Brrrr... It's Cold Outside!
Time to mark our calendars for FCT's Winter Show
FCT presents Rabbit Hole
Written by DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
Directed by Ken Wayne
Produced by Katy Benko-Miner

A Deep Emotional Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole , a 2007 Pulitzer prize winning drama, powerfully chronicles the survival of family members after an enormous loss of a loved one. The subject of David Lindsay-Abaire’s play is grief, loss, and the supreme effort people must make to comfort each other in these mournful days. How can a family cope with the pointless, accidental death of a four-year-old child? Anyone who has ever been a parent, or lost someone close, cannot help but be emotionally drawn into this riveting story.

The Fauquier Community Theatre’s exceptionally transparent five-member cast poignantly portrays the penetrating feelings of grief – but each in their own way. They are all navigating the long road to closure and acceptance with this heart-wrenching loss.

The play follows the journey of Becca (Ivy Elizabeth) and Howie (Danny Seal) through the aftermath of the tragic death of their only son, Danny, who was accidentally hit by a car. While Becca draws away from loved ones, averts offers of support from friends and family, and looks to escape from everything even remotely related to Danny, Howie puts all of his effort into hiding his emotions and pretending to move on. Becca’s mom, Nat (Sandra DeRocha) sharply explores the grit and truthful notion of how grief is split up and unfairly measured and knows too well its long-lasting effects. There are some light moments in the play which bring much needed laughter. Katie Gorman expertly exemplifies the role of comedic breath with her cool, calm, and collected depiction of Izzy, Becca’s younger, immature sister. She is accidentally pregnant, which sets off complex feelings in Becca, who is convinced that the girl is simply not prepared for the complexities of parenting. Cole Edwards completes the cast as Jason, a humble, relatable high school student with a sorrowful secret, but one who can still look forward to a full, rewarding life.

The cast brilliantly maneuvers through the complex emotions that follow a tragedy. Laughter is welcomed and earned, which then leads to inevitable yearning and devastation. The audience is able to follow it all every step of the way. The cast achieves in telling a story of the cycle of grief into new beginnings, blame, ego, and family dynamics, with great sensitivity, care and precision. These performances, astutely directed by Ken Wayne and produced by Katy Benko-Miner, combine to create an unforgettable evening . 

The play will run for nine performances from January 24 – February 9, 2020. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm, and Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm. More information and reserved seating for all of the performances is available online at www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760. 
Tickets
$18 Adults
$16 Seniors & Students/Youth
Spotlight On Christie Clark
Serving FCT For More Than a Decade!

We wish to extend a warm farewell and a heartfelt thank you to FCT's Executive Director, Christie Clark as she moves on to embark on her next journey as a full-time real estate agent.

Christie began working at FCT in July 2009 as the "ticket coordinator". Kevin Tupper was on the FCT Board of Directors at the time and when the job opened up, he contacted Christie to fulfill the position. She worked part time as the Box Office Manager and the Ticket Coordinator, also serving the members and subscribers.

As the years progressed, so did her duties and responsibilities. She continually became involved in many more aspects of this theatre company. Christie has demonstrated consistent innovation while serving as FCT's full time Executive Director. Her favorite responsibilities have been Advertising and Marketing all of the GREAT shows that FCT has produced over the last 11 years, Box Office coordination, and organizing special events. Memberships, ticket sales, business sponsors and volunteers increased consistently over the years. Christie has always held her position, FCT patrons, and fellow FCT volunteers very close at heart.

Fiscal responsibility and financial success was very important to Christie during her tenure. Her first attempt to increase the sales at FCT started out as a 30% increase in season subscribers for the 2009-2010 season. That ignited something in her that had her striving to break all of the FCT records for the following year - in which she did! Subscriptions and Memberships were increased and Business Sponsorships were doubled. Every year after that one, Christie worked hard to keep beating her own records - in which she did! A highlight for her was in 2017-2018, she brought in over $24,000 in business sponsorships and $14,000 of in-kind donations & barterships. In 2019 memberships hit an all time high of $18,000 with an increase of over $8,000 from the prior year.

When asked about her leaving her position at FCT, she remarks, "I will sincerely miss all of the wonderful people that I have met and worked with over the last 11 years. You all have made this more than a job, you have made it family!" Also she states, "Keep the arts alive and continue to produce the BEST plays and musicals for the joy of the community!"

Christie warmly welcomes her replacement, Debra Smyers, as the new Executive Director of FCT. The two have enjoyed working together at FCT for the last year and a half.
A Farewell Reception for Christie Clark will take place on February 2, 2020 at 4 pm at The Inn at Vint Hill. This will give everyone including FCT members a chance to send Christie off with heartfelt thanks and best wishes! For more details and to RSVP, click FAREWELL RECEPTION
Auditions for the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" scheduled for February 21 and 22, 2020. For ages 17 and older.

“Jesus Christ Superstar” - The 1970’s rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is based on the Gospel’s last week of Jesus’s life. FCT's production will be directed by Matt Moore and produced by Mary Beth Balint.

Auditions for ages 17 and older for Fauquier Community Theatre’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” will take place on Friday, February 21 at 7 pm and Saturday, February 22 at 11 am and 2 pm. The casting call will take place at the John Barton Payne building located at 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton.
Pre-registration for auditions is required. The link to register for an audition will be on the FCT website on January 1 at www.FCTstage.org.

For planning purposes, please note that callbacks will be held by invitation only on Friday, February 28 at 7 p.m. in Warrenton.

Performances of “Jesus Christ Superstar” will take place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from May 1 to May 17. Tickets for reserved seating are available now at www.FCTstage.org.
F rozen, Jr Auditions - Coming February, 2019
Auditions for FCT's production of "Disney's Frozen, JR." to be held on February 28, 29, and March 1, 2020. For ages 7 to 17.
“Disney’s Frozen, JR.”

Fauquier Community Theatre has chosen “Disney’s Frozen, JR.” as their annual youth production for ages 7 to 17. The production is based on the 2018 Broadway musical about Elsa and Anna at three different ages, as they experience the magical land of Arendelle. Other favorites include Sven and Olaf, of course, and the musical includes the songs from the animated film plus five new ones.

"Disney's Frozen, JR." is directed by Katy Benko Miner and produced by Jeanmarie Copeland. Auditions for the enchanting musical are on Friday, February 28 from 6 pm to 9 pm and on Saturday, February 29 between 9 am and noon, and also 1:30 pm to 4 pm.

Pre-registration is required and choices for time slots will be available at www.FCTstage.org beginning January 1, 2020. Auditions will take place at St. James Episcopal Church located at 73 Culpeper Street, Warrenton. Please note that callbacks will be by invitation only and will be held on Sunday March 1 between 2 pm and 5 pm.

Please do not call the church for any information as they are simply the venue for auditions. For additional information after January 2, email Frozen@FCTstage.org.

Performances for “Disney’s Frozen, JR.” will be presented on Fridays and weekends between June 13 and June 27. Tickets for reserved seating are on sale now at www.FCTstage.org.
FCT Summer Theatre Musical Camp July 2020.
Registration Open Now!
For Ages 11 to 18.
“The Addams Family Young@Part”

Summer Theatre Camp at Fauquier Community Theatre is two weeks long and this year will result in youth ages 11 to 18 producing the musical “The Addams Family Young@Part”. The favorite characters created by American cartoonist Charles Addams in 1938, best known from the 1964 television show “The Addams Family” are back, including Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday, Pugsley, and Lurch in this fun wacky musical. The difference is now Wednesday is grown up and is at the center of this musical comedy as she begins dating a boy from a more traditional family than hers.

The musical is directed by Elizabeth Nefferdorf. For more information and to register, click FCT SUMMER CAMP . Space is limited and early registration is suggested. The Addams Family summer camp will take place July 20 through July 31: Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Performances will be presented on Friday July 31 and Saturday, August 1. Summer camp and shows will take place at the Vint Hill Theatre on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton.
FCT Needs Your Votes Today!
Voting ends December 31, 2019!
The Fauquier Community Theatre was nominated in all three "Broadway World" Washington, DC community theater award categories, including Best Production! It's quite an honor for us, as this is a national publication! But the way we win is by getting people to VOTE ONLINE for our production.
 FCT is so close to winning and ...YOU can make that happen for us!
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1) BEST COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTION: (choose our show!):
Shrek The Musical - The Fauquier Community Theatre
(***Note there are 2 Shrek productions - Please be sure to pick the FCT one!)
2) BEST ACTOR IN A COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTION:
Jack Zatkowsly (Shrek) or
Peter Marsh (My Fair Lady) or
Peter Marsh (Seussical) or
Aaron Talley (She Loves Me)
3) BEST ACTRESS IN A COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTION:
Julia Downes (Shrek) or
Abby Dahl (Seussical)
IMPORTANT NOTE:  Please make sure you go through every page to submit your votes. You can select "No Nominee" from category #4 and onward if you don't want to vote for any others.  But it's critical you complete the entire process so your vote is counted.
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"Night Must Fall"

When Dan, a charming, smooth-talking hotel porter arrives unexpectedly at old Mrs. Bramsom’s remote woodland home, he soon ingratiates his way into her life and that of her beautiful niece Olivia. But when a local woman goes missing and rumors in the press of a murder surface among the household, fingers begin to point towards the dashing hotel porter. Has the past finally caught up with Dan and could he really be capable of murder? As the police close in, and with the press baying for blood, is anyone safe? This psychological thriller has all of the tension, atmosphere and suspicion of the best British mysteries from master playwright Emlyn Williams that will leave you at the edge of your seat. Tickets for reserved seating available now at www.FCTstage.org.
2019 - 2020 FCT Angel Membership
FCT has launched its 42nd year of LIVE PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE! We are super excited about everything we have in store for you! We have ALL NEW SOUND in the highest quality. We have implemented Phase 1 of installing ALL NEW LED LIGHTS. Phase 2 is planned to be completed by the end of 2020.

You can sign up for your membership donation  online   or you may fill out this  form  and mail it in. 
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Fauquier Community Theatre is a nonprofit that has been serving the community for 42 years. Your contributions keep the plays, musicals, and youth theater programs vibrant in the community!
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There are sooo many different things you could do to volunteer with FCT! And we need you! We always need set build help, set dressing and painting help, box office ushers, backstage crew, sewing, costuming, make up and hair help, running lights or sound for a show (committing to two weeks of rehearsals and 9 performances) - we can train you!

Reach out and let us know if you are interested in being apart of the live performing arts at The Fauquier Community Theatre. You may call and leave a message at 540-349-8760 or Email us at Info@FCTstage.org.
FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATRE
4225 Aiken Dr Warrenton, VA 20187 | 540-349-8760
FCT enriches and entertains a range of audiences through a variety of live theatre productions that enhance the cultural life of the community. 

FCT offers a range of challenging creative opportunities that inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in theatre. 

FCT cultivates an appreciation of the performing arts in our community, educates through experience, participates in community activities, and collaborates with other arts groups.

Many thanks to all the business sponsors, individual donors, members, and volunteers who work together to support community theater at Fauquier Community Theatre. 
 
Fauquier Community Theater is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization  
and is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts 
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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