FCT PRESENTS THE COMEDY NOISES OFF

Fauquier Community Theatre’s comedy Noises Off

Noises Off is pure comedy. The play is a simple premise about a company of British actors with the dilemma of quickly putting finishing touches on a show with many antics and slapstick comedy. It is a comedy within a comedy and a look from another dimension of what goes on both backstage and onstage almost simultaneously.

Referred to often as “the funniest farce ever written”, Noises Off written by London playwright Michael Frayn “presents 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” as described by Concord Theatricals.

Noises Off opened on Broadway in 1983 and is considered to be “A spectacularly funny, peerless backstage farce. This dizzy, well-known romp is festival of delirium” according to The New York Times.

The director of Fauquier Community Theatre’s production of Noises Off is Jeff Walker who has directed more than 40 productions in the Washington, DC/Northern Virginia area. Fairly new to FCT, Walker was seen in FCT's productions in the lead roles of Potter in It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play in 2020 and Kellin in the comedy Bad Auditions on Camera in 2021.

Performances for Noises Off will take place on Fridays and weekends from March 11 – 27, 2022 at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, Virginia. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Tickets are $16 for students/seniors and $18 for adults.

All tickets are for reserved seating with social distancing and may be purchased at www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760. Noises Off is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. 

Cheryl Bolt

Patrick Mulhern

Abbey Smith

Kate Clark

Larry Finkel

Andrew Morin

Danica Taylor Shook

Elizabeth Steimel

Rachelle White

The musical revue Side by Side by Sondheim has been cast by director/music director Steve McBride. Auditions showed the ranges of the very talented vocalists! Some favorite audition musical numbers from the show were "Send in the Clowns" and "Comedy Tonight."

Rehearsals are underway and the multi-talented cast has already shown that the musical song and dance numbers are going to fabulous, especially the opening one! A special thank you to Danica Taylor Shook as the choreographer.

Side by Side by Sondheim - Original Broadway Version (1977) - This revue celebrates the wit and genius of musical theatre's most influential artist. Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love with lyrics that are heartbreakingly true and music that captures the soaring emotions of a new generation with Side by Side by Sondheim.

Simple and unpretentious, this Tony Award-winning musical is a perfect introduction to the work of this contemporary master and a must for diehard fans. Stephen Sondheim has been the leading composer of musical theatre for the past fifty years and sadly passed away four months ago.

FCT's production of Side by Side by Sondheim is with special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Performances will take place on Fridays and weekends between April 29 - May 15, 2022 at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. Tickets are on sale now at www.FCTstage.org Looking forward to seeing you at the theater for this beautiful tribute!

Callbacks were held on March 5 and the final cast list will be announced by March 7 on the home page of FCT's website. There were 58 children who auditioned for about 22 roles. Casting was a challenge as all the children are talented, however, there were only so many roles. A special thank you to the audition venue of the Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance in Old Town Warrenton.

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.

The synopsis of 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!

The show sponsor for FCT's production 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 Theater 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 pm, except for Father's Day on June 19 which will be at 1 pm. Tickets for reserved seating are available online at www.FCTstage.org

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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Fauquier Community Theatre's Summer Musical Theatre camp takes place July 11 - 15 and July 18 - 22, with performances of Willy Wonka JR. on Friday, July 22 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, July 23 at 2 pm. The director of the summer camp is Jeff Walker who has directed over 40 productions and is a high school drama teacher. The location of the musical theatre camp is Fauquier Community Theatre located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. For more information and to register click on FCT Summer Camp.

Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure. The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.

Walker is a teacher of theatre arts at Edison High School in Fairfax County. Having taught at both the middle school and high school level, he brings best practices to his classroom to illuminate the theatre arts for his students. He previously served Culpeper County Public Schools as the Division Fine Arts Coordinator as well as working as a teacher for CCPS for 15 years.

Walker's wife, Doray will be the music director for the summer camp. Doray comes from a rich background of music. She holds a Bachelor in Music Education and in Music Therapy and a Master in Music Education from Shenandoah University. Working as the Choir Director for Culpeper County High School, she has led many groups of students to receive numerous awards.

FCT's production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI),

Fauquier Community Theatre invites college-bound high school seniors with demonstrated abilities in the performing arts to apply for scholarships. The Scholarship Application for 2022 scholarships is open and due no later than April 1, 2022. There is a new “Save and Continue” option to complete the application over time.

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) offers financial scholarships for local high school seniors who desire to pursue further education in the theatre arts. With the help of an FCT scholarship, young aspiring actors, actresses, musicians, and theatre technicians are aided in deferring the cost of higher education as they seek to acquire further training.

All applications are reviewed by a committee and will be scored using a rubric system. The college scholarship awards will be based on a rubric of scores that include grade point average, interest in a career in theatre, participation in Fauquier Community Theatre activities, other theater experience, short essay questions on the form, letters of recommendation, etc.

Scholarships awarded are in the amount of $1,000. These scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient’s school of choice to cover tuition, books, fees, or room and board. Applications are accessed by the FCT Scholarship link online.

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.