Audition Results for Inherit the Wind! Congratulations to the cast for this lively courtroom drama that dives into the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial, where a Tennessee teacher was tried for teaching the theory of evolution. Two persuasive attorneys argue the case in an effort to determine the balance of church and state. Inherit the Wind has as its genesis in the events of the famous Scopes trial. One of the most outstanding dramas of our time.

Inherit the Wind will have 9 performances on Fridays and weekends from March 14 – March 30, 2025. Friday and Saturday performances take place at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. All tickets are for reserved seating and on sale now at FCTstage.thundertix.com/

The play is directed by Leslie Anne Ross and produced by Don Richardson by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.

“A masterpiece. This is the test: to see a play once, twice, three times. And each time to leave the theatre as deeply moved, as enlightened, as lifted up, as magnificently entertained. And as convinced that it is one of the truly great American dramas of this century.” —Scripps-Howard.

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for The Play That Goes Wrong! There were so many talented actors and only so many roles. For those not cast, please audition for future shows. Congratulations to the following actors in their roles for The Play That Goes Wrong. Performances are on Fridays and weekends January 31, 2025 – February 16, 2025. Tickets are available for purchase now for this wonderfully zany comedy, here: https://fctstage.thundertix.com/

The Play That Goes Wrong is by special Presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service
under license from Mischief Worldwide Ltd.

Director: Scott Olson
Production Manager: Maggie Swan

The musical comedy Annie Get Your Gun opened Fauquier Community Theatre’s 47th Anniversary Season to standing ovations and rave review! https://dctheaterarts.org/2024/09/19/annie-get-your-gun-hits-toe-tapping-target-at-fauquier-community-theatre/

So many talented people auditioned for Scrooge! The Musical. Congratulations to the cast selected.

Scrooge Cast List
Ebenezer Scrooge: Michael J. Baker, Jr.
Bob Cratchit/Dick Wilkins: Noah Sarinana
Jacob Marley/Mr. Carstairs/Pub Landlord: Wilson Johnson
The Ghost of Christmas Past/Bissett/Mary: Lexi Gioia
The Ghost of Christmas Present/Fezziwig/Hugo Harty/Phantom: Tim Carlson
Nephew/Young Ebenezer/Phantom: Luke Tessier
Helen/Isabel/Baker Woman: Jessica Mabry
Tom Jenkins/Topper: Nick Villacorte
Mrs. Fezziwig/Jocelyn Jollygoode/Party Guest: Tammy West
Ethel Cratchit/Wine Merchant: Lily VanBrocklin
Tiny Tim/Schoolchild: Peter Albrigo
Kathy Cratchit/Schoolchild: Rose Tessier
Peter Cratchit/Schoolchild/Urchin: Brendan Balint
Martha Cratchit/Schoolchild/Urchin: Aubree Stribling
Jen/Urchin: Gloria Williamson
Mrs. Dilber/Party Guest: Hilary Pierce
Miss Dilber/Schoolchild: Joy Williamson
Beggar Woman/Party Guest: Ruth Williamson
Punch and Judy Man/Party Guest/Phantom: Scott Pierce
Mr. Pringle/The Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come/Teacher/Choirmaster: Brad Broemmel
Bess/Miss Pringle/Schoolchild: Annie Tessier
Boy with Sled/Schoolchild/Urchin: Lennox Chen

Production Team
Director – Jack Tessier
Assistant Director – Ryan Balint
Music Director – Anthony Smitha
Choreographer – Gabrielle Tessier
Stage Manager – Esther Wells
Production Manager – Matt Moore
Assistant Stage Manager – Nikole Schlevensky
Assistant Production Manager – Sam Wong
Set Designer – Diane King
Costume Designer – Kyna Chilcot
Scenic Designer – Debbie Martin
Sound Designer – Kaitlyn Nelson

SEEKING DIRECTORS! Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) is looking for Directors to propose and direct shows for some of our 2025 – 2026 and 2026 – 2027 Main Stage productions. We are also seeking directors for our Youth Shows in June of 2025 and June of 2026. FCT’s Main season typically consists of 5 productions: a “classic” musical, a “contemporary” musical, a “classic” drama, comedy or mystery, and a more contemporary non-musical as well, with the fifth show selected to balance out the other four. We open with musicals in September, followed by family-friendly, holiday oriented shows in December, straight drama or comedy in February and March, and another musical in May. If you would like to direct a show at FCT, please complete the FCT DIRECTOR PROPOSAL FORM The artistic chairpersons, Don Richardson and Maggie Swan, are available to answer questions via email at ArtisticChair@FCTstage.org.

FCT is also seeking proposals for our Youth Shows, for June 2025 and June 2026. Our Youth Shows are traditionally musicals but may be non-musicals as well. All cast for youth shows are 18 and under. Please share your ideas by completing the FCT DIRECTOR PROPOSAL FORM.  The Artistic Chairpersons are available to answer questions via email at ArtisticChair@FCTstage.org.

The musical Annie Get Your Gun (Stone Version) 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 and by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Performances for “Annie Get Your Gun” will take place on Fridays and weekends from Friday, September 13, 2024 – Sunday, Sept 29, 2024. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Tickets are on sale online HERE. Choose your favorite seating choices today!

Congratulations to the cast!

Congratulations to the Cast of Les Miserables 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. Fauquier Community Theatre is delighted to have the following performers in the cast! There will be a total of 4 performances June 28 – 30. Tickets may be purchased online HERE.

NEXT AUDITIONS – SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 in 15 minutes intervals from 10 am to 1 pm.

FCT Summer Musical Theatre Intensive presents Les Miserables School Edition (2 hour version) directed by Jeff Walker with music director Doray Walker. This two-week program is geared for older youth for a Summer Musical Theatre Intensive of two weeks: June 17 – 21 and June 24 – 28 from 9 am to 3 pm, with a total of 4 performances June 28 – 30.  Ages: Rising middle school students – graduating high school seniors, although no older than 18. The FCT Summer Musical Theatre Intensive program is by auditions that will take place in March 2024 in Warrenton, Virginia. For more information and to register for an audition, click on Summer Youth Programs.

From the Director and Production Team:

Everyone, We were absolutely amazed by your performances at callbacks! It was a long process, but each and every one of you showed strength and endurance throughout. Please know that choosing the cast was difficult due to all the talent. However, after several hours of deliberation, we were able to complete the Cast List for Tuck Everlasting.

If you don’t see your name on the list, we hope you are still proud of yourself for making it to callbacks and we wish you the very best in all your future theatre endeavors. It was a pleasure to watch you perform and share your talents with us! As always, feel free to reach out if you would like any feedback on your performance. This time with just 28 roles and a record number auditioning for a main stage show, we regret that we could not cast everyone. We hope to see you at future auditions! For youth auditioning, please see our summer youth programs that includes Les Miserables Student Edition.

Tuck Everlasting Cast List

Winnie Foster: Lucy Underwood
Jesse Tuck: Josh Starzyk
Miles Tuck: Robert DeBroeck
Mae Tuck: Sarah Bright
Angus Tuck: Paul Thornton
The Man in the Yellow Suit: Scott Pierce
Hugo: Luke Tessier
Constable Joe: Jamey Pellegrini
Betsy Foster: Belén Rodas
Nana: Lori Roddy
Ensemble / Future Winnie: Ruth Weiss
Ensemble / Future Winnie: Cindy Sabato
Ensemble / Future Winnie: Hilary Pierce
Ensemble / Future Hugo: Stub Estey
Ensemble / Miles’ Wife: Meredith Lawrence
Ensemble / Winnie’s Daughter in Law: Kourtney Wilson
Ensemble / Winnie’s Granddaughter: Charity Schueckler
Ensemble / Winnie’s Son: Alan Pierce
Ensemble / Winnie’s Son / Thomas: Peter Albrigo
Ensemble: Aidan Mattern
Ensemble: Andrew Broemmel
Ensemble: Annie Tessier
Ensemble: Kassidy Miner
Ensemble: Kourtney Wilson
Ensemble: Miriam Weiss
Ensemble: Noah Sarinana
Ensemble: Rich Pinson
Ensemble: Therese Albrigo

Sincerely,

The Production Team:
Jack Tessier, Director
Michael Pryor, Assistant Director
Catie Murray, Vocal Director
Gabrielle Tessier, Choreographer
Ryan Balint, Stage Manager/Producer
Sam Wong, Production Manager/Producer

The opening for the comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor” has been delayed due to illness in the cast. The show will open on Friday, February 9 and continue on Fridays and weekends through February 18. All ticket holders for February 2, 3, and 4 have been sent an email with choices pertaining to their tickets.

Tickets for February 9 – 18 are available online at www.FCTstage.org. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. All tickets are for reserved seating.

Rehearsal photo for The Merry Wives of Windsor:
Mistress Page on the left (Krista Poole) and Mistress Ford on the right (Sharon Ray) plan their responses after they receive the same “valentine” from the same man, at the same time.
Original Photo Credit: Debra Liberman Photography