Fauquier Community Theatre presents Gift of the Magi - The Musical

VIEW ONLINE! Fauquier Community Theatre's live on stage performances of Gift of the Magi - The Musical which received standing ovations, are now streaming online at Broadway on Demand! Whether you missed FCT's live on stage shows or want to see it again, Gift of the Magi - The Musical is online now through January 3rd for 24 hour access at your convenience. This version is wonderful with close ups of the cast - it's like having a front row seat! The cast of 16 actors/singers brings O. Henry's story alive in a magical way under the direction of Diane King and produced by Stub Estey. Music and Lyrics are by Beverly Bremers with book by Faith Grant. The production is sponsored by NOVEC, and with permission by Heuer Publishing, Inc. Click Broadway on Demand for more information and to view Gift of the Magi - The Musical. (Donation levels will range from $12 - $25 when you click on "Play.")

Fauquier Community Theatre's production of Jesus Christ Superstar was a fabulous success with standing ovations and sold out performances in September and October! Please vote to share in a special congratulations to the nominees of Fauquier Community Theatre's 10 nominations for Jesus Christ Superstar. Each vote has the opportunity to change the status from FCT nominees to FCT award winners in the categories of:

Best Choreography Of A Play Or Musical (Non-Professional)

Best Costume Design Of A Play Or Musical (Non-Professional)

Best Direction Of A Musical (Non-Professional)

Best Lighting Design Of A Play Or Musical (Non-Professional)

Best Musical (Non-Professional)

Best Performer In A Musical (Non-Professional)

Best Production Of The Year (In Person) (Non-Professional)

Best Scenic Design Of A Play Or Musical (Non-Professional)

Best Sound Design Of A Play Or Musical (Non-Professional)

Best Supporting Performer In A Musical (Non-Professional)

Simply click on Broadway World to cast your votes for Jesus Christ Superstar!

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THE WORLD PREMIER OF SHOAH

Fauquier Community Theatre will present the World Premiere of Dr. Harry Kantrovich's stage adaptation of the Holocaust documentary SHOAH Jan 21 - Feb 6, 2022. Shoah is another word for the Holocaust. It comes from Hebrew, and literally means catastrophic upheaval. The Holocaust, or Shoah, refers to the Nazi party's attempt in the late 1930s and early 1940s to exterminate the Jewish people of Europe. Shoah is a French documentary film about the Holocaust directed by Claude Lanzmann.

The month of January was chosen for the opening of the production since January 27 is designated by the United Nations General Assembly as International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD). Since 2005, the UN and its member states have held commemoration ceremonies to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism.

Performances of SHOAH will take place on Fridays and weekends between January 21 - February 6, 2022 at the Vint Hill Theatre on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Tickets for reserved seating are available now online at www.FCTstage.org.

FCT CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: Note from director Jeff Walker: "Thank you to each of you who came out in person to audition and/or came back to “live” or Zoom callbacks. I was bowled over by the level of talent I saw at the auditions. Directors dream of having such an array of acting talent to choose from."

CAST LIST for NOISES OFF @ FCT (Actors listed alphabetically by their last names, followed by their role.)

Jessica Brooks - Brooke (Vicki)

Carolyn Corsaro Wong - Dotty (Mrs. Clackett)

Hugh Hill - Seldon (Burglar)

Andrew Morin - Frederick (Philip)

Matigan Nagle - Poppy Norton

Ben Rawlins - Male Understudy / Assistant to the Director

Andy Shaw - Lloyd Dallas

Elizabeth Steimel - Female Understudy / Assistant to the Director

Joshua Vest - Tim Allgood

Michael Williams - Garry (Roger)

Nora Zanger - Belinda (Flavia)

Noises Off written by Michael Frayn is a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. “The most dexterously realized comedy ever about putting on a comedy. A spectacularly funny, peerless backstage farce. This dizzy, well-known romp is festival of delirium.” – The New York Times.

Performances for FCT's production of Noises Off are scheduled to take place from March 11 – 27, 2022 at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green. Performances take place on sFriday and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and on Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets are on sale now for reserved seating at www.FCTstage.org.

The Pajama Game was awarded the 1955 Tony for Best Musical and, over half of a century later, claimed the award for Best Revival of a Musical, proving that the story is truly timeless. With an energetic score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross (Damn Yankees), The Pajama Game is brimming with songs and dances that have become musical theatre standards, including "Steam Heat" and "Hernando's Hideaway."

Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful as sparks fly between new superintendent, Sid Sorokin, and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7 ½ cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well.

Featuring plenty of fun and splashy production numbers, including a comic "dream ballet," The Pajama Game is filled with standout featured roles and a large ensemble. This perennial favorite is a surefire crowd-pleaser and a glowing example of solid, classic musical comedy.

The director of The Pajama Game is Hayley Katarina-Meyer. She studied English and Theater Education at George Mason University. She is an actress and has directed many shows with her own and other theater companies.

Audition dates are: Friday, February 4 from 7 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, February 5, from 10 am to noon. Location will be either in the Vint Hill area of Warrenton or in Old Town Warrenton. Callbacks, if needed, will be on February 5, 2022 from 5 pm to 7 pm. For more information and to register for an audition, click on The Pajama Game Audition Form.

Performances of The Pajama Game will take place on Fridays and weekends April 29 - May 15, 2022. at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green. Tickets are on sale now for reserved seating at www.FCTstage.org.

Business sponsors and partnerships help us all build a better and more resourceful community. Fauquier Community Theatre sponsorships can be started at any time throughout the year. Whether as a new sponsor, or a returning one, it is easy to add your sponsorship. For more information and to see the list of sponsors, click on COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. Please frequent the businesses of these generous sponsors, many have online services. Have your business front and center in the community with FCT. Questions? Email [email protected] or call FCT's executive director Debra Smyers at 540-349-8760.

Thank you, Discover Fauquier for your generous support!