Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By admin on October 17, 2022

Dec 2, 2022 - Dec 18, 2022

Irving Berlins Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut but life just isnt the same without a bit of song and dance. Jims luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare.

Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But when Jims best friend Ted tries to lure Linda to Hollywood to be his new dance partner, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love?

Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including Blue Skies, Easter Parade, Steppin Out With My Baby, Heat Wave, White Christmas, Be Careful, Its My Heart, Cheek to Cheek, Shaking the Blues Away and many more!

FCTs production of Holiday Inn is directed by Betsy Hansen and produced by Diane King. The production is presented with special permission from Concord Theatricals.

Feb 3, 2023 - Feb 19, 2023

The Greatest Generation Speaks written by Tom Brokaw is being adapted for stage by Dr. Harry J. Kantrovich. The production will be vignettes of letters and reflections sent to Mr. Brokaw over the years. It is a collection of stories about WW II and its heroes told from 1st and 3rd party perspectives.From the Director: Like Mr. Brokaw, I feel it is important to keep history live and in proper perspective for our future generations.This is why I only write and/or direct plays that have a meaning to history.In borrowing a quote from Mr. Brokaw from the back dust cover of the book: If we are to heed the past to prepare for the future, we should listen to these quiet voices of a generation that speaks to us of duty and honor, sacrifice and accomplishment.I hope more of their stories will be preserved and cherished as reminders of all that we owe them and all that we can learn from them. Dr. Harry J. KantrovichFrom the Director: Like Mr. Brokaw, I feel it is important to keep history live and in proper perspective for our future generations.This is why I only write and/or direct plays that have a meaning to history.In borrowing a quote from Mr. Brokaw from the back dust cover of the book: If we are to heed the past to prepare for the future, we should listen to these quiet voices of a generation that speaks to us of duty and honor, sacrifice and accomplishment.I hope more of their stories will be preserved and cherished as reminders of all that we owe them and all that we can learn from them. Dr. Harry J. Kantrovich

Mar 10, 2023 - Mar 26, 2023

Our Town is a 1938 play by American playwright Thornton Wilder which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grovers Corners between 1901 and 1913 through the everyday lives of its citizens.

Described by Edward Albee as the greatest American play ever written, Our Town presents the small town of Grovers Corners and depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families in three acts: Daily Life, Love and Marriage and Death and Eternity.

FCTs production of Our Town is directed by Sonia Bronder and with special permission by Concord Theatricals.

Apr 28, 2023 - May 14, 2023

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek (The Full Monty) and was nominated for a staggering eleven Tony Awards. Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money.

Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmothers failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isnt big enough for the two of them.. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!

Fauquier Community Theatres production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is directed by Matt Moore and produced by Mary Beth Balint. The production is by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

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