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FCT presents 1776, The Musical
FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATRE
PROUDLY PRESENTS THE HISTORICAL MUSICAL "1776"
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! The Olde Towne Crier exclaims, "It is only 58 years and 10 months till the long-awaited Tricentennial of the founding of our new nation - the United States of America!" (Though some of us are still recovering from the Bicentennial celebrations!) Over 200 years ago in 1776, our founding forefathers penned (or should I say "quilled") the Declaration of Independence, publicly proclaiming America as a free and independent country, no longer under the reins, the auspices, or the tyrannical rule of Great Britain. Of course, we had to fight a little war known as the American Revolution to secure that independence completely, but the goal of America self-governing most likely would never have been actualized if it had not been for the 2nd Continental Congress and a certain document written by none other than Virginia's favorite son, Thomas Jefferson himself - the Declaration of Independence!!
All ye citizens of Fauquier County, Virginia, and its surrounds should hitch your horse up to your buggy and bring the entire family out to see the educational, entertaining, and very moving musical 1776! As Paul Revere well knows, "The British are coming! The British are coming!" So you should, too!!! Before all the good seats are sold out!!
Sitting in the Congress in Philadelphia from May to July of 1776, one cannot help but be amazed! Who knew that it could get this stinkin' hot or that there would be this many flies?! And why does Congress not have its own privy, for Providence's sake?! But once one gets past all that, the real amazement is looking around and seeing the most patriotic group of men ever to be assembled anywhere. Over there is John Adams (sitting by himself because he is obnoxious and disliked). On the other side of the room, that is Benjamin Franklin with his foot propped up; he claims it is because of the gout, but personally I think he injured it trying to escape quickly from a spurned female companion! Near Franklin, one can see the tall, copper-haired presence of Thomas Jefferson, who for some reason that I cannot quite figure out is "burning" to get home to his new bride. I also spy John Dickinson from Pennsylvania, Richard Henry Lee from Virginia, Edward Rutledge from South Carolina, and the Congressional President John Hancock up there practicing his signature! In total, all 13 original colonies are well represented. But do not take my word for it. Come see for yourself. Ye will be glad that ye did.
Fauquier Community Theatre's production of 1776 (book by Peter Stone; music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards), directed by Walter Loope, musically directed by Jacob Lash, and produced by Dawn Fansler. It runs Fridays and Saturdays at
7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at
2:00 p.m. from October 6 through October 22, 2017, at the FCT Playhouse, located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, Virginia 20187.
Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for seniors (60+) and students (4 to 18). For information, please call (540) 349-8760 or visit the theatre website at
www.FCTstage.org/Tickets.
By Charles (Chuck) DeLong
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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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FCT could sure use the community's help. Please see below how YOU can help us! If you can help in anyway,
1. FCT is in need to BORROW some prop items:
A Gavel
Ladderback Style Chairs - up to 10
Bow Style Chairs - up to 4
Bench - not modern
Colonial style musket
ink wells
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We need 2-3 ladies who are willing to come to a few rehearsals in October and 6 performances in November (Nov. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12) to do quick change dressing (peeling off clothes, etc) of actors for an upcoming show.
3. We are in desperate need of a storage place
for our props. (
garage, barn, back room of an office building, etc) The only requirement is that it has light and is weatherproof. We do not need outlets. It does not have to be climate controlled. We are a 501c3 organization and the space can be donated and used as a deduction off of your taxes as well as a few other perks that we can offer you.
4 FCT could still use 2-3 seamstresses who are willing to sew costumes during out 2016-2017 season. Please let us know if you might be available to donate a bit of time. The amount of time can be determined by you.
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Deathtrap
Audition Dates
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.
Please bring this completed
Audition Form with you to the audition.
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
Location
Hope Christian Fellowship
(4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton, VA)
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.
Performance Dates
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 FCT Season
LAST CHANCE FOR a Season Subscription
(Buy 5 shows and get the 6th one FREE!!!)
1776 The Musical
America's Prize Winning Musical
Music and Lyrics by SHERMAN EDWARDS
Book by PETER STONE
Based on a concept by SHERMAN EDWARDS
Original Production Directed by PETER HUNT
Originally Produced on the Broadway Stage by STUART OSTROW
Directed by Walter Loope
Produced by Dawn Fansler
Music Directed by Jacob Lash
Performances: October 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
Tickets $18 Seniors (60 & above) & Students (4-18), $20 Adults
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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Directors
FCT is looking for Directors to propose shows for our 2018-2019 Main Season.
FCT's season typically consists of 5 productions: a "classic" musical, a "contemporary" musical, a "classic" drama, comedy or mystery, and a more contemporary non-musical as well, with the fifth show selected to balance out the other four. Our December production is intended to be family-friendly and "fun for the holidays", although it does not have to be specifically a Christmas show.
We also seek directors who would like to work with our youth program. Our youth activities typically take place in June, July or August, but workshops could be scheduled at any time of the year. We are looking to schedule our Summer 2018 youth programs at this time, but suggestions for 2019 are also welcome.
You may submit as many proposals as you like; please be sure to mention any limitations as to time periods when you would not be available to do the show. Please don't delay in responding - our Artistic Committee will need to make decisions about the 2018-2019 season by the end of 2017! Our next meeting is on August 19th; you are welcome (and encouraged) to attend.
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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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