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Cast of Steel Magnolias opens
Fauquier Community Theatre's 41st Season!
September 28, 2018 |
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Steel Magnolias!
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Steel Magnolias
Written by Robert Harling
Directed by Don Bachmann
Produced by Brooke Lyn Clark
Congratulations to the Cast of Steel Magnolias!
Truvy Jones played by Joanna Lange;
Shelby Eatenton played by Bevin Hester;
M'Lynn Eatenton played by Cheryl Bolt;
Ouiser Boudreaux played by Dawn Fansler;
Clairee Belcher played by Amy Treat;
Annelle Dupuy-Desoto played by Madeline Fanta.
Interview with Steel Magnolia's
Director Don Bachmann
by Rodrigo Pool
Don Bachmann is a retired professional director with over thirty plus years of experience as an Artistic/Managing Director and Executive Producer of SPT (Small Professional Theatres) and LORT (League of Resident Theatres). He holds a Master of Arts degree from Kansas University and has taught Theatre at the University of Texas and Richmond University. His Community Theatre experience is extensive; having directed over 140 productions from mainstream, to classics, and opera. He has received numerous awards including citations from the Governors of Kansas and Texas for his contributions to the arts. He has served on numerous not-for-profit boards and advisory panels including both the Kansas and Texas Commission for the Arts. He was Chairman of the American Association of Community Theatre's National Festival, served on its Executive Committee, chaired its Endowment, and was honored as a Fellow of AACT. His award winning theatre companies have toured nationally and represented the United States in the international arena. His love is creating art, but more importantly, helping others to achieve their theatrical dreams.
What motivated you to get into theater?
Theatre Art is about creative expression that communicates ideas and feelings of value. I found this in sync with my own personal aspirations. I also discovered that my left/right brain tendencies were a good match for the demands of the theatre.
Who are some of your favorite directors? Who influences your work?
My favorite directors are those that brought me along in my career. I remember my professors from academia who taught me the principles of directing and especially the professionals who took the time to mentor me and share their knowledge.
What can a person expect when they go to see
Steel Magnolias?
What I want the audience to see are real people fully engaging in life. I want them to experience both the joy and sadness of their own humanity.
Steel Magnolias first premiered Off-Broadway at the WPA Theatre, in New York City, on March 28, 1987. What makes this play so relevant today, over 30 years later?
The play is about life...and living it to the fullest. Regardless of the time period, you can't get more relevant than that.
Steel Magnolias, though a play first, is also a beloved story due to the popularity of the 1989 film adaptation. How do you bring a fresh take to this show?
Though people equate
Steel Magnolias
with the great performances in the film, the stage version is just as poignant. The play, accents the six female characters with all the action taking place in Truvy's Salon. We get to know them more completely and are offered insights that are not explored in the film. The play stands fully upon its own merits.
What was the number one quality you were looking for when casting Steel Magnolias? Believability...the characters are drawn from real people and I was looking for actresses who could play the character's inner truth.
What's your favorite quote from the show? and why? At the end of the play, M'Lynn simply states, "Life goes on. " I buy into that. I believe we should live our lives in the moment and for the moments that are yet to come. Life is a rich tapestry of thought, emotion and feelings...all those things that make us human.
What do you hope to take away from this experience? When I direct I seek to gain new insights. Character and theme are important to me and I enjoy delving into richly drawn characters with an author who writes on multiple levels. Whether it is a comedy or a heavy drama...there is always something to be learned.
Why would you recommend seeing this show and others at Faquier Community Theatre? If you think and feel, then Steel Magnolias is for you.
Producer Brooke Lyn Clark adds: "The story is truly genuine and sincere in the 'journey it travels' through every scene with displays of moments we as humans can relate to in our own lives. Make sure you bring your tissues and are ready to laugh with joy through tears! It's fixin' to be a grand ol' time" she says thematically with a radiant smile.
FCT's production o
f Steel Magnolias is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
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Exciting 2018 - 2019 line up of shows!
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Plays are $17 for Adults, $15 for Seniors and Students.
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$65 Seniors (ages 60+), $65 Students (ages 3-18).
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FCT Presents the Musical She Loves Me
Directed by Diane King
Produced by Laurie Bersack
Music Direction by Ivy Elizabeth
November 30 - December 16, 2018
Choose Your Favorite Seats for the musical
She Loves Me.
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NEW SEASON, NEW LOOK! SEE FCT'S NEW WEBSITE DESIGN!
Take a look at FCT's new website. While transitional changes are still underway, you will see the website is full of bright images, better organization of information, and all around more user friendly.
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UPCOMING AUDITIONS
FOR FCT PRODUCTIONS!
October 2018
Auditions for The Lion in Winter
Written by James Goldman
Directed by Charles DeLong
Audition Dates
Friday, October 26 at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, October 27 at 3:00 pm.
(Callbacks by Invitation Only Sunday, October 28 at 5 pm.)
Location
The auditions and callbacks will be located at The Fauquier Enterprise Center in Vint Hill located at 4137 Weeks Dr, Warrenton.
Information
For detailed information and the opportunity to pre-register for an audition,
"The Lion in Winter" is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
November 2018
Auditions for As You Like It
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Maggie Bausch
Produced by Don Richardson
Audition Dates
Friday, November 2 at 7 pm.
Saturday, November 3 at noon.
(Callbacks by invitation only Sunday, November 4 at 2 pm.)
Location
The auditions and callbacks will be located at The Fauquier Enterprise Center in Vint Hill located at 4137 Weeks Drive, Warrenton, Virginia.
The Production
As You Like It is one of Shakespeare's best known and best loved comedies. "All the world's a stage..." states the character Jaques in the play. Director Maggie Bausch is seeking actors of any gender, ages 15 and up. "I'm also asking people who can sing, dance, or play a musical instrument to audition" she says, "because this is one of the most musical of Shakespeare's works."
Information
For detailed information and the opportunity to pre-register for an audition, click HERE.
January 2019
FCT Auditions for
My Fair Lady
Books and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
Directed by Lucia Hanover
Produced by Amanda Gibson
Music Direction by Brianna Williamson
Audition Dates
Friday, January 11 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm.
Saturday, January 12 from 9 am - noon and 2 pm - 6 pm.
(Call backs by invitation only Sunday January 13 from 2 pm - 4:30 pm and Monday January 14 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm.)
Location To be determined as of the date of this publication. Visit
www.FCTstage.org for updated information later in 2018.
FCT's production of My Fair Lady is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
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FCT SOUND IMPROVEMENT
Can You Hear Us Now?
Sound Campaign
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Sound Equipment Moved into the Theatre!
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Fauquier Community Theatre is committed to providing the best theatre experience for our patrons. We have some of the most talented actors and skilled directors in Northern Virginia who pour their time and passion into the arts to put on the highest quality shows possible. We are proud to unveil our upgraded audio equipment and acoustic treatment to provide the higher caliber of experience to compliment the commitment of our actors and volunteers.
This upgraded audio equipment includes top-of-the-line Meyer Sound speakers, a Midas digital console, wireless microphones, and better audio for our operators to hear what the audience hears. We will be able to run the sound and lights on ipads as the sound and lighting technicians will now be stationed on the same level as the audience.
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New Sound Panels in Place Ready
for FCT's Opening Night!
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FCT has completed the first phase ($75,000) of our technical improvement. To reach this achievement, FCT brought in technical professionals from numerous organizations to evaluate the audio conditions of the theatre and develop the best solution for the space. This process has taken several months and numerous hours to go from concept to execution.
THANK YOU
FCT wishes to say a huge "Thank You" to those who helped over the past few months to bring high quality sound to FCT, including:
-FCT Board of Directors: Project Support and Unanimous Funding Approval;
Henry and Ursula Baxley, Creola Loyd, Rodney Smith and Other Donors.
-Fauquier County Parks and Recreation: Project Collaboration.
-The Inn at Vint Hill: Provided Space for FCT's Fundraising Gala.
-Jim Constable: Professional Wall Repair and Painting.
-Ryan Miner, Frankie Stamps, and Hylton Performing Arts: Advice and Consultation.
-Gordon Jacobs with Polysonics: Acoustic Design and Modeling.
-Washington Professional Services: Equipment Supplier.
-Audio Design Solutions: Installation and System Tuning.
-Sweetwater: Equipment Supplier.
-FCT Technical Director Brandon Gibson: Overall Vision, Direction, and Implementation.
Most of all, thank you to the FCT patrons who have contributed to this project to invest in your theatre to make it the place you go for the love of the arts.
FCT LIGHTING CAMPAIGN
The second phase ($55,000) will be replacing all current lighting with LED lighting to provide greater flexibility to our directors, less heat for our actors and results in higher quality shows for FCT patrons. We hope that you will enjoy these new sound and lighting improvements as we continue to make great strides in improving all of the components of this gem of a theatre. With
Steel Magnolias, She Loves Me, The Lion in Winter, As You Like It and
My Fair Lady as a fantastic selection of shows in the 2018-2019 season, there are wonderful opportunities to experience firsthand phase 1 of the improvements, you have helped provide. Thank You and Enjoy the Shows!
Your assistance and support would make such a difference in making this a reality for The Fauquier Community Theatre during our 41st Anniversary Year!
Please consider making a contribution to the Sound Improvement and Lighting Campaign
HERE
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THANK YOU TO
FCT CORPORATE SPONSORS
Thank you to the corporate sponsors for FCT's 41st Anniversary Season! Please see the playbill at the theatre to learn more about these fine companies
who support
community arts.
-Allen Wayne Company -Appleton Campbell -Arts Consulting International -Ballet Academy of Warrenton -Brookside Neighbors Magazine -Caring Senior Care -Centerview Title Group -Christie Clark Realty -Discovery Publications -Dr. Charles Joseph -Fauquier Chiropractic -Farmers Insurance -Fauquier Bank -Fauquier Chamber of Commerce -Fauquier County Economic Development -Fauquier Enterprise -Fauquier Hearing -Fauquier Times -Fresta Valley Christian School -GEICO -GH Eye -Griffin & Errera Orthodontics -Hartman Jewelers -Hope Christian Fellowship
-Hylton Performing Arts Center
-Inn at Vint Hill
-JFT-AIA
-Lasley Centre for the Arts
-Lawrence Finkel Dermatology
-Lucia Hanover - Arts Teacher
-Marshall Consulting Firm
-McClanahan Camera
-Meridian Financial
-Messick's Farm Market
-Moser Funeral Home
-Musically Creative
-National League of Jr. Cotillion
-Natural Marketplace
-NOVEC
-Pepsi-Cola
-Piedmont Symphony Orchestra
-Polysonics
-Smith-Midland Corporation
-Stephen Rummell Photography
-Updegrove Combs & McDaniel
-Vint Hill Wine Cellars
-Wakefield Academy
-WARF
-Warrenton Toyota
-Wegmans
-Woodside & Sentz Dentistry
-Woodside Pediatric Dentistry
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FCT COSTUME SHOP DAY!
Volunteers Needed to Organize Costumes
Saturday September 22, 2018 from 10 am to 2 pm
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Time to have a workday in the costume shop reorganizing costumes
for all ages and from many productions.
(Photo courtesy of Stephen Rummel Photography)
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It is time to reorganize the costumes from prior FCT shows! We will be meeting at the Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187. Then we will walk or have you drive to the nearby costume shop. The wearing of comfortable shoes is recommended. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers.
Seeking 7 volunteers ages 12 and up. To volunteer, sign up by clicking HERE. Questions? Email info@fctstage.org or Call 540-349-8760. Thank you!
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ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
CREATIVE TYPES WELCOME!
2018 - 2019
Producer opportunity is available for the production of
The Lion in Winter. The show will be performed from January 25 to February 10, 2019
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The Lion in Winter by James Goldman, is a modern-day classic. Comedic in tone, dramatic in action - the play tells the story of the Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The queen, and wealthiest woman in the world, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison since raising an army against her husband, King Henry II. Let out only for holidays, the play centers around the inner conflicts of the royal family as they fight over both a kingdom and King Henry's paramour during the Christmas of 1183. As Eleanor says, "Every family has its ups and downs," and this royal family is no exception.
Set Designer position is open for
My Fair Lady. The show will be performed May 3 to May 19, 2019. When Lerner and Loewe's
My Fair Lady opened on Broadway, it collected six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, while the film version took home eight Oscars, including Best Picture. Based on George Bernard Shaw's play
Pygmalion,
My Fair Lady is that rare musical by which all others are measured. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features some of musical theatre's greatest scores and beautiful sets.
Assistant Costumer and Seamstresses sought for overall productions and/or particular shows.
For more information about these volunteer positions, visit www.FCTstage.org or call 540-349-8760.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR
2020 - 2021
FCT is reviewing show and director proposals
for
2020 - 2021.
If you are interested in directing a show at FCT for those seasons, click HERE
for more information and to complete a new Director Proposal Form. (Submissions do not guarantee a directorship.)
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2018 - 2019 FCT Memberships! Time to Join or Renew!
FCT is inviting you to join us as a member for our 2018 - 2019 Season! There are several different levels available for you to join.
Become a member HERE online or print form HERE to mail in.
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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 organizaton
and is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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