so much more each year I attend. The staff is so amazing. I have found wonderful teachers through this program. Working on "Ah, Wilderness" with Mitchell Fields in the "Advanced Acting through Play Production" class was a wonderful experience! It was amazing to work with such an excellent teacher and amazing students. I will use the skills I got from this class for the rest of my life.
Siobhan Carroll
FPAC '08, '09, '10

Never better! The staff, without a doubt, is the best ever in all my years here!
Catie Lally
FPAC '07, '08 '09 &'10

Even being here only for half day classes I still feel like I'm learning a lot! The staff was great as always. Any time I needed help I knew I could go to them. It was nice to have the different teaching techniques between CP and Elizabeth. Hopefully, I can go full day again next year!
Bobby Lach

FPAC is so amazing! My second home. I had so much fun! Love my classmates and staff. I love FPAC. It is so amazing and fun!!! J  I learned so much!  I learned a lot of dancing techniques! It was hard at first but I'm glad they gave me a challenge to do things I thought I couldn't do. Children of Eden and Honk Jr were so fun!  Casts are superb!
Ashleigh Nagy
FPAC '09, '10

The program over all was different than anything I've ever done. This is the most I have learned in an acting camp. I was humbled by the wisdom and talent that these teachers gave us.
Kal Bowers
FPAC '10

SUPERB. This program gets better and better every time. Advanced Training is phenomenal along with superb scene study in the morning. The staff are such nice, supporting people. Scene Study HELPS A TON.
Dan Hoy
FPAC '09, '10

Nina helped me become a better actor. Mitchell Fields advanced acting class was amazing!
Tia Karaplis

Everyone uses the word "superb" because there is really no other way to describe FPAC. It's the best performing arts training you will get anywhere in northeast Ohio. You learn more than seems possible in three weeks from the perfect team of teachers as well as from fellow students. I have to mention Mitchell Fields' advanced acting class, as he gave us tools that helped us grow immeasurably as actors. Working with Fred and the casts of Joseph and Children of Eden were the highlights of my two years with FPAC; I hope to come back as soon as possible!
Shea Lee
FPAC '08, '10

I've learned SO MUCH!! FPAC was a wonderful experience, and I can't wait to come back! Everyone was so nice and easygoing – with this staff you don't have to be afraid to make a mistake.
Emma Weihe
FPAC '10

SUPERB! I loved the conservatory! I learned so much and had a great time. I loved all the teachers.
Daniel Sovich
FPAC '10

I came for all three sessions. Best staff ever. Fun time. Bebe is awesome at teaching dance. Best plays ever.
Zoe Simon
FPAC '10

This year has been amazing!  All the people in the staff are top notch! FPAC is AMAZING! The camp was amazing; I really appreciate all the efforts, hard work and creativity you have put into the projects of having all the resources available for local student. Wish you the best in all of your present and future endeavors.
Irina Falberg

FPAC keeps you fresh during the summer and a great safe place to learn and explore.
Zoe Conley

Superb!  I had a great time at dance. I got in shape, I made great friends all while learning more dance techniques.
Libby Polott

This was an absolutely GREAT experience. Very enjoyable. It was a great program that I enjoyed every single day.  It was very professional and taught me skills that were extremely helpful.  The staff were extremely kind and were very qualified and very good at teaching.  Flex time was very fun and gave us a variety of things to learn. 
Jackson Daugherty

I learned so much! This was my first year and I was nervous the first day, but everyone here is so nice and welcoming. All the teachers have taught me lifelong lessons and I can't wait to see them next summer. Nina has taught me so many techniques on how to be a success in acting and also how to be a great person. I audition class, they gave me soooo many tips on how to improve everything. I improved my voice projection and stage voice now know how to make a monologue truly believable. I love IMPROV and this was by far the best improve class I have ever taken. In flex time, there were so many things to learn and I loved how we had so many opportunities.
Browning Haynes

I really feel like I learned a lot and can't wait for next year!  Nina and Bob are so much fun to work with!  I feel like I can audition professionally now. Improv was one of my favorite activities.
Jordan Martin

I learned a lot in my 2 weeks here. It will be very helpful in the future for my acting career. The staff is very kind and clear in the way they teach. Nina is awesome.
Diamond Taylor


GREAT! Thanks! I had a great time and I hope that I can come back and be in the shows here.  The staff was wonderful. I had a lot of fun. Sean and Bob helped me so much in auditions. Very helpful.
Gus Mahoney

I think this program is amazing and I loved the staff and learned so much about acting. I loved it and had a lot of fun. I learned a lot more about acting. I really learned more about things I never knew that happen in acting. I had a lot of fun with the staff. I loved the shows. Amazing. I can' wait to see another production at FPAC.
Audrey Anderle

FPAC is fantastic!  I never thought I could learn so much in 10 days! I finally feel confident enough to call myself and actress.  The staff is so friendly and funny! They make everything a good time!  I'm now able to direct myself after all the tools Bob has given me and now know what acting really is.
Maddie Small

I really enjoyed FPAC, and want to come back this winter. All of the staff was nice, helpful, and very funny. Bob taught me as much in these two weeks as I learned in half a school year of drama. Helped me a lot.
Chandler Koon

I have learned so much and grown as a person as an actor. So helpful. Voice class – Now I'm loud!!!  Improv – I loved it !! Bob Russell and Sean Szaller are the best teachers I ever had!!
Maddie Pierce

Superb!!  LOVE Bob, Bebe and Sean's teaching techniques. Lots of fun. I grew a lot as a dancer. I looked forward to coming each day.
Callie Shea Sullivan

Bob is awesome! Go Bob!!! The whole program was superb!
Kaitlyn Regan

Superb. Superb. Superb.
Austin Riley

Production Workshop was the best theatre program I've ever been in.
Morgan

AhMaZing! I loved it and I don't want it to end. Loved the plays!
Allison Factor

Superb. I learned very much. GREAT PEOPLE. Audition class helped me learn what to do and what not to do at an audition. Lots of tips.
Julia Finkenthal

I learned so much in just 3 weeks at FPAC! The staff was so helpful and nice! It was awesome to work with them. There was never a time when I was bored. I learned a ton in Scene Study – Nina and Carol were both wonderful! Nina was hilarious and used games to model acting techniques. Carol was so nice and helpful – she knows what she is doing. I had so much fun at dance! Bebe and Sean are fabulous! I LOVED FLEX TIME! There were so many great options to choose from. My favorite ones were yoga, improve, charades and field sports. The performances of the plays were fantastic and moving!
Leah Saltzer

Superb. In 3 weeks, I learned more than I could have ever imagined and have grown so much as an actor. I am full of newfound confidence that I never could have achieved without you.  Thanks you so much FPAC!
Megan Shanklin

FPAC – it's pretty much perfect! The shows were amazing! So fun.
Jessica Pollak

I loved FPAC! I learned more here than at any other camp. SUPERB. I learned so much!  Nina and CP were great, and taught me so much! My dancing definitely improved! All the activities in flex time were so fun! The shows were great!
Sara Saltzer

I loved it!! Superb. I felt like I learned a lot from the tools they gave me. I LOVE THE MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP. It let me do all the things I loved and let me show them to others. The shows were great.
Alivia Lee

I learned so much! I feel like I've really grown as an actor. Superb. The staff are really nice and taught me a lot. I loved dance.
Cara Corrigan

The staff are amazing! They're all incredibly helpful and funny! I learned so much – even with things I thought didn't need improvement! Scene Study was my favorite! I learned more in my two scenes here than I have ever in any other acting class.  Audition Technique class was very helpful – you learn things that can make an audition ten times better. Children of Eden and Honk were so much fun! I loved being in both shows!
Rebecca Chaney


FPAC is like my life! It's perfect! It's like a second home for me! I spent almost my whole summer here and I don't regret it a bit. It's perfect. After 6 weeks of training and 2 shows I'm still sad when they are over!!  FPAC is the best camp I've ever been to!  Great teachers. Great opportunities. The staff are amazing. They all know what they are talking about and teach us so much! Audition Technique class was amazing! I loved Glee / Musical Theatre! Next year can it be a full day? I was in Children of Eden and Honk Jr. and I just love all FPAC shows.  I love FPAC. !!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. J
Danielle Scharf

Seth Gordon's directing class was superb!
Dylan White

It was great. I met a lot of fantastic people and finally was in a place where I could be myself. The staff were nice and taught me a lot and they really cared about the student.
Nikolas Adamczewski

The more FPAC the better!  This was my second year of FPAC, and it most certainly won't be the last – love everything!  J All of the staff I worked with were both knowledgeable and friendly. I loved all of them.
Justin Faulhaber

This is my first year at FPAC, but I can say that I came out of it a much greater actor and with many more friends. The staff are friendly and professional and fun to learn from. The things I've learned have not only helped me with my acting but anything from music performances to school speeches. I was encouraged to be my best. The techniques and critiques will be very useful for future auditions.
Kayleigh Loveland

I had fun and would stay another week! I learned a lot these past weeks, and I am glad I was able to come this summer. Staff were positive and helpful – Both CP and Elizabeth were great teachers. This was my 1st real audition technique class, and I learned a lot! CP and David were great teachers.
Candice Jackson

FPAC is the best performing arts conservatory I've known. All of the staff are great.  They are so talented and taught me a lot. The "build your book" flex was my favorite. It really helped me pick some good audition songs. The shows are amazing. FPAC is such a great program. I learn so much every time I come, and I have so much fun.
Hannah Watson

FPAC has taught me a lot. I really love coming here. Even though I only started acting a few years ago I feel like I have come a long way. I feel more confident now to audition for shows. I'm really glad I came back this year. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun doing so.
McCulloch LaForce

FPAC – Superb – Never better!  I learned a lot how I can be a better actress and such.  Staff – without a doubt the best ever. Perfect. Fun.
Catie Lally

I enjoyed the program and learned a lot.
Evan Wacholtz

This is my first year. I had a lot of fun and it really helped me. All the teachers were really nice and helpful.
Sam Cassara

SUPERB. The program was different than anything I've ever done. This is the most I have learned from an acting camp. I was humbled by the wisdom and talent that these teachers gave us. Perfect.
Kal Bowers

This was the best theatre training program I've ever done! I made so many friends and learned a lot. Everyone here is so nice! I loved David and all the teachers!
Caroline Turner

I love FPAC! I loved this whole program and while making friends I learned a lot and I am walking out being a better actor. Superb. I am now confident that I am going to do 100% better at auditions. Scene Study was the perfect amount of time to improve. Very fun and helpful. I LOVE CHILDREN OF EDEN. Awesome.
Hannah Selhorst

Superb! Fun, serious and encouraging. I love the staff because they are so helpful! We were really helped out and given helpful comments so we could make our work better. I learned a lot of things about dance – I love Bebe!!!  Great variety. Honk Jr – Great cast! I love everyone's enthusiasm and I also love the directors. I love FPAC!
Danica Murthy

I really enjoyed coming to FPAC and I will definitely return next year.
Abigail Richardson

Superb. It was fun and taught me a lot.
Jayla Butler

I've learned so much! Analyzing the script; the moment before. CP – SUPERB!
Jack Bistritz

This program taught me the most I've ever known about acting.
Annabel Meals

I learned so much this summer, it was great! Everyone was so nice! Next time I go to an audition, I will know so much more and do so much better. I love FPAC. I learned so much in such a small amount of time.
Arielle Tindel

I love it! SUPERB. Everybody is so welcoming at FPAC! They all make you feel at home on the 1st day! "The Core" was amazing! I LOVED Children of Eden!!! It's the best. AWESOME.
Evan Teicher

It taught me a lot and its fun. Staff are all nice and friendly. Thanks for a great summer FPAC! J
Taylor Lurie

Superb. The program was incredible! I learned so much, everybody was great, and I had a wonderful time! I really hope I can come back again. The staff were very kind and very helpful and worked hard and knew a lot! Audition Technique – I learned tons! Meisner was the best! "Build your Book" was very helpful!
Anonymous

I had so much fun and I also learned a lot.
Maggie Lowman

SUPERB. FPAC taught me to be a better actress. I enjoyed learning how to slip into a character's skin and really become them. Sean and Bebe were amazing. I can't wait to be in a play and use what I've learned.
Sabrina Downey

I really enjoyed the FPAC program because it covered a wide variety of theater skills and techniques.
Tessa Murthy

I learned so much and I had a blast.  The staff was amazing.
Matthew McAllister

SUPERB. It was amazing and I learned a lot and I'm definitely coming next year. I loved the staff.
Elizabeth Hoy

I learned so much from FPAC. It has really helped me with my acting and singing. The staff was very nice. They were welcoming and helped so much.
Hannah Borison

SUPERB. Very challenging and it pushed me to become better. Sooo helpful. I learned sooo much.
Sam Welch

This year has been amazing! Everything is a step up from what I expected. All the people on the staff are top notch! They are all so much fun to work with and I have learned so much. Great advice. Bebe and Sean are amazing dance teachers. FPAC IS AMAZING.
Emily Wirthwein

The whole staff is wonderful! They are skilled and talented and are excellent mentors.
Ethan Newburger

FPAC is the best theatre program I've ever been able to attend! I wish I could rate the staff higher than the highest rating! Very educational and offers so many helpful tips.
Hannah Gang

SUPERB. Learned a lot about the art of acting.
Julia Lang

FPAC taught me so much about every aspect of theatre and acting. FPAC students are extremely lucky to be taught by these wonderful professionals. Rated "10" – Just from day one of audition techniques, I learned how to audition like a true professional actor. Bebe and Sean are able to educate even the most uncoordinated students and teach them to dance like a professional. Flex time was great!
Conor Matthews

Nice & Cool! Relatable w/ good advice.
Jaylaan Ceasor

FPAC has taught me so much! The staff is amazing and they have helped me improve my acting skills more than I knew was possible. Audition technique was an amazing class!
Dani Bieler

SUPERB. This is 1 of the best programs I have been to.
Diamond  Taylor

It's perfect. I love FPAC!!! Best staff ever and great teaching! Awesome! I learned a lot. Great staff! So much fun! Gave me advice and learned from it.
Olivia Chan

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