Join in the celebration on Sunday July 18, 2021 at 7 pm for Fauquier Community Theatre's Annual Meeting and 2021 - 2022 Season Preview of upcoming plays and musicals! News will also be shared about the reopening of the theater. The annual meeting and preview will take place virtually online. Presenters and speakers include staff and board members from FCT as well as the directors of upcoming shows. Be one of the first to find out what is planned for FCT's 44th Anniversary Season! Click HERE to view your invitation and to RSVP!

FCT's production of Jesus Christ Superstar has had many changes to performance dates, however, is now scheduled to open on September 10, 2021. Current ticket holders from the postponed shows in 2020 will be notified first for ticket options. Tickets for the general public will go on sale July 20 at www.FCTstage.org. Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera based on the last week of Jesus’ life. Lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 40 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire. The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” FCT's production is directed by Matt Moore and produced by Mary Beth Balint. The latest cast list is below.

FCT's Performing Arts Scholarship in memory of Richard and Natalie Thompson has been awarded to Julia Downes. Julia appeared in almost a dozen shows at FCT, including As You Like It as Phoebe/Le Beau and as Fiona in Shrek, The Musical. Julia remarked, "I love every single part of theater from acting to singing to dancing to directing to working on the creation of the props and set. I hope to become a professional actress one day, but more than that, I hope to perform shows that make people think about difficult issues, that make people feel deeply about something, that put a spotlight on the underserved or under represented in our culture." Julia is certain to have an impact in similar ways as the Thompsons, as she combines her passion of theater and community.

Timothy Burhouse was awarded a Performng Arts Scholarship from FCT.

His performances at FCT include: The Wizard of Oz as the Tin Man and She Loves Me as Arpad. In the roles of Jamie/Prof Karpathy in My Fair Lady, Timothy received an FCT Lofty award for "Best Supporting Actor in a Musical." Timothy emphasized that "I developed my love for performing over many years and now I know that this is what I need to do. I am majoring in musical theater so I can continue growing as a person and as a performer, and during my time in college I hope I will discover more about myself and the world around me. I want to graduate prepared to hop right into the industry." Congratulations and best wishes to Timothy as he continues to pursue musical theater.

Business sponsors and partnerships help us all build a better and more resourceful community. Fauquier Community Theatre's sponsors are on a rotating basis and can be started at any time. Renewals are easy also. 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 stage in the community with FCT. Questions? Email info@FCTstage.org or call FCT's executive director Debra Smyers at 540-349-8760.