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Fauquier Community Theatre presents

Les Miserables School Edition

Performances June 27 - 30

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Fauquier Community Theatre presents Les Miserables School Edition June 27 - 30 in Warrenton, VA. The cast of 40 bring the Les Mis characters and beloved songs to life on the FCT stage!

Jean Valjean played by JD Bernhardt.

Valjean’s capacity for change is his greatest asset throughout the story. The key to Valjean's character is his great humanity and compassion.

Les Misérables School Edition - Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 70 million, this musical phenomenon is an epic tale of passion and redemption in the throes of revolution. Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. The multi-award-winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985.

Inspector Javert (Carson Lamb).

Javert is the inspector who serves as antagonist to Jean Valjean. Javert is unswerving in his belief that men cannot change for the better.

In nineteenth-century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter.

Fantine (Kara Pristas).

Fantine is a brave woman defeated by life who clings to her dignity and is sustained by her love for her daughter, sacrificing everything for the young Cosette.

Monsieur Thénardier (Riley Gelling), and Madame Thénardier (Alexis Cottrell) with Young Cosette (Harper O'Meara). The Thénardiers are greedy, selfish, and conniving. They are cruel to the young Cosette.

Marius Pontmercy (Porter Bertman) and Éponine (Margaret Reeves).

Marius is impulsive, passionate, willful, and headstrong. Éponine is streetwise and tough but also sensitive and lonely. She is hopelessly in love with Marius, knowing that he will never love her.

A cast of 40 are in this production directed by Jeff and Doray Walker. Audiences are sure to enjoy the immense talent and passion these youth bring to their roles. "The cast is a remarkable group to work with and we are pleased to present them to audiences for these performances." - The Walkers

Cosette (Elizabeth Taubken) with Jean Valjean (JD Bernhardt).

Cosette is Fantine’s strong-willed, loving daughter. She is intelligent, inquiring, and personable.

Rehearsal photo: Enjolras (Cody Yeatman) leads the insurrection at the barricade.

Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The production with a cast of 40 is directed by Jeff Walker along with music director Doray Walker. Fauquier Community Theatre's production of Les Misérables School Edition is by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Running Time: Two hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission. All costumes by Mia Dalusung. All photography by Kerry Molina.

Fauquier Community Theare presents 4 performances of Les Miserables School Edition Thursday, June 27 through Sunday, June 30, 2024at the Vint Hill Theatre on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. Tickets ($15–$20) are available online at www.FCTstage.org or by calling the box office at 540-349-8760. All tickets are for reserved seating.

Printed playbills are available at the performances and also online Les Mis Online Playbill. See Facebook for additional photos.

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR IRVING BERLIN'S ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

Annie Get Your Gun will be the first show of the Fauquier Community Theatre 2024 - 2025 Season!

The musical Annie Get Your Gun is the highly fictionalized story of Annie Oakley, one of the world’s most famous sharpshooters. Written by Irving Berlin and Herbert and Dorothy Fields, the 1946 musical celebrates her stormy, competitive relationship with Frank Butler, a dashing vaudeville marksman, as they tour the country as the stars of “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.”

The show boasts classic songs by Irving Berlin, a brand new revised book by Peter Stone and direction and choreography by Graciela Daniele (Ragtime). The score features some of Irving Berlin's most beloved songs, including "There's No Business Like Show Business," "You Can't Get A Man With A Gun," "Doin' What Comes Naturally" and "Anything You Can Do."

The musical is directed by Jeff Walker with music director Doray Walker. The production is by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Congratulations to the cast! Elizabeth Steimel has been cast as Annie Oakley and the cast list is on the home page of FCT's website at www.FCTstage.org. Scroll down the home page to see the post.

Performances for Annie Get Your Gun will take place on Fridays and weekends from Fri Sep 13, 2024 - Sun Sep 29, 2024. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Tickets are on sale at www.FCTstage.org. Choose your favorite seating choices today!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

AND THE LOFTY AWARDS!

AUGUST 18, 2024 AT 6:30 PM

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

An Invitation: Be our Guest! Free tickets! The FCT Annual Membership Meeting and Lofty Awards will take place at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. The Annual Meeting will include reports from the executive committee and executive director, as well as the 2024 - 2025 members voting on board members.

The Lofty Awards winners for best actors, best play, best musical and more from the 2023 - 2024 season will be announced and entertainment will include the past theater year in review!

To be a voting member at the annual meeting become a member for the 2024 - 2025 season here before August 18. An option to become a member in person at the Annual Meeting will also take place from 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm on August 18 at the theater.

NEW! DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND AN ADDITIONAL WEEK HAS BEEN ADDED! ONE-WEEK MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP

SEUSSICAL JR.

JULY 22 – JULY 28, 2024

For: Ages 8 - 18.

Dates: July 22 — July 26, 2024 from 9 am to 5 pm plus performances between July 26 – 28, 2024.

Directed by Marie-Louise Lyon!

The musical theatre camp and all performances will take place at Fauquier Community Theatre: 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. For more information and to register, click on the Summer Youth Programs tab on the Fauquier Community Theatre website at www.FCTstage.org.

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos.

Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

Space is limited and registrations fill quickly. Come celebrate summer with Fauquier Community Theatre's musical theatre youth programs!

The production is by special arrangement with Music Theater International.

(Noting here that the Seussical JR. Summer Camp on July 29 - August 4 reached capacity quickly and had many on the waiting list. That is why the additional Seussical JR. summer camp was added.)

Fauquier Community Theatre Presents the

2024 - 2025 Season

Season Subscriptions and Individual Tickets for Sale

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An exciting season with something for everyone!

Thank you to the Gratitude Ladies!

From the Gratitude Ladies: "The Gratitude Ladies second quarter recipient of $4100 was presented to Fauquier Community Theatre! So honored and proud to be a part of an organization that gives back to local community endeavors!"

FCT executive director Debra Smyers (center) remarked, "Gratitude and appreciation are the words regarding this total surprise! It was a joy to meet this group of caring and generous ladies! Many thanks again to the Gratitude Ladies who bring their generosity to strengthen and support local non-profits!"