Miss Arla

Thank You for Celebrating Miss Arla's Legacy and Our 30th Anniversary!

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for our 30th-anniversary celebration and fundraising event featuring Bad Momz of Comedy. It was a night filled with laughter, love, and remembrance as we honored the late Arla Faye Franchi, whose passion and dedication shaped North Shore Dance and Theater for decades.

Miss Arla’s impact continues to live on through the countless students she taught and inspired. She had a special gift for making everyone feel like part of the family and the “star” of the show. Many of her students have carried forward the skills and values they developed with her, shining in community theater, high school and college acting troupes, professional theater, and national dance companies—including Joel Hall and the Joffrey Ballet. Most importantly, she instilled a lifelong love of the arts in all who had the privilege of learning from her.

To ensure that Miss Arla’s legacy endures, we are continuing to accept donations for the Arla Faye Scholarship, which will support future students in their artistic journeys. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us keep her passion for the performing arts alive.

Donate today to honor Miss Arla’s memory and support the next generation of performers!

Thank you for being part of this special celebration and for your continued support of NSDT!