The School of the Arts at Dean College will perform Footloose, the Musical, beginning Wednesday, November 14 through Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Based on the 1984 screen version, Footloose is an explosive musical that has come to the stage with thrilling results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to the rural town of Bomont, he is not prepared for the strict religious local edicts, which include a total ban on dancing. Ren breaks all the rules in trying to restore dance to the heart of a community held back by lingering memories of a tragedy. In addition to the original film score’s songs, such as “Let’s Hear it for the Boy,” “Holding out for a Hero,” and the title song, “Footloose,” dynamic new songs written specifically for the stage production are sure to get you to your feet!    

Music by Tom Snow; Lyrics by Dean Pitchford with additional music by: Eric Carmen, Sandy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman; Stage Adaptation: Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie

The Dean College production of Footloose, the Musical will take place in the Main Stage in the Campus Center at Dean College, 109 West Central Street, Franklin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $22, Seniors $12 and Children $7.

To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.dean.edu/boxoffice.

The following is the schedule for Discover Dean Day:

9:30AM - Registration and Continental Breakfast

10:00AM - Welcome and Overview

10:45AM - Academic Fair

11:15AM to 1:00PM - Discover the Dean Difference - Explore our campus through a variety of activities that will allow you to visit with current students, meet with our athletic coaches, tour our Children's Center, learn more about academic support services and tour the campus!

You can also visit the Smith Dining Center when you are in the mood for lunch...it's on us!

To reserve your space, simply register online or contact the Office of Admissions at 508-541-1508.

This winter, Dean College welcomes high school juniors and seniors looking to explore their academic interest and quickly earn transferrable college credits with a variety
of formats including online and on-campus.

Special one-week courses and one - and two-week online courses available.

Click here to learn more! 

Call 508-541-1624 for more information and to register. 

Registration to run, walk, or crawl in the Fall Fest 5K is now open. The race will begin at 10:00am on Awpie Way at Dean College on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Registration fee includes t-shirt, food, and access to race day activities!

To register, visit www.dean.edu/FALLFEST5K

Dean College is seeking applicants for the Horace Mann Scholarship. The tuition scholarship totals $20,000 per year and will be given to one deserving Franklin, MA resident attending Dean College in the fall of 2019.

The scholarship will be given on a need-basis to a Franklin resident attending Dean College who possesses a passion for learning and exemplifies the philosophy of Horace Mann, who believed that one can benefit mankind through education, philanthropy and social reform.

The Horace Mann Scholarship is renewable for subsequent years provided the student maintains a 2.7 or higher, grade point average.

Applicants of the need-based Horace Mann Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

• Be a documented resident of Franklin, MA
• Meet the admission requirements of Dean College
• Is a US citizen
• Has completed the 2019-2020 FAFSA

Additional requirements are included within the scholarship application.

Applications must be submitted no later than November 15, 2018. For more information and to obtain a scholarship application, visit www.dean.edu/scholarships.