The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.

It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do!

FTMHS Performing Arts Center, or #flashPAC as we call it affectionately, is the intersection of our school's theater, dance, and music departments. As of now, we put on one full musical each spring, but have hopes to expand to doing a straight play in the fall, among other recitals and presentations. This is only the beginning - stay tuned!