Here is the link to the Lofty Award Nominations for the 2019 – 2020 season. In addition to the award nominations for acting roles, this year’s list announces nominations for Technical and Overall award categories in advance as well.
You may notice that a few Technical categories do not appear in the list, however, rest assured that trophies will be awarded in all qualifying categories. So don’t miss the FCT Annual Meeting and Lofty Awards ceremony on Sunday, June 28, where all will be revealed!
The safety of our actors and audience is the main priority of Fauquier Community Theatre. At this time, all indoor performances, meetings, rehearsals, and classes are on hold. Outdoor events will be considered on a case by case basis. Currently, rehearsals, classes, and summer camps are being held virtually with exciting creativity!
ALL FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATRE SHOWS AND REHEARSALS ARE ON HOLD AS OF MARCH 16, 2020. Ticket holders will be contacted for options regarding their ticket purchases that have already been made. For questions, contact info@fctstage.org or call 540-349-8760.
FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS EXTENDED DUE DATE: MAY 3, 2020
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Local Fauquier County High Schools have requested that the scholarship application deadlines from community partners be extended to May 1. Fauquier Community Theatre is glad to extend the due date for the submission of scholarship applications. Fauquier Community Theatre invites college-bound high school seniors with demonstrated abilities in the performing arts to apply for scholarships. The Scholarship Application for 2020 is due no later than May 3, 2020, however, submitting prior to the deadline is recommended.
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) offers financial scholarships for local high school seniors who desire to pursue further education in the theatre arts. With the help of an FCT scholarship, young aspiring actors, actresses, musicians, and theatre technicians are aided in deferring the cost of higher education as they seek to acquire further training. All applications are reviewed by a committee and will be scored using a rubric system. The college scholarship awards will be based on a rubric of scores that include grade point average, interest in a career in theatre, participation in Fauquier Community Theatre activities, other theater experience, short essay questions on the form, letters of recommendation, etc.
Scholarships can range from $500-$2500 per student. In the recent past, FCT has awarded several $2500 scholarships to multiple students each year. Criteria: A college-bound senior with demonstrated abilities in the performing arts. These scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient’s school of choice to cover tuition, books, fees, or room and board. Please complete the online form by clicking HERE
Take Center Stage! FCT Showcase Camp directed by Katy Benko-Miner for ages 8 -13. The camp takes place from July 6 to July 10, 2020 from 9:30 am – 2 pm at the Vint Hill Theatre on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, Virginia. This one-week fun and educational camp is designed to showcase the talents of young performers. Camp will consist of singing, dancing, and acting. All registrations will be accepted and each camper will be “showcased” in songs, scenes, and roles. The cost of the Take Center Stage! FCT Showcase Theater Camp is: $230 per child and $180 for an additional child in the same family. Registration is first-come, first-served, and there are a limited amount of spaces so please submit promptly. For more information and to register for Take Center Stage! one week summer camp, click: Take Center Stage Summer Camp. If you need assistance, email debra@fctstage.org or call 540-349-8760. (For your planning purposes, performances of the Take Center Stage! camp will be July 10 at 7 pm and July 11 at 1 pm.)
Fauquier Community Theatre presents the play Night Must Fall which is a psychological thriller. It is suspense at its best and a must-see! The plot revolves around a wickedly charming bellhop who wins the confidence of an elderly invalid living in a calm English countryside in the 1930’s. Thrills and chills, twists and turns are all abundant in this dark tale of suspense. FCT’s Night Must Fall opens on Friday, March 13, 2020 and runs through Sunday, March 29. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm, and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Opening night is always extra special with a reception following for FCT members, as well as friends and family of the cast and crew. Tickets for Night Must Fall are $16 for students and seniors and $18 for adults. Performances take place at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. To purchase tickets, click Night Must Fall Tickets. Reserve early for your favorite seating preferences. Need assistance? Call 540-349-8760 to leave a message at the box office.
Night Must Fall Written by Emlyn Williams Directed by Peter Marsh Produced by Dianne Moss
The Fauquier Community Theatre is proud to announce that several of our talented production team members and a cast member was nominated for Washington Area Theatre Community Honors. The award winners will be announced in mid March. A GREAT BIG CONGRATULATIONS to:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play – Catherine Stuart as “Grandma” – Lost in Yonkers
Outstanding Set Construction in a Play – Ryan Miner – Lost in Yonkers
Outstanding Set Design in a Play – Don Bachmann – Lost in Yonkers
Outstanding Set Painting in a Play – Todd Skiles – Lost in Yonkers
Outstanding Light Design in a Musical – Brandon Gibson – Seussical The Musical
Outstanding Costume Design in a Play – Mickalei Lindquist – The Lion in Winter
Outstanding Makeup Design in a Play – Erin Briner – The Lion in Winter
“Jesus Christ Superstar” will be directed by Matt Moore and produced by Mary Beth Balint. Auditions will be held at the John Barton Payne building located at 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton, Virginia (in Warrenton’s Old Town historic district.) Audition dates are: Friday, February 21, 2020 at 7 pm and Saturday, February 22 at 11 am and 2 pm. Auditions are open to the public and all levels of experience are welcome. For more information and to sign up for an audition, click Audition Form.
Synopsis: “Jesus Christ Superstar” is a rock opera based on the last week of Jesus’ life. Lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 40 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers, and the Roman Empire. The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.”
UPDATE AS OF FEBRUARY 26, 2020 Registration is now closed. There are only a handful of audition slots remaining. If you are interested in auditioning for Frozen, please email the production team directly at Frozen@fctstage.org. They will be giving away the remaining slots and creating a waiting list on a first respond, first receive basis.
Fauquier Community Theatre has chosen “Disney’s Frozen, JR.” as their annual youth production for a cast of ages 7 to 17. (18-year-olds may also audition as long as they will not turn 19 prior to July 1, 2020.) Auditions for the enchanting musical are on Friday, February 28 from 6 pm to 9 pm and on Saturday, February 29 between 9 am and noon, and also 1:30 pm to 4 pm. Registration is required. Auditions will take place at St. James Episcopal Church located at 73 Culpeper Street, Warrenton. Please note that callbacks will be by invitation only and will take place on Sunday, March 1 between 2 pm and 5 pm.
The production is based on the 2018 Broadway musical about Elsa and Anna at three different ages, as they experience the magical land of Arendelle. Other favorites include Sven and Olaf, of course, and the musical includes the songs from the animated film plus five new ones.
For more information and to register for an audition click on Audition Form.
Fauquier Community Theatre presents the two-week musical theatre summer camp “The Addams Family Young@Part” for ages 11-18. The camp runs from July 20 – July 31, 2020: Monday through Friday from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. Performances will take place on July 31 and August 1. The director is Elizabeth Nefferdorf who is a talented actress and director. For more information and to register, please click to complete the Summer Camp Form. After you choose the submit button at the end of the form, you will be taken to the payment page. The camp fee is $335 with a $50 discount for an additional family member. Registration is first come, first served, and there are a limited amount of spaces so please submit promptly. You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your registration. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt. Every student whose registration is accepted will have a part in the production. Please make credit card/debit card payment in full at time of submitting form. If you need assistance, contact AddamsFamily@FCTstage.org.
An FCT Gift Certificate makes a great stocking stuffer for a gift that can last all year! Options include dollar amounts, particular shows, an entire season subscription, apparel, and even concessions. To purchase a gift certificate, email debra@FCTstage.org.
Our immense appreciation to our Grantors and Business Sponsors. FCT’s programs and projects are supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
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