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Beginnings and Endings

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Over the last 3 months, each time I stop out at FCT I find myself thinking…

it’s good to be back.

After spending parts of of six years working on nearly a dozen shows and numerous other projects, two years off from theatre made me realize how a part of my life it had become. When I was invited last November to work on Out of Sterno with Mindie and Mitch, I jumped at the chance to get back on board. It’s been a very busy and rewarding three months since then, and I’ve been grateful to rejoin the great group of theatre talent we have.

It’s been amazing to see all of the exciting new things that have happened in the meantime.  The theatre has brought back Youth Theatre, something that had been greatly missed for some time.  FCT put on its very own Play-in-a-Day, a fresh spin on improv theatre.  Leaving Iowa piled up an impressive 5 awards at last summer’s state-wide OCTA fest.  The green room and light booth have been re-vamped, and the theatre joined the social media revolution on Facebook.

Additionally, as you have no doubt noticed, the FCT website has a brand new look and feel. After nearly 5 years of the old site, it was finally time to move on.  The previous website was made in the era before Facebook and Twitter were household names and simply wasn’t up to the task of keeping up with news and updates that can change by the hour. We’ve adopted a website system based on the WordPress platform, which has worked beautifully thus far.  After the first month or so, we’re still fine-tuning some of the aspects of bringing you not just the latest theatre news, but also photos, videos, and articles from around the area.

A pretty exciting bunch of accomplishments, and there are more to come.  I hope that this blog–along with the Crazy Bald Guy’s venerable one–and our official web and Facebook pages will help to keep you up to date on some of the latest happening on, around, and above the FCT stage.

LEAVING IOWA.. online

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We have a great video for LEAVING IOWA posted on line, you can see it at the FCT facebook page or on my wall for all my friends, or go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UHtSB9WWzQ . This video can NOT , under any conditions, begin to show how much fun this show is to see, and for those of you with more sentimental sides, dont wory, we are going to get you with the ending, I promise! Pass the link, the word and plan now to see this funny, family comedy! Many thanks to Michael DeSanto for producing it quickly, check out his website for some crazy things at www.badatom.com

back to work!

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My last entry was a reminder to make your A CHRISTMAS STORY reservations, you sure did listen! We had a great attendance and hope you continue to support the non musical productions as well as your all time favorite big musicals. Which brings me to LEAVING IOWA, director Michael PJ Foos with assistance from yours truly have a great cast of FCT veterans and returning faces to the FCT stage after way too long of absences.

Don – Jason Kramer

Dad – Tim Bolton

Mom – Cyndi Hineline

Sis – Hilary Frater

Multiple Character Guy – Ethan Mandeville

Multiple Character Girl – Jen Hofacker

This is a very unique show, one filled with humor and moments that will remind you of every family vacation you’ve ever taken or been on! With sentimental scenes mixed amongst the hilarity, you wont want to miss this very new work being done for one of the first times here in northwest Ohio.

A CHRISTMAS STORY

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It’s hard to beleive how long its been since I updated my blog, wow, time sure flies when you do a lot of theatre, and Im busy tonight too, so I just want to remind everyone to make your reservations for A CHRISTMAS STORY opening this Friday! More info can be found on the facebook page or on our home page here! Things are lightening up just a bit so I hope to blog more soon! ( I know, youve heard that before!)

BINGO WRAP UP

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A giant “thank you” to the entire cast and crew of BINGO, this show was very special, it was what it is all about, a great cast working together for the goal of one fantastic performance, everyone giving 100%, working as an ensemble and having a great time on stage and letting that show through to some amazing performances. Veteran actresses have seldom shined so bright and FCT is in wonderful hands for the future as the new faces that are emerging as rising stars showed us that the future of FCT is bright, funny and loud and will be strong for years to come!
We were blessed to have this amazingly clever and well designed show to bring to life for the first time in the entire region, way to go FCT for having the faith in a wonderful piece of new work. My personal thanks to the play selection committee for having trust in my crazy bald idea that a show could be based around a bingo game and be entertaining for 2 hours!
Sure, it was a silly, hokey story, but the music was incredibly fun and/or beautiful. Our fabulous Bob Bell who synchronized the entire score to beautiful midi files for accompaniment was very impressed with the complexity of the score and had his hands quite full mastering it all, saying he was glad he would never have to play this score live! Meanwhile the story was brilliantly structured to wrap every detail up in a enjoyable package from start to finish.
So many people to thank, Linda Bell for playing through countless rehearsals, Bob B for his countless hours over a keyboard and computer screen, Mandy for doing double duty as VD and having a major role, Linda and Mike Bower for taking on a job much bigger than I ever thought it would grow too. Tim B for stepping up and lending a hand on sound, PJ for filling in more than once on the light board, Bob Ammanneti for stage managing for only the second time and doing a great job, almost single handedly. Sue made the costumes, and they all were perfect for each character, Pete was my TD and as always Hank and Tim put in a lot of hours on the set. Jason Kramer got talked into a last minute job of lighting designer and did a wonderful job with what we have to work with, and my crazy ideas all came together very well. So many other people to thank, I know who you are, I’m just tired and going blank right now without a program in front of me, I hope you are included in that so every one knows I do appreciate all your work.
and some special thanks have to go out to the many loyal supporters of FCT, and me, that came out to see and support us, even some “old” friends showed up,,, that was very nice and meant a lot to me personally.
You missed a good one if you didn’t see this show! It was a delight to work on and watch every time, I wish it would’ve go on for a long time yet, the word of mouth finally seemed to hit as the final curtain fell. thanks again one and all!

BINGO, 3 MORE TIMES

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OK, you have just 3 more times to see BINGO, you NEED to do this, and you NEED to bring some friends with you, you WONT be sorry! Awesome actors, singers, dancers on a fun set, doing a FUN show, what more could you want? Great music, fun visuals every time you look at the stage, this show is simply FUN, can I say it again? FUN FUN FUN! Check out the gallery page or visit the facebook page, Fremont Community Theatre: More than a stage in your life, and see what is in store for just 3 more performances!

FIRST WEEKEND WAS GREEEEEAT!

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I CANT BEGIN TO GO ON ENOUGH ABOUT HOW MUCH FUN THIS FIRST WEEKEND OF BINGO WAS! The cast, and techies are doing an amazing job, the show is so cleverly written, its a perfect vehicle for a talented cast to showoff , their voices, comic skills, even some dancing. Big kudos to all the behind the scene people who are working like crazy to make a very intersting show to watch, and it aint easy folks! The crowds have been loving it and very responsive, just need more of them, if you havent seen this show, MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AND BRINGS SOME FRIENDS WITH YOU! I’m off to a meeting now but this week ill be back with more news from BINGO!, checkout the photo gallery!

BINGO OPENS FRIDAY

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OK, since this is my blog, I can do what I want in it and right now I’m simply going to flat out brag up the cast and show of BINGO- a winning musical. True, most people have never seen this show, its new and hasnt begun to be as popular as it will be one day soon. FCT is honored to present the area premier of this amazingly funny and clever show. The cast is .. well perfect, its true! BINGO is one of theose rare times when it all just comes together beautifully. I am thrilled that the right blend of personalities, looks and voices auditioned for this show! The costumes are right on, thanks Sue, the lighting is wonderful, thanks Jason, the lights wouldnt come on nightly if it wasnt for Linda, no sound without Michael, not to leave out PJ and Tim working VERY hard in the booth. Bob backstage doesnt have many chances for a quick break, there is always something happening for him to deal with, but he does it all without missing a beat. from the beginning when Mandy started working voices, through the last few nights of Bob and Mary Jo and their flying fingers on the keyboards of computers and keyboards, it is just a toe tapping good time show that is a happy, fun, witty and clever show from start to finish, whew,,, have i gushed enough yet? who am I leaving out? great support is going to make this truely ONE YOU WONT WANT TO MISS!, Just had a great double tech run and cant wait to see how the show continues to improve each night from now right up through the 26th, opening on the 17 th MAKE THOSE RESERVATIONS SOON!

“GET A GREEN TROLL DOLL…”

VOTE FOR FCT

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Vote Today! We’re a 2010 Nonprofit Tagline Award FinalistWe’re thrilled to let you know that our tagline — More than a stage in your life— has been selected as a finalist in the 2010 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards.
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Deadline is October 6.
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