The first six performances of THE SECRET GARDEN bloomed with rave reviews from thrilled and emotionally moved audiences. There are still great seats available for the three remaining performances, Friday May 18 and Saturday May 19 at 8 PM, and Sunday May 20 at 2 PM.
Visit the 2011-2012 season page for more details.
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Congratulations to the 2012 FCTT Cast of Kiss Me, Kate!
Fred Graham (Petruchio) – Nathan Wright
Lilli Vanessi (Katharine) – Delilah Foos
Lois Lane (Bianca) – Alexis Schmidt
Bill Calhoun (Lucentio) – Brandon Wurgess
Flynt (Gremio) – Joey Magnuson
Riley (Hortensio) – Ryan Book
Hattie – Alycia Harrison
Paul – Josh Heard
First Man – Cyrus Foos Second Man – Cody Russell
General Harrison Howell – Trent Smith
Pops, Stage Doorman (Padua Priest) – Carl Spears Ralph,
Stage Manager – Lukas Green
Dance Captain (Haberdasher) – Mackenzie Shaull-Babcock
Harry Trevor (Baptista Minola) – NOT YET CAST
Stagehands (Nathaniel, Gregory, and Philip) – Melanie Ellis, Morgan Rife, Ember Ollom
Wardrobe Lady/Soloist & Ensemble Singer – Jessica Holland
Padua Inn Waitresses/Ensemble Singers – Samantha Keller, Leah Marty,
Featured Dancers – Macey Heslet, Dorry Morris, Cheyane Thacker Chorus: Madison Smith, Riara Holland, Kyleigh Harrison, Danielle Osborn, Ember Ollom, Cheyane Thacker, Katie Magnuson, Dotty Morris, Macey Heslet, Serena Brower, Autumn Converse, Mackenzie Shaull-Babcock, Jessica Holland, Leah Marty, Leah Darr, Abby Havice, Alyssa Huffman, Addyson Waldo, Tori Waldo, Sarah Keller, Samantha Keller, Autumn Ollom, Maia Brower, Chelsea Jett
Kiss Me, Kate by… Samuel and Bella Spewack, Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter.
‘Kiss Me, Kate’ is a 1948 Tony-Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show’s director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi. A secondary romance concerns Lois Lane, the actress playing Bianca, and her gambler boyfriend, Bill, who runs afoul with some gangsters. (Description from Wikipedia) Musical numbers include: “Another Op’nin’, Another Show”, “Wunderbar”, “Why Can’t You Behave?”, “So In Love With You Am I”, “Too Darn Hot!”, “Were Thine That Special Face”, “Brush Up Your Shakespeare”, and many more! FCT Teen Theatre is for teens age 13 through 19. Performance dates will be Thursday July 12 through Sunday July 15.
Additional tech positions are still available, contact us to join the fun!
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As opening night approaches, the cast performs dress rehearsal!
THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR has ended a successful run at FCT . This hilarious comedy filled with southern humor left audiences rolling in the aisles. A big thanks to to y’all who visited Texas.
Director Mindie Ottney and the cast and crew of our January production will represent FCT at the Northwest Regional OCTAfest June 8-10 at the Bellevue Society for the Arts. Details will follow here, with exact performance times and prices.
Dotty – Delilah Foos
Hamel – Sam Waugaman
Zena – Laura Buchanan
Multi-character – Jeff Buchanan
The cast and crew of Leaving Iowa
Okay, it’s not actually a medal, but it is just one down from top honors – our excerpt of the Tim Clue/Spike Manton play “Leaving Iowa” garnered four “Excellence” awards and one Merit award at the annual Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA) state conference on Labor Day weekend. The entire cast and crew shares an Excellence in Ensemble award, and director Michael PJ Foos earned an Excellence in Directing award. Hilary Frater earned Excellence in Acting, as well as sharing a Merit in Comedic Moment award with Cyndi Hineline for their “hissy fit” scene. Mitch Antesky’s work behind the scenes paid off with an award for Excellence in Props and Set Design.
Kudos to everyone who worked so hard to bring this slice of last season to the state OCTAfest, where we performed with some of the best amateur theatre companies in Ohio!
FCT Teens would like to thank everyone who came to see the show or provided support in any way, especially our patrons who literally filled the house on the second weekend, and the folks who spread the word after seeing us the first week!
Teen advisor and director Randy Brown is grateful for the time and talent everyone committed to this production.
Visit Jason Holland Photography to see or purchase photos from the show!
The 2010-2011 FCT Laurel Awards ceremony took place on June 18th at the Fremont Federation of Women home. Taking the top honor, the coveted Stanley Award, was FCT President Tim Bolton!
Laurels: Trent Smith, Kendra Keegan, Emily Turner, Nathan Wright, Brandon Wurgess, Josh Heard, and Amanda Hefflinger
Hardys: Ember Ollum, Jessica Holland, Corey Wise, Lizzie Cornicelli
Laurels: Linda Rich, Amanda Burris, Hilary Frater
Hardys: /Bob Ammanniti, Cyndi, Hineline, Kendra Keegan
Laurels: Jeff and Laura Buchanan, Mike Fraley, Scott Havice, and Mary Jo Foos
Hardys: Jeff Buchanan, Laura Buchanan, Diego Lopez
Laurels: Sue Stotz, Linda Bower, Jason Kramer
Laurels: Hank Povolny, Kendra Keegan, Bob Ammanniti Tim Bolton
Hardys: Bob Willer, Claire Zimmerman
Laurels: Candi Barickman, Tim Bolton, Mary Jo Foos, Darla Brown, Mindie Ottney, Sue Stotz, Hank Povolny
Hardys: Jeff Buchanan, Amanda Burris
2011 Stanley Award Winner Tim Bolton
Bridget Smith, Hilary Frater, and Scott Havice were recognized for their work on FCT’s first annual Youth Theatre Camp.
Outgoing Board Members Mitch Antesky, Scott Havice, and Randy Brown were recognized for their service.
Stanley Award: Tim Bolton
Thoroughly Modern Millie: Kirsten Eichert
Bingo: Hilary Frater
A Christmas Story: Diego Lopez
Leaving Iowa: Hilary Frater
The Amorous Ambassador: Donielle Yates
The Sound of Music: Taylor Adams
Throughout the evening we were also treated to several awards in a variety of interesting “you had to be there” categories, as well as some potential new FCT slogans from Messrs. Foos, Havice, and Antesky. The “winners”:
Bob Willer…special fx in costuming, or Anita bigger flag pole to fly my stars and stripes
Donna Wollenslegel…special fx in prop handling: food, or Anita bigger punch bowl
Pete Lowry…special achievement in dedication, service, and commitment to FCT, or Anita break from planning the Laurels, so I’ll get a new knee
Mary Jo Foos…special achievement in design, construction, and repair, or Anita bigger eraser to balance these box office records