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FCT presents
Photo Credit: Stephen Rummel
Written by Ed Howard, Joe Sears, Jaston Williams
Directed by Don Bachmann
Produced by Don Richardson
Performances: November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
Fridays and Saturdays
7:30 pm, Sundays
2 pm
Not intended for children
Premiering in 1981,
Greater Tuna
is a beloved show well regarded enough to have merited three sequels, a Tony nomination, an HBO special, and a command performance for a sitting President (Bush the elder in case you were wondering).
Two men play all the characters-about 20 - distinguishing each by dress, wigs and, fuddy-duddy hats.
And, they start with a bang as Arles Struvie (Michael Golder) and Thurston Wheelis (Leland Shook), disc jockeys at Radio Tuna. Their good-natured news update, interspersed with guests who give the weather or provide sponsorships (a used weapon/gun shop where all goods are guaranteed to kill), is a lighthearted, and somewhat, befuddled ramble capped by the aw-shucks realization that they forgot to hit the "on-air" switch.
These two guys are nothing short of incredible as they breeze from one end of the stage to the other donning costume after costume, persona after persona. The two actors who play all roles, male and female, young and old, are great talents and provide belly laughs, c
hock-full of eccentric character - largely with small minds. The show follows them throughout a day in the fictional town of Tuna, whose population is somewhere south of 300. In 2 hours, you get a dead judge, a humane society worker, a murderous teen, an inept sheriff, a smarmy preacher, a preachy mother, a Chihuahua, and two radio personalities without a clue, among others.
Everything about this production is first rate. From the gorgeous set design of the director, Don Bachmann, down to the lights by Colin Mehaffey and costumes by Betsy Hansen, everything strikes the right notes.
Of course, as with any successful play, "Tuna" can be enjoyed or contemplated on numerous levels. Peel back that first layer of sweet and funny Texas onion and, lurking just beneath is a spicier bitter-sweet shell of everyday life. Peel back yet other layers and you get to things such as prejudice, longing, fear and superstitions. But lurking deep within the heart of the onion and Tuna and our own hometown and our-selves is a shared humanity that just wants to live and be happy.
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Please Note that ALL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY performances during this 2017-2018 season will begin at 7:30 pm! Sundays will remain at 2 pm.
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The Fauquier Community Theatre Invites YOU to CELEBRATE our 40th Anniversary with us.
FCT will be hosting a Fundraising Gala at the Inn at Vint Hill on Sunday, April 15, 2018.
Join us for dinner and entertainment as FCT presents
Through the Years in song and theatrical presentation, as well as a silent auction, raffle and wine pull. All proceeds will go to improving the SOUND quality at FCT!
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The Fauquier Community Theatre Proudly Celebrates its 40th Season of Live Performing Arts!
FCT's 40th Anniversary
Painting Stories
T
he Fauquier Community Theatre has not only survived for 40 years, but has definitely thrived! With the production of over 250 shows over the last 40 years, FCT has become a staple in our community. As FCT is delighted to kick off this momentous occasion in time, we want to take you along for a wonderful ride through an amazing season of live theatre and an incredible celebratory Fundraising Gala in April 2018.
While some things have changed over the past 40 years with The Fauquier Community Theatre, still much has stayed the same. The strong base of pioneering volunteers shaped FCT into what it is today. The countless volunteers that have come alongside us since those beginning years, have brought new ideas but have also rested upon the shoulders of the talented entrepreneurs who began FCT's journey 40 years ago.
In the age of digital media dominating our culture, there is no better time than today to instill the passion of theatre in the minds and hearts of our community members. No matter how good a movie film may be, what we see has been filmed out of sequence, in multiple locations, over many weeks and chopped up in the editing room. Actors are perfecting various scenes until the content is acceptable. But stage theatre is a LIVE art. The actors must get it right on the night for the audience and there is no greater pressure and challenge than that.
Live theatre is an integral part of a community, helping it to examine itself in a mirror. Theatre has long been looked at as a laboratory in which we can study the problems that confront society and attempt to solve these problems. The effects of live theatre for participants and for patrons are things such as enhanced knowledge of the plot, vocabulary, greater tolerance, improved ability to read the emotions of others, communicating, self-expression, historical empathy, and critical thinking.
FCT strives to offer fresh, innovative, challenging and classical theatre to the stage for the enjoyment of our audiences. "Fauquier Community Theatre has been successful because it is innovative while being respectful of community standards, and it has struck a balance between arts management and artists," says Mike Markley, FCT's current Chairman.
With "community" being the most important part of our theatre's name, we remain committed to being involved in and participating with the community. We have chosen to partner together with so many other non-profit organizations over the last few years, including: Allegro Community School of the Arts, The Warrenton Ruritan Club, RAAC, Blue Ridge Chorale, The Fauquier Chamber, The Inn at Vint Hill, Arts Consulting International, Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, Sibby's Restaurant, Loudoun County Opera, The Fauquier Day Care Center, The Hylton Performing Arts Center and The Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier, along with sharing our props and costumes with schools from both Fauquier and Prince William Counties.
FCT's financial support comes from business sponsors, individual memberships, a grant from VCA, ticket purchases and donations. Our business sponsors have steadily grown over the past 8 years with a total of 53 current sponsors. We had over 10,000 people attend shows last season and anticipate more growth in the coming years. As we continue to grow with increased community participation, provide value to the community, and thrive in quality productions, there is no limit of the effects this little community theatre will have on its participants and the society at large.
There's always room for improvement, new ideas, and new volunteers to continue the creative process of producing live stage theatre. So, come along, join us as we paint the next chapter of this epic story!
Written by Christie Clark
FCT Executive Director
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Deathtrap
Auditions
Friday,
November 10 at 7pm
Saturday,
November 11 at 1pm
Callbacks if needed,
Sunday, November 12 from 12-2.
Location
Progressions Dance School (331 Walker Dr #6, Warrenton)
Audition Requirements
Prepared Comedic Monologue
Cold Readings
List of Conflicts
A Picture you don't mind parting with.
Any questions, please email the director Scott J. Strasbaugh at strasbaughs@gmail.com.
Much Ado About Nothing
Audition Dates
Thursday, December 14 at 7 pm
Saturday, December 16 at 1pm
Callbacks, Sunday, December 17 at 2pm
No appointments are necessary, auditions are first-come first-serve. All roles are open
Location
Hope Christian Fellowship (4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton, VA)
Be Prepared
Auditions will consist of cold-readings from the script. (Note that the role of Balthasar requires singing, so if you're auditioning for this role you may sing a brief a-cappella piece).
Rehearsals will begin the week of
Dec. 18th. Rehearsal location TBD.
Performances are
March 9-11, 16-18, 23-25. All performances are at FCT, 4225 Aiken Dr, Warrenton, VA 20187
Big Fish
presented in memory of award-winning costumer Susan Kirk Noe
Audition Dates
Friday, January 19, 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 20, 10:00 AM
callbacks
Sunday, January 21, 2:00 PM
Audition Location
Hope Christian Fellowship (4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton, VA)
Be Prepared
Arrive promptly to sign in and be ready to go at the beginning of auditions! Prepare a song from a Broadway musical (other than Big Fish), and bring either piano sheet music or recorded trax without vocals (either CD or digital to plug in from a headphone jack). You may be asked to perform a "cold reading" from the show. Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes; you will be asked to learn and perform a brief piece of choreography. Bring your completed
Audition Form-Big Fish as well as a head shot.
May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
Synopsis
Edward Bloom has lived a full and fantastical life, populated by witches, giants, and mermaids, marked by true love that stops time in its tracks, and framed by heroics that push the limits of believability. His adult son, Will, is no longer amused by his father's fantastical tales, insisting on a rational rather than a fantastical account of one's life. When Edward's health declines, and Will learns that he and his wife, Josephine, will have a son of their own, Will decides to find out his father's "true" life story, once and for all. Big Fish is a heartfelt, powerful, and truly magical musical about fathers, sons, and the stories that we use to define our identities. With spine-tinglingly beautiful music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, and a funny, heartwarming book by John August, Big Fish is a magnificent "big fish" of a tale, itself - spectacular, fantastical, and overflowing with love.
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2017-2018 Season of Shows
Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm, Sundays 2 pm
Greater Tuna
Directed by Don Bachman
Produced by Don Richardson
Performances: November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
Tickets $15 Seniors (60& above)/ Students (4-18), $17 adults
Fruitcakes
Written by Julian Wiles
Directed by Lucia Hanover
Produced by Amanda Gibson
Performances:
Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17
Tickets $15 Seniors (60& above)/ Students (4-18), $17 adults
Deathtrap
Written by Ira Levin
Directed by Scott J. Strasbaugh
Produced by Evelyn Rice
Performances: January 26, 27, 28, Feb. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
Tickets $15 Seniors (60& above)/ Students (4-18), $17 adults
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Rodrigo Pool
Produced by Don Richardson
Performances: March 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
Tickets $15 Seniors (60& above)/ Students (4-18), $17 adults
Big Fish
In Memory of Susan Kirk Noe
Directed by Scott Heine
Produced by Dawn Fansler
Performances: May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
Tickets $18 Seniors (60 & above)/ Students(4-18), $20 Adults
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2017-2018 Membership!!
FCT is inviting you to join us in membershipnfor our 2017-18 Season! We have several different levels available for you to join. This is a member run 501c3 organization. Your donation more than $25 is tax deductible. You will receive a receipt to use for tax purposes.
Members get their name in the 2017-18 playbill and on our website.
Donate here.
or print form here.
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