F-M High School’s student-run talent show takes the stage April 12 and 13

Fayetteville-Manlius High School students are perfecting their crafts ahead of this year’s student-run talent show, Showboat.

The show will take place in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. Tickets are $10 at the door, cash or check only. It is recommended that you arrive early to get tickets and select seats.FMHS' student-run talent show Showboat will take place April 12 & 13 at 7 p.m.

Showboat includes a cappella, bands, a wide variety of dances, comedy, vocal duets, instrumental performances, step routines, and more. Students run the lights, audio, and backstage action.

Proceeds will be donated to the Fayetteville-Manlius A Better Chance House (ABC House). A Better Chance is a national non-profit organization that identifies and recruits academically talented and motivated students of color from disadvantaged school districts and places them in outstanding public, independent and private high schools across the United States, according to the program’s website.

Fayetteville-Manlius A Better Chance students live in a group home setting and attend F-M High School where they are enrolled in an advanced college prep curriculum.

FMHS' student-run talent show Showboat will take place April 12 & 13 at 7 p.m. FMHS' student-run talent show Showboat will take place April 12 & 13 at 7 p.m.