Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant PeachJune 10 – 19, 2022

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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! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (Dogfight and A Christmas Story the Musical) and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley), critics rave: James and the Giant Peach is a “masterpeach!”

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach… and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements.

Thanks to James’ quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State

Building.FCT’s artistic production team for Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach includes Director Jack Tessier, Music Director Carolyn Karcher, Choreographer Gabrielle Buonocore, Costumer Claire Anderson, and Stage Manager Esther Wells. Stephen Hyland is the producer. There are 21 youth cast in the show.Tessier enthusiastically remarked, “I am directing this youth show because I love youth theatre. I got my start in FCT’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr, and I want to give other kids a great opportunity to shine in their youth. I have always loved the James and the Giant Peach book and film, just like I love all of Roald Dahl’s work. I’m a big fan and advocate for the whimsical, fantastical, and childlike wonder that exists in James and the Giant Peach.

This show will also give great opportunities to many young performers to show off their talents and become larger than life characters.”The show sponsor is XS Telecom – Voice and Data specialists. Performances for Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach will be take place on June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19 at the Vint Hill Theatre 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 2:00 pm (except for Fathers Day, June 19 which will be at 1:00 pm.)

Tickets for reserved seating in the theater are available online at https://fctstage.thundertix.com/ or by calling 540-349-8760.FCT’s production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).

Enjoy these Broadway favorites that include songs from “Company”, “Follies”, “West Side Story”, “Gypsy”, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, “A Little Night Music”, and much more! For the Mother’s Day performance, we will treat moms to complimentary beverages. With standing ovations and much applause throughout, as a reviewer says, “The musical includes a cast of three principal actors and six featured actors who entertain, charm, and dazzle.” Reservations for tickets here: www.FCTstage.org

Updated April 21, 2022 – Masks are optional for audience members. Fauquier Community Theatre will continue to monitor conditions, and may reassess our policy as needed.

Updated March 7, 2022:

COVID and MASKS FOR PERFORMANCES – Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) requires that all audience members wear masks to prevent COVID-19 spread, for example N95 and KN95 masks.

COVID and SOCIAL DISTANCING FOR PERFORMANCES – Tickets are sold online or by phone in advance only. All ticket order purchases will have an empty seat on either side of each group of tickets ordered together. This is voluntary by Fauquier Community Theatre which reduces the theater capacity to about 70 percent. Concessions will take place outdoors only, weather permitting, or not at all.

COVID Waiver – By purchasing tickets, myself and my entire group agrees that ourselves, our heirs, personal representative or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to hold Fauquier Community Theatre liable or FCT’s directors, officers, employees and agents liable from any and all potential claims related to or resulting in personal injury or illnesses and property loss arising from any COVID-19 transmission that may occur from being present at performances and/or rehearsals.

OTHER FCT FUNCTIONS – Masks are required at all FCT functions (e.g., auditions, rehearsals, etc.) except when performing or when social distancing of three feet or more cannot be maintained. Medical exemptions will be honored.

Give Local Piedmont is an annual event that takes place this year on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Give Local Piedmont inspires community members to contribute to the nonprofit organizations that are making our region stronger. Fauquier Community Theatre was founded in 1978 and through the years, generous donors like you have supported the theatre’s musicals, plays, special events, summer camps, after school classes, and other educational opportunities for all ages. To make a contribution between April 19 and May 3, visit: www.givelocalpiedmont.org/organization/FauquierCommunityTheatre

Fauquier Community Theatre welcomes you to our Summer and Spring 2022 exciting lineup of shows! There is something for all ages to enjoy!

A talented cast of 19 youth directed by Steve McBride, Jr. produced this show during the most challenging times of the health pandemic. The show is currently in film editing mode with Matt Moore and will be streamed several ways both online and in person in the summer of 2022.

Synopsis: Emma, a senior at Highbury Prep, is certain she knows what’s best for her classmates’ love lives, and is determined to find the perfect boyfriend for shy sophomore Harriet by the end of the school year. But will Emma’s relentless matchmaking get in the way of finding her own happiness? Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, this sparkling new musical features the hit songs of legendary girl groups and iconic female singers from The Supremes to Katy Perry. Girl power has never sounded so good!

Congratulations to the cast!

James – Lucy Underwood & Mark Tessier (As is commonplace on Broadway for shows featuring child actors in vocally demanding parts, we are double casting the role of James.)

Ladahlord  – Isabella McDonald,

Grasshopper – Luke Tessier,

Ladybug – Kiera Pechiney,

Spider – Julissa Lambert,

Earthworm – Athanasius Byrne,

Centipede – Zachary Moore,

Spiker – Clare McKeown,

Sponge – Grace Tessier.

Ensemble – 
Mallory Kling (Matron Nurse, shark, agent)
Ellie Moore (Vagrant solo, cruise passenger, reporter)
Thomas Albrigo (Buzz, Cop, Joe, Shark, cruise passenger, Wonka)
Katie Pierce (Shark, Vagrant child, animal, agent)
Justin Balint (Buddy Mackenzie III, Garden Guild)
Anthony Palladino (Cop, Jake, agent)

Dance Ensemble – 
Therese Albrigo (Reporter 1, Passerby Woman)
Annie Tessier (Vagrant solo, reporter)
Kassidy Miner (Vagrant child, Oompa Loompa, agent, cruise passenger)
Marlee Ratcliff (Lucille Van Kooglesteine, Vagrant child, animal, agent)
Jane Judge (Shark, Vagrant child, Oompa Loompa, reporter)

Fauquier Community Theatre is delighted to have Steve McBride directing “Side by Side by Sondheim.” Auditions are on Saturday, February 19 from 10 am to Noon and Sunday, February 20 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Auditions will be held at the Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance located at 92 Main Street, Suite 104, Warrenton, Virginia. Pre-registration for auditions is required. Click on the Online Audition Form for more information and to register.

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.

Now, with this award-winning revue of his earlier work, some of the most lush, unforgettable songs from this musical theatre master are presented in one magical evening. Featuring music from Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Anyone Can Whistle and Pacific Overtures, not to mention the classics written with musical theatre giants, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and Richard Rodgers, this dazzling array of some of Sondheim’s best-known songs demonstrates his masterful craft and astounding creativity. A small cast and two pianos allow the brilliant songs to shine.

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 Theatre on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. Tickets are on sale now at www.FCTstage.org.

Gift the gift of theater and a night out on the town or a Sunday matinee performance. It is so easy to order online and send right away. Just click on FCT GIFT CARD. If you need assistance, email info@FCTstage.org or call 540-349-8760.