Fauquier Community Theatre
continues performances of the musical
Side by Side by Sondheim May 13 - 15
Last Weekend! Fauquier Community Theatre opened on April 29 and continues performances of the Tony award-winning musical Side by Side by Sondheim on May 13, 14, and 15. The New York Times described Sondheim as "theater’s most revered and influential composer-lyricist of the last half of the 20th century and the driving force behind some of Broadway’s most beloved and celebrated shows.” Sondheim passed away in November 2021 at the age of 91.
Music and Lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim as well as classics written with musical theatre giants Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and Richard Rodgers. Musical numbers include favorites from Broadway shows like Company, Follies, West Side Story, Gypsy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, A Little Night Music, and more!
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From left to right: The cast of nine actors sensationally perform Broadway favorites. Pictured from left to right: Larry Finkel, Abbey Smith, Rachelle White, Kate Clark, Patrick Mulhern, Danica Shook, Andrew Morin, Cheryl Bolt, and Elizabeth Steimel. |
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Audiences can expect to be entertained with many song and dance numbers by the talented cast of nine actors. Also, interspersed throughout, is the narration (written by Ned Sherrin) that contains fascinating tidbits of Sondheim’s time in London, the ups and downs of show business, and his first meeting with Oscar Hammerstein. |
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Sondheim’s music is renown around the world. Like the lyrics in “I’m Still Here”, Sondheim had seen “Good times and bum times, I’ve seen ‘em all.” Perhaps that is one reason of many, that makes Sondheim’s lyrics and music extraordinarily relatable and popular.
Side by Side by Sondheim is produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Steve McBride is both the director and music director. He is also one of the two pianists who physically play the piano "side by side" on stage. Click on the links at the top of this article for more information about the musical, cast, and production team.
Performances of Side by Side by Sondheim will take place on Friday, May 13 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 pm; and Sunday, May 15 at 2 pm. The venue is the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. Tickets prices range from $18 - $22 and may be reserved at www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760.
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Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach
June 10 - 19, 2022
Roald Dahl's fantastical tale is of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit! Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (Dogfight and A Christmas Story the Musical) and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley), critics rave: James and the Giant Peach is a "masterpeach!"
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities.
FCT's artistic production team for Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach includes Director Jack Tessier, Music Director Carolyn Karcher, Choreographer/Assistant Director Gabrielle Buonocore, and Stage Manager Esther Wells. Stephen Hyland is the producer. There are 22 youth cast in the show.
The show sponsor is XS Telecom - Voice and Data specialists. Performances for Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach will be performed on June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19 at the Vint Hill Theatre on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. Friday and Saturday performances take place at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm (except for Fathers Day, June 19 which will be at 1:00 pm.) Ticket prices range from $13 - $15 for reserved seating and are available online at www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760.
FCT's production of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).
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WHAT'S AVAILABLE NOW AT
THE ONLINE BOX OFFICE?
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SAVE THE DATES!
FCT AUDITIONS IN 2022 IN WARRENTON, VA
Auditions for Mamma Mia!
June 24: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
June 25: 10 am to 12:30 pm
(Callbacks on June 27: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.)
Auditions for Holiday Inn
July 8: 7 pm -10 pm
July 9: 10 am - Noon, 1 pm to 4 pm
(Callbacks on July 10: 2 pm to 5 pm
Auditions for The Greatest Generation Speaks
October 13: 7 pm to 9 pm
October 15: 10 am to 2 pm
(Callbacks if needed: October 19: 7 pm to 9 pm.)
More information will be available beginning on May 17 under "Auditions" on the Fauquier Community Theatre website: www.FCTstage.org.
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MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP
ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR.
JULY 11 - 22, 2022
SUMMER CAMP IS FULL TO CAPACITY
FCT LOOKS FORWARD TO WELCOMING THE YOUTH!
PERFORMANCES WILL TAKE PLACE JULY 22 AND 23
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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 info@FCTstage.org or call FCT's executive director Debra Smyers at 540-349-8760. |
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BUSINESS SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT |
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FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATRE
Stage Address: 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187
Mailing Address: PO Box 3046, Warrenton, VA 20188
info@FCTstage.org 540-349-8760
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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 the community, educates through experience, participates in local activities, and collaborates with other arts groups.
Many thanks to all the actors, production teams, volunteers, business sponsors, individual donors, and members who work together to support the performing arts at Fauquier Community Theatre.
FCT is thankful for the grants that support the mission and vision of the community theatre. Founded in 1978, Fauquier Community Theater is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization, supported in part through local grants from the PATH Foundation, The Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation, Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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