Frances Mercanti-Anthony, a native of Haddonfield, New Jersey, is an accomplished actor, writer, director, and teacher, who first captured the public’s attention with her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning production of “Spring Awakening” in 2006. Following her success on Broadway, she spent over a decade performing, teaching, and directing in both New York City and Philadelphia, honing her craft and expanding her artistic reach.

 

Her latest endeavor, “Frances Floats,” promises to be a captivating and personal narrative, blending her experiences and reflections in a way that only Mercanti-Anthony can deliver. The production offers a deep dive into her transformative journey — a journey that took an unexpected turn in 2017 when she met a man from Maine, altering the course of her life forever.

 

Mercanti-Anthony has become a familiar face around Damariscotta, teaching acting classes for Lincoln Theater, and at Barn Door Bakery working behind the counter or writing in the center booth, often accompanied by her adorable daughters. 

 

Speaking about the inspiration behind “Frances Floats,” Mercanti-Anthony shares, “My path has been an unusual one. After a decade spent performing under the Broadway lights in NYC, I was longing for something simpler; less flash, more substance. At age 40, I found my whole world flipped upside down when I met a single father from Maine. That set me off on my current journey here in the Midcoast, and it’s a story I love to tell, so I thought, why not put it on the stage?”

 

Come out to support local talent and enjoy an evening of theater that promises to be both inspiring and entertaining. Tickets, $25 general admission, are on sale now, through the Lincoln Theater’s online box office, for this one night only performance, Friday September 20 at 7 p.m. Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St. in the heart of downtown Damariscotta. More information is online at LincolnTheater.net, info@LincolnTheater.net or 207-563-3424.