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SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL

A HOLIDAY FAVORITE!

NINE PERFORMANCES

DECEMBER 6 - 15, 2024

TICKETS

SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL

Fauquier Community Theatre presents the classic Scrooge! The Musical as the heartwarming holiday choice of live theater with a cast of 22.

Ebenezer Scrooge giving his signature scowl, played by Michael J. Baker, Jr. Photo credit: Tim Carlson Photography.

Scrooge! The Musical is based on the classic Charles Dickens tale of A Christmas Carol. Music and Lyrics are by Leslie Bricusse, the award-winning British composer, lyricist, and playwright.

In the title role, Michael J. Baker, Jr. as Ebenezer Scrooge has received multiple awards for his performances in musical comedy and dramatic theatre.

He has worked in New York as an actor and voiceover artist and has sung at The Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, and The White House. The role of Ebenezer Scrooge is one of Baker's favorites and he has performed in multiple productions of the holiday classic.

Baker, says, "My journey as Scrooge has given me an everted view of A Christmas Carol and the Dickensian terrain as a whole. I have endeavored to sculpt a portion of the tale from the actor’s perspective - how Scrooge perceives the world and his audience, instead of the reverse."

Three members of the Cractchit family from left to right: Ethel (Lily VanBrocklin), Tiny Tim (Peter Benedict Albrigo), and Bob (Noah Sariñana). Photo credit: Tim Carlson Photography.

The holiday classic is well known around the world and Tiny Tim is one of the most beloved characters who is central to the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation.

The set design by Diane King transports the audience to London in the mid 1800’s. Costume designer Kyna Chilcot adds Londonesque finesse to the characters. The song and dance numbers, under the direction of music director Anthony Smitha and choreographer Gabrielle Tessier, bring excitement to the holiday classic.

Director Jack Tessier remarks, "This is an ensemble-led show, and every member of the 22-person cast brings their all to every role they play. Playing over 42 distinct characters, each performer dons several costumes to expertly perform two, three, or even four roles! The cast came from all over, but immediately bonded over this shared vision and experience, and their love for each other and this material will be evident to all and truly pleasurable to witness."

A young Ebenezer (Luke Tessier) courts

the beautiful Isabel (Jessica Mabry).

Photo credit: Tim Carlson Photography.

Nine performances of Scrooge! The Musical will take place between December 6 and December 15, 2024. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 7:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Tickets ($18 - $24) are for reserved seating and available online at www.FCTstage.org. All performances take place at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA.

Fauquier Community Theatre is appreciative of the generous support from the local community production sponsor: Brookside and Old Town Neighbors Magazine, as well as NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative.) The production is by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Give the gift of theater for a night out on the town or a matinee performance. It is easy to order online and schedule the date of delivery, or send right away. Click FCTstage.org/gift-cards/ for more information.

NEW! AUDITIONS!

JERSEY BOYS

AUDITION DATES: FEBRUARY 8 and 9, 2025

With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®.

The book is by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.

Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom.

Electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.

Fauquier Community Theatre's producton of Jersey Boys is directed by Matt Moore with music director Catherine Drummond, vocal director Cate Murray, choreographer Gabrielle Tessier, technical director Dan Martin, and producer Mary Beth Balint. The production is by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide. (This production has modification and elimination of certain profane language.)

Auditions for the musical Jersey Boys are in 45 minute intervals on: Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 2 pm through 5 pm and Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 2 pm through 5 pm. For more information and to register for an audition, click on the Auditions menu tab on the FCT website: FCTstage.org/.

All performances of Jersey Boys will take place on Fridays and weekends May 2 - 18, 2025 at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm.

Tickets for all performances of Jersey Boys are on sale now! All tickets ($18 - $24) are for reserved seating and available for purchase online at www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760. Reserve your favorite seating choices today!

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

From the director Scott Olson:

"I want to thank everyone who came and auditioned. It was amazing to have such great talent you made it really hard for us to choose!! Thank you so much!

Announcing the cast list for Fauquier Community Theatre's production of The Play That Goes Wrong. Congratulations to the actors and the production team! The cast list can be found as a post on the home page of the FCT Website page: FCTstage.org/

Synopsis: Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920's whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter.

Nine performances of The Play That Goes Wrong will take place on Fridays and weekends January 31, 2025 - February 16, 2025. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Tickets are available for purchase now for this wonderfully zany comedy, here: FCTstage.thundertix.com/. All tickets are for reserved seating so choose your favorite seating choices today.

All performances take place at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA.

Fauquier Community Theatre's production of The Play That Goes Wrong is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service under license from Mischief Worldwide Ltd.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT! 2025 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS!

NEW! REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMPS! Fauquier Community Theatre's directors for June and July 2025 will be Elle Ames, and Jeff and Doray Walker. All have directed in FCT's summer programs in 2023 and the Walkers also directed last year for Les Miserables School Edition.

Summer Fun Includes Being on Stage at Fauquier Community Theatre!

Peter Pan JR - Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. This high-flying Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years and is now adapted for young performers!

Broadway Revue - Raise Your Voice is a brand-new revue featuring songs from across MTI's Broadway Junior® collection. From Broadway Junior musicals based on classic titles like Guys and Dolls and Oliver! to beloved Disney shows like The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Mary Poppins, Raise Your Voice offers a fun introduction to musical revues for performers!

Addams Family - Youth will be performing the authorized 60 minute edition of this Broadway musical for youth theatres. Through a series of workshops with industry professionals and actual kids, the Young@Part® musicals are tailor-made for younger actors. Songs and scenes are edited for time and content, while keeping the spirit of the original Broadway show intact!

For more information and registration form links for each production, click on

FCTstage.org/summer-theatre-camps/

Did you know that Fauquier Community Theatre is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization? For 47 years, Fauquier Community Theatre has been serving the community by bringing quality plays and musicals to audiences, as well as providing arts education opportunities.

Giving Tuesday is an annual event worldwide and is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It is a chance to bring awareness to non-profits and to participate in the generosity of giving. Here are 4 ways for all ages to enjoy engaging with Fauquier Community Theatre:

1. Share FCT Facebook Posts: Facebook.com/FCTStage/
2. Volunteer as a greeter/usher for upcoming shows: Email Info@FCTstage.org for more information.
3. Volunteer to work on the production team of a show: Email Info@FCTstage.org for more information.
4. Make a financial contribution of any amount to Fauquier Community Theater here: FCTstage.org/donate/.