Fauquier Community Theatre presents Gift of the Magi - The Musical

Gift of the Magi – The Musical is a holiday classic for all ages to enjoy and based on the short story by O. Henry. The music and lyrics are written by Beverly Bremers and the show is based on the book by Faith Grant. Theater critic Gary Ginell of VC Onstage describes the version as "Family-friendly, tuneful and funny; it is a welcome addition to the seasonal theatrical repertoire." The show is sponsored by Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) and performed by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC.

Opening night was a complete success and performances continue from December 3 - December 12. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. The wearing of masks is required inside the theater. Concessions are available for sale outdoors. The theater is decorated for the holidays with lights, garland, and more. Tickets are $18 for students (age 18 and under), $20 for seniors (age 60+) and $22 for adults. Seating is limited due to social distancing. Sunday matinees in particular are nearly sold out. Reserve your tickets online at www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760.

make the musical special. It's family friendly and the music tickles your ears." – Barry Pearl

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Cast List for Gift of the Magi - The Musical

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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.

AUDITIONS FOR NOISES OFF ON DECEMBER 16 AND 18

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off 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. "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.

Audition dates are: Thursday, December 16 from 7 pm to 9:30 pm and Saturday, December, 18 from 3 pm to 6 pm. (Callbacks if needed will be: Monday, December 20 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.) Auditions will take place at the Fauquier Enterprise Center located at 4263 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187. Registration for auditions may be accessed via the Noises Off Audition Form.

The director of Noises Off is Jeff Walker, a teacher of theatre arts in Virginia's public schools for 20 years. Walker also serves as a contributing writer and critic for two online sources for theatre news, DC Theatre Scene and the Washington, DC region for Broadway World.

Performances for Noises Off will take place on Fridays and weekends March 11 - 27, 2022 at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green. 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.

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