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Wigglesburg University

🏫 Come join the faculty of #Wigglesburg University as we give drag makeovers to some of the fabulous talent of @fxbgtheatre

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Wigglesburg University poster over green school lockers: a drag makeover extravaganza featuring talent from Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble. Faculty Professor Pearl, Professor Vandertunt and Professor Spark, hosted by Professor Shenandoah, each in a cartoon graduation cap. Friday October 9th, 8pm, Allstate Community Theatre. $10 presale, $15 doors, $12 with University of Mary Washington student ID.
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Opens in 2 weeksOct 23–25 & Oct 30–Nov 1

This chilling mystery thriller by the author of Rosemary’s Baby explores the thin line between fantasy and reality, madness and murder.

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What’s the buzz?

Summer & Smoke by Tennessee Williams. Auditions Oct. 4th 6:30pm and Oct. 8th 1:00pm, callbacks Oct. 11th by invitation. Performance dates January 22nd to 31st. 803 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
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Last call: Auditions for Summer and Smoke today

🎭 AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT🎭FTE’s Season 2027 begins with Tennessee Williams’ haunting and deeply human classic, Summer and Smoke. 🌿🔥Set in a small Southern town, Summer and Smoke explores desire, repression, faith, and the longing to be truly seen.\Non-union/non-paid\\*No prior experience needed📅 AUDITIONS: Oct. 4th & 8th (Callbacks by invitation Oct. 11th)📍 LOCATION: Masonic Lodge of FredericksburgAudition Info HEREPlease sign up for an audition slot by clicking the LINK.Questions? Email Clarisse@Fredtheatre.org

A performer with dark curly hair and a mustache, in a corduroy jacket and flared trousers, sits on a chest at the foot of a four-poster bed, leaning on one arm and looking toward the camera. Black and white photo with the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo in the lower left.

The Boy

👀 Charming. Unsettling. Vulnerable. Dangerous. As the story unfolds, his presence raises questions that become increasingly difficult to ignore. Who is he? What does he want? And just how much can you trust what you’re seeing?🔐 Some rooms should never be opened.🎟️ Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin | Oct. 23rd - Nov. 1st

The Man

🕯️ He seems harmless… at first.In Ira Levin’s Veronica’s Room, as the walls close in and reality begins to fracture, one thing becomes terribly clear…Nothing is as it seems.🎭 Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble proudly presents Veronica’s Room. Oct. 23rd - Nov. 1st.🎟️

A performer in a flat cap, round glasses, argyle sweater vest and striped shirt sits on a cushioned chest at the foot of a four-poster bed, hands on their knees, with a slight smile. Black and white photo with the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo in the lower left.

The Man

🕯️ He seems harmless. At first.Who is he really? What is he hiding? And why does his presence make you question everything you thought you knew?In Ira Levin’s Veronica’s Room, as the walls close in and reality begins to fracture, one thing becomes terrifyingly clear:Nothing is as it seems.🎭 Meet The Man in Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble’s upcoming production of Veronica’s Room. Oct. 23rd - Nov. 1st.🎟️

Wigglesburg University poster over green school lockers: a drag makeover extravaganza featuring talent from Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble. Faculty Professor Pearl, Professor Vandertunt and Professor Spark, hosted by Professor Shenandoah, each in a cartoon graduation cap. Friday October 9th, 8pm, Allstate Community Theatre. $10 presale, $15 doors, $12 with University of Mary Washington student ID.

School is in session!

🍏✏️💅 This Fall, four of our fabulous professors of drag will be schooling some of your FTE favorites in the art of wiggetry and bitchcraft! 💋🏳️‍🌈😈Get your hall pass early before this class is full! 🎟️

The Woman

🚪🩸💀 Who is she really? What does she want? And can you trust what you see?Come experience the mystery, and tension of Veronica’s Room live on stage. You’ll be talking about this story long after the curtain falls. Don’t miss Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin! Oct. 23rd - Nov. 1st!🎟️

A performer in a blond wig, white blouse, dark cardigan and patterned skirt stands in a doorway with one hand on their chest, glancing to the side. Black and white photo with the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo in the lower left.

The Woman

🚪🩸💀 A character whose vulnerability, complexity, and emotional intensity draw you into a world where nothing is quite what it seems. As the story unfolds, her presence raises questions about identity, memory, compassion, and the lengths people will go to hold on to the past. Who is she really? What does she want? And can you trust what you see?Come experience the mystery, and tension of Veronica’s Room live on stage. You’ll be talking about this story long after the curtain falls. Don’t miss Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin! Oct. 23rd - Nov. 1st!🎟️

Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin

This chilling mystery thriller by the author of Rosemary’s Baby explores the thin line between fantasy and reality, madness and murder. Students Susan and Larry find themselves as guests enticed to the Brabissant mansion by its dissolute caretakers, the lonely Mackeys. Struck by Susan’s strong resemblance to Veronica Brabissant, the long-dead daughter of the family for whom they work, the older couple gradually induce her to impersonate Veronica briefly to solace the only living Brabissant, her addled sister who believes Veronica remains alive. Dressed in Veronica’s clothes, Susan finds herself locked in the role and locked in Veronica’s room. Or is she Veronica, in 1935, pretending to be an imaginary Susan?🎟️:

Two uniformed performers appear together, with one standing behind the other.

Lift your head and lift it high!

Your last chance to see Aaron Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN live on stage at FTE is passing by! ⚖️🎭The final curtain falls on the courtroom at 2:00pm TODAY!🎟️🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

Joanne Galloway sits with a briefcase while two uniformed performers stand nearby.

You’re my hero, Joanne

🎖️”You’re my hero, Joanne. Live with that.”Lt. Commander Joanne Galloway is a woman of conviction—disciplined, determined, and unwilling to compromise when the lives and reputations of Marines are on the line.Joanne brings strength, intelligence, and moral conviction to the courtroom, reminding us that sometimes the person who challenges us most may be the one who refuses to let us take the easy way out.Come meet Galloway—and the rest of this unforgettable cast—as Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men continues at Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble TONIGHT and TOMORROW.⚖️🎭🎟️🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

A performer in a Marine dress green service uniform with ribbon bars and badges sits in a wooden chair on the witness stand, head turned, mouth open mid-line. Behind and above them another performer in a dark naval service dress coat with ribbons sits at a raised wooden bench. A chain-link wall lit lavender fills the back of the stage.

Colonel Nathan Jessup commands every room

🏅Power. Authority. Conviction. And absolutely no hesitation.🫡Colonel Nathan Jessup commands every room he enters—and in Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble’s production of Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men, his presence sets the stakes for a gripping battle over truth, loyalty, and justice.🔥 This is theatre you don’t just watch—you experience.Come see the performance that has audiences leaning forward, holding their breath, and waiting for the next explosive moment.🎟️Get your tickets now and experience A Few Good Men live on stage. Don’t wait until the courtroom doors close!🇺🇸 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

A performer in a white dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up, a loosened black tie and black trousers sits on the stage floor reading a sheet of paper, with an open leather briefcase, manila envelopes and scattered files around them. A patterned armchair and a chain-link wall lit warm orange stand behind.

Three packed houses for A Few Good Men

⚖️ He’s got the charm. He’s got the wit. But does Daniel Kaffee have what it takes to face the truth?⚓️ Daniel Kaffee is a young military lawyer who’d much rather coast on his reputation than take on a case that could change everything. But when the stakes rise, Kaffee finds himself pushed far beyond his comfort zone—and straight into one of the most explosive courtroom confrontations in American drama.🎭 Opening weekend saw three packed houses and the audiences are buzzing about this gripping performance! Come experience the razor-sharp dialogue, unforgettable characters, and courtroom tension of Aaron Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN live on stage.🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY before they sell out!🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount

The tech crew behind A Few Good Men

YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE BOOTH!Our production of Aaron Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN wouldn’t be possible without all of the dedicated tech folks working tirelessly behind the scenes!Come see their hard work in person TODAY for our 2pm matinee or join us next weekend for three more performances.Get your tickets TODAY before they’re gone!🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

Two more weekends of A Few Good Men

YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH! 🏅🫡But you can handle our production of Aaron Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN! You’ve got two more chances to catch it this weekend, and three more performances Sep. 25th-27th.Congratulations to the cast and crew who opened to an amazing crowd of over 75 folks last night! Get your tickets before they’re gone!🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

Three performers in camouflage utilities and black boots stand on a wooden stage in front of a chain-link wall lit deep orange. Two stand at attention facing front; the third stands with their back to us, facing them.

It’s opening night!

IT’S OPENING NIGHT! 🏅🫡🎭🏅”Don’t let anyone tell you we’re not at war.”Aaron’s Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN takes the stage. The truth will be revealed. Can you handle it?Get your tickets TODAY before they’re gone!🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

A performer in camouflage utilities stands centre stage mid-line, mouth open, in front of a chain-link wall lit bright red. Upstage on a platform another performer stands in silhouette in cover, holding a rifle across their body.

A Few Good Men opens tomorrow

🏅”Don’t let anyone tell you we’re not at war.”Aaron’s Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN opens TOMORROW!The boots are shined, uniforms pressed, rifles at the ready, now all we need is YOU!Get your tickets TODAY before they’re gone!🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

Two performers in khaki Navy uniforms at a wooden table in front of a chain-link backdrop: one stands leaning over the table, the other sits reading a sheet of paper.

A Few Good Men opens Friday

🏅”Don’t look now, Danny. You’re arguing a position.”Aaron’s Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN opens FRIDAY! The boots are shined, uniforms pressed, rifles at the ready, now all we need is YOU!Get your tickets TODAY before they’re gone!🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

A Few Good Men Trailer

The truth is coming and it’s not going to be pretty. ⚖️🔥Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men hits the stage with razor-sharp dialogue, high-stakes confrontations, secrets under pressure and one courtroom question that changes everything. Come see what happens when the truth gets put on trial.🎥 This awesome promo was filmed by Robert Kendzie check out more of his work with The NoVa Motion Picture Co-op!September 18–26. You can’t handle the truth… or can you?Get your ticket TODAY before they’re GONE!🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

We salute our sponsors! Renaissance Counseling & Consulting PLLC, with their peacock-feather logo, over an American flag. Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men, Sep. 18th to 20th and Sep. 25th to 27th. The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo sits in the top corner.

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🎖️ BEHIND THE SCENES: COSTUMES & COMMUNITY SUPPORT 🎭A production like A Few Good Men doesn’t come together with just great actors—it takes an incredible team working behind the scenes to bring every detail to life. And our Costume Team has been working hard to make sure our cast looks the part!From procuring military uniforms to organizing, labeling, fitting, and keeping everything show-ready, this team has tackled an enormous job with dedication and attention to detail! 👏And this work wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing community partners. A huge THANK YOU to Renaissance Counseling & Consulting for sponsoring our production and helping make A Few Good Men possible.❤️TEACHERS! Be sure to check out Renaissance’s Six-week support designed to provide educators support, encouragement, and resources! Starting 10/6 from 5:30pm-7:00. Located at 2217 Princess Anne

A rippling American flag. The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo sits in the top corner. United States of America. September 11. A day to remember. A time to honor. A moment for unity.

Remembering September 11

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of the first responders and members of our Armed Forces who answered the call in its aftermath.🎖️ In recognition of those who serve, FTE is proud to offer a special ticket discount for active-duty military and veterans for our upcoming production of Aaron Sorkin’s a Few Good Men.🎟️ Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online to receive 20% OFF your ticket price. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

A performer in camouflage fatigues and black boots leans against a table on a black-box stage, looking off to one side, a fire extinguisher and a wooden chair behind them. Printed over the photo: “AARON SORKIN’S A FEW GOOD MEN”, “Sep. 18th – 20th”, “Sep. 25th – 27th”, and the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo.

Power. Authority. Duty.

🎖️Power. Authority. Duty. And an unwavering belief in the chain of command.🎖️Colonel Nathan Jessup is the commanding officer at Guantanamo Bay and a man who believes the security of his Marines—and the strength of the military itself—depends on absolute obedience. He doesn’t just command a room. He owns it.When the questioning begins, how far will a man go to protect his command? Find out when Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men takes the stage at Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble.You want the truth? You’ll have to come see it. Get your tickets HERE:🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

2027 Season Reveal: THE WAY-BACK MACHINE

🎭 The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble is taking a trip through time, trouble, laughter, love, and a whole lot of questionable decisions with our 2027 Season! 🎭Six shows. Six very different journeys. One big question: How did we get here? 🤔🌹 SUMMER AND SMOKE by Tennessee Williams — Desire, longing, and the choices that shape us.⚖️ DOUBT: A PARABLE by John Patrick Shanley — When certainty disappears, what do we choose to believe?💔 REASONS TO BE PRETTY by Neil LaBute — Love, beauty, honesty, and the complicated paths that get us from there to here.👑 THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE by Matthew Lopez — Sometimes you have to lose yourself before you can discover who you really are. And sometimes you do it in six-inch heels. 💃✨🌴 JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, book by Greg Garcia & Mike O’Malley — When life takes an unexpected turn, sometimes the best thing to do is

OPEN HOUSE 2026 poster over a photo of people talking in the theatre’s seating and on the stage. The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo. Community Engagement info about volunteer opportunities! Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble Board of Directors: Info on goals and how to contribute! Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble Business: Info about the business of Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble, treasury info, and ways to help. Technical Committee info about Technical theater and ways to get involved! Directors/Artistic: Discuss how to get involved in directing or acting in the upcoming season. Friday, Sep. 11th. From 6:00pm - 8:00pm. 810 Caroline | 4th Floor. www.fredtheatre.org. Allstate Community Theater.

FTE Open House

🎭🎉🏠 Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble invites you to an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the magic of community theater on September 11th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm!This isn’t just a tour—it’s your chance to meet the hardworking leaders and passionate creators who bring our stage to life. From the director’s chair to the business office, we’re opening every door to show you how our community-powered theater truly thrives. Whether you have a specific talent to share or just a spark of curiosity, come discover how your unique ideas and support can shape our upcoming season. After all, we can’t be a community theatre without our community.And make sure you stick around after for POP Diva karaoke starting at 8:00pm! This is a safe space. So get up there, flex those golden pipes, and strut your stuff! 👩🏿‍🎤🎶For more information about all upcoming events at FTE, visit our website! 🎭

A performer with a full grey beard and tortoiseshell glasses in a tweed jacket, mustard turtleneck, paisley cravat and red pocket square, holding a small notebook and pen; another person’s hand rests on their shoulder.

World Beard Day

Did you know today is World Beard Day? 🧔🏻‍♂️🌎❤️Today we’re celebrating the best facial hair this side of the Rappahanock! That beard just happens to sit on the beautiful face of FTE Board Member and Few Good Men Assistant Director, Doy!In addition to his impressive ability to grow facial hair, Doy is an accomplished actor on the FTE stage and serves as a member of our Culture Committee.Thanks for everything you do for FTE, Doy!

Two performers face off nose to nose on a black-box stage: one in a grey T-shirt and thin chain, the other in a purple shirt with sunglasses hung at the collar, a third person part-hidden between them.

Truth has a price

⚖️ A courtroom. A military code. And one question that refuses to stay buried. When Kaffee faces Jessup across the courtroom, the battle isn’t just about two Marines. It’s about who gets to decide what justice looks like. ⚖️Come witness the confrontation. Come decide where you stand. You can’t handle the truth.🎟️ Get your tickets and experience A FEW GOOD MEN live on stage.Military Discount 🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

Under the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo, the words “2027 SEASON” with four emoji: a red high-heeled shoe, a rainbow pride flag, a laughing-crying face, and a person in a purple suit dancing.

2027 Season Emoji Challenge!

👑🎭 Can you guess the last two shows of our 2027 Season? 🎭👑Stay tuned as we reveal our 2027 Season on SATURDAY, Sept. 5th at 10:00 AM!

Recording the marine cadences

1, 2, 3, 4, MARINE CORP! 🎖️🫡Last night our actors and crew put in WORK to record marine cadences for scenes changes for our upcoming production of Aaron Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN!See the whole show on its feet! Sep. 18th-27th! Tickets HERE:🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office

A French bulldog in a white half-mask and black cape with a drawn-on red rose, labelled “PHANTOM OF THE PAWPERA”.

National Dog Day at FTE

It’s time to give some ap-PAWS to the real stars of the show! 🐶👏Our four-legged theatre kids are experts at stealing the spotlight, chewing the scenery, and bringing down the house. 🎬🐾

“Remembering Tim Curry”. A black-and-white photo of Tim Curry as Frank-N-Furter in pearls and heavy eye makeup, with the words “Don’t dream it. Be it.” and the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo.

Remembering Tim Curry

Today, we’re remembering the incomparable Tim Curry and looking back at one of our favorite wild and wonderful memories: FTE’s production of The Rocky Horror Show. ❤️👠👄Curry’s unforgettable Frank-N-Furter helped make Rocky Horror the cult classic we know and love—a celebration of being bold, being different, and letting your freak flag fly. His talent, charisma, and iconic performances will continue to inspire generations of theatre lovers.So tonight, let’s do the Time Warp in his honor. 💋Thank you, Tim, for the music, the madness, the magic, and for reminding us all: Don’t dream it. Be it.

An actor tries on a white Navy officer’s uniform on the rehearsal room floor while a castmate looks on, costume racks and set flats around them.

Anchors aweigh

Our costume team is working hard and uniforms are starting to fill our dressing rooms! To say we’re getting excited is an understatement…. BUT we’ve still got a long way to go.Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble’s production of Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men requires authentic military uniforms to help bring this powerful story to life—and we’re asking our community, especially former service members and military families, to help us make it happen.🎖️ Have a uniform you’re willing to loan?We would be incredibly grateful for donations of used Navy and USMC military uniforms and appropriate military accessories, particularly in larger sizes that could be used as theatrical costumes.What we’re looking for:- Camouflage Utilities - M81 pattern and black boots - Navy Service Khakis - Navy Summer Whites - USMC Service Charlies - Service Alphas - USMC Dress Blues - Navy Service Dress Blues

A night out at the ballpark

“My softball team’s playing Bethesda Medical tomorrow, I can’t be concerned with anything right now.” ⚾️👨🏻‍⚖️🇺🇸🫡The cast and crew of Aaron Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN traded their fatigues for ball caps and a little cast bonding at fred_nats stadium yesterday!Our very own Daniel Kaffee (Timbo Limbo) and Jeffery Howard (Liam) even got to ham…burger it up in the 6th inning burger race! 🍔Check out these folks and the rest of our incredible cast and crew on the Allstate Community Theater stage in just one month!🎟️Get your tickets HERE:20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.

Reads “2027 SEASON” over black, under the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo, with four emoji in a row below: a broken heart, a hand mirror, a lipstick and a police officer.

2027 Season Emoji Challenge

🤔🎭 2027 Season Emoji Challenge! 🎭🤔Time for another round of Guess the Show!Can you figure out which upcoming Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble production these emojis represent?💡 Hint: Sometimes, one careless comment can change everything.We’ll keep revealing clues as we count down to our exciting 2027 season announcement. Stay tuned!

2026 DIRECTOR PANEL poster: headshots of Ally Dodson, artistic director (Holy Ghosts, A Few Good Men); Devon Clark, Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble board chair (True West, Rent, The Shawshank Redemption); Courtney Fox, Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble board secretary (Dance Nation, In the Next Room); Tim Leece, Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble veteran director (Shape of Things, Barefoot in the Park). “ASK QUESTIONS. HEAR STORIES. GET INSPIRED. Because every great production starts with a vision. FRIDAY, Sep. 11th 6:30 PM. Allstate Community Theatre, 810 Caroline, 4th Floor.”

Director’s Panel + Pop Diva Karaoke!

🎭🎤✨ Ever wonder what goes into bringing a play from the page to the stage? Join Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble for a special Director’s Panel featuring veteran FTE directors sharing their experiences, creative processes, challenges, and the choices that shape a production.Hear what happens behind the scenes—from interpreting a script and developing a vision to collaborating with actors, designers, and the rest of the creative team. Whether you’re an aspiring director, theatre artist, longtime theatre lover, or simply curious about the process, come be part of the conversation!🎬 And when the panel wraps… the spotlight is yours!Stick around for POP DIVA KARAOKE! 🎤💃 Grab the mic and unleash your inner pop superstar with a night of big vocals, bigger personalities, and all your favorite diva anthems. Whether you’re channeling Beyoncé, Britney, Whitney, Gaga, Cher, or your own

DIVA KARAOKE poster: “AFTER 2026 DIRECTOR PANEL. FRIDAY SEP. 11TH, 8:00 PM. Allstate Community Theatre, 810 Caroline, 4th Floor.”

Pop Diva Karaoke

POP DIVA KARAOKE! 🎤💃 Grab the mic and unleash your inner pop superstar with a night of big vocals, bigger personalities, and all your favorite diva anthems. Whether you’re channeling Beyoncé, Britney, Whitney, Gaga, Cher, or your own fabulous alter ego, this is your chance to take center stage!📅 FRIDAY, 9/11⏰ 6:00 PM — Director’s Panel🎤 8:00 — POP DIVA KARAOKE📍 Allstate Community Theatre | 810 Caroline | 4th Floor

Veronica’s Room cast card: Andrea Lang, The Woman; Joel McCormick, The Man; Brianna Smith, The Girl; Jared Elton, The Boy, in black-and-white portraits above the title “Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin, October 2026” and the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo.

Meet the cast & crew of Veronica’s Room!

🎭🗝️ We are thrilled to introduce the incredible cast and creative team bringing Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin to the stage at Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble.Get ready for a psychological thriller filled with mystery, suspense, twists, and turns that will keep you questioning what is real—and what isn’t. 👀🔑 Who can you trust? 🕯️ What secrets are hiding in Veronica’s room? 👁️ And what happens when the past refuses to stay buried?Come see the people bringing this haunting story to life—and prepare yourself for an experience you won’t soon forget.🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW!

Poster: “Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin, Oct 23rd to Nov 1st, Allstate Community Theatre, 810 Caroline Street, FXBG VA., 4th Floor”, over a hand gripping the edge of a dark wooden door.

What waits behind the door?

🚪 Step into a world of secrets, suspense, and shocking revelations when The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble presents Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin, the master of psychological thrillers behind Rosemary’s Baby and Deathtrap.A simple request to help two elderly strangers soon spirals into a haunting game of identity, memory, and manipulation where nothing is quite what it seems. Full of twists, suspense, and shocking revelations, this gripping mystery will keep you guessing until the very end.Prepare for an unforgettable night of mystery that will keep you guessing until the final moment.🎭 Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin 📍 The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble 🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW!

Graphic reading “2027 SEASON” under the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo, with margarita, acoustic guitar, salt shaker and shark emojis.

Happy National Relaxation Day!

😎🏝️🍹 What better way to celebrate than with a little escape… and an emoji challenge?Can you guess which 2027 title these emojis represent?Whether you’re relaxing on a beach or just dreaming of one, we hope you’ll join us next season for a trip you won’t forget! 🍹

The POTUS poster in a shop window with a tape strip across it reading “SOLD OUT”. The poster reads “Fredericksburg Free Press + fte Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble present live on stage! POTUS: or, behind every great dumbass are seven women trying to keep him alive. Friday August 14, doors open 6:00 pm, The Griffin on Charles, 911 Charles Street, Downtown Fredericksburg. Tickets $65/ea.”

SOLD OUT?!

🇺🇸😱🚺 Wow! Thank you to the @fredfreepress and all those who bought tickets to our one-night only revival of POTUS by Selina Fillinger! We are completely SOLD OUT AND STANDING ROOM ONLY 😱Okay FXBG we want the music hot and bass loud! Crank that B*tchBeats Playlist! We’re coming for you! See you soon!

A Few Good Men uniform donation drive

🎖️🫡 We’re looking for A FEW GOOD THREADS!The orders have been given, the cast is assembled, and now we need your help getting our men into uniform!Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble’s production of Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men requires authentic military uniforms to help bring this powerful story to life—and we’re asking our community, especially former service members and military families, to help us make it happen.🎖️ Have a uniform you’re willing to loan?We would be incredibly grateful for donations of used Navy and USMC military uniforms and appropriate military accessories, particularly in larger sizes that could be used as theatrical costumes.What we’re looking for:- Camouflage Utilities - M81 pattern and black boots - Navy Service Khakis - Navy Summer Whites - USMC Service Charlies - Service Alphas - USMC Dress Blues - Navy Service Dress BluesPlease contact Artistic

Two production photos labelled “Same actor by the way”: above, a performer in a shirt, loose tie and plaid skirt on a wood-panelled set; below, the same performer in cat-ear headband and oversized glasses, clutching a teapot.

Our actors? They have the range

✨ There are so many stories to connect with here at FTE! Don’t miss a moment of the magic! Check out our current produtcions.

Graphic reading “2027 SEASON” under the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo, with church, stack of books, maple leaf and raised-eyebrow face emojis.

Season 2027….in emojis!

🎭✨ Think you know what stories are headed to the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble stage in 2027? This show hits the stage in March and it might leave you questioning everything…🏆 No cheating! (We promise it’s more fun if you don’t Google.)We’ll reveal the answers soon—and trust us, you won’t want to miss what’s coming next. Here’s to another incredible season of bold stories, unforgettable characters, and amazing theatre!

Volunteers working the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble bar under a neon “& Wine” sign, over the words “kinda chic to be a completely volunteer run organization”.

Community theatre… but make it chic

✨🎭 Thrifted costumes… kinda chic.🎨 Paint-covered volunteers… kinda chic.🔨 Finishing a set at 11 PM… kinda chic.💡 Making magic with whatever we’ve got… definitely chic.Come see what “kinda chic” really looks like.

ACTING WORKSHOP poster: “STORYTELLING THROUGH SONG. FREE! Bring your favorite 32-bar cut and learn how to effectively tell a story while belting your heart out! FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH 6:00 PM. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! WITH ALLYSON DODSON. Allstate Community Theater, 810 Caroline St., 4th Floor.”

Tonight: Acting Through Song Workshop and Country Karaoke

DON’T FORGET! ⚠️Tonight at 6pm is our Acting Through Song Workshop followed by Country Karaoke at 8pm! 🤠🎤🎶🎭Bring sheet music and a instrumental track for your favorite 32-bar musical theatre cut, then stick around and try out your country twang!

Five performers rehearse on stage, with one performer lying on the floor.

There’s ALWAYS something going on over here at FTE

There’s ALWAYS something going on over here at FTE and this month we’ve got THREE amazing shows all working at the same time. 🎭🎭🎭First up!In partnership with Fredericksburg Free Press we’re reviving our hilarious production of POTUS by Selina Fillinger, for ONE NIGHT ONLY, Aug. 14th!Next…Aaron Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN coming to the Allstate Community Theater, September 18th - 26th!And Finally…VERONICA’S ROOM by Ira Levin, running October 23rd - Nov. 1st!Make a plan to see all three of these incredible performances TODAY by visiting our website!

POTUS cast card: “ONE NIGHT ONLY! AUG. 14TH @ 6:00PM, THE GRIFFIN, 911 CHARLES STREET.” Ashlee’ James as Margaret, The First Lady; Meredith Schatz as Harriet, The Chief of Staff; Clarisse Swartley as Jean, The Press Secretary; Anusha Choudhary as Chris, The Journalist; Courtney Fox as Dusty, The Dalliance; Ally Dodson as Stephanie, The Secretary; Samantha Rey as Bernadette, The Sister. Heather McIntosh, director; Kylie Clark, production design; Becky Brassfield, choreographer; Christian Gordan, stage manager.

Introducing your revival cast of POTUS

Introducing your revival cast of POTUS: Or Behind Every Dumbass is Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive by Selina Fillinger! 🇺🇸🫪🚺In partnership with the Fredericksburg Free Press we are reviving POTUS for ONE NIGHT ONLY!Friday, Aug. 14 | The Griffin on Charles | Doors at 6 p.m. for complimentary treats and a drinkYour $65 ticket is your way in: the play, finger food, dessert, and one drink, all included.And when the lights come up, you’ll have done more than laugh — you’ll have backed two Fredericksburg institutions that do the real work behind the scenes: local journalism and local theatre.Tickets HERE:The curtain closes on ticket sales August 7. Don’t miss your seat.

FTE’s 2027 Season reveal is coming SOON!

⏳🤫🎭 In the meantime, check out our new and improved website to keep up to date with all of our upcoming events! Go beyond the curtain with workshops, drag shows, concerts, and MORE!What do YOU want to see on the FTE stage?

Four cast members hold a push-up position on the rehearsal room floor, one grinning at the camera.

Unit. Corps. God. Country.

🇺🇸🫡👨🏻‍⚖️ Last night, a few of our actors got a rehearsal to learn what it means to be a marine from our very own Assistant Director and Marine Corps Veteran, Doy Demsick!Don’t miss these men in action! Get your tickets to Aaron Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN before they sell out!Veterans and active military personnel USE CODE: AFGMMil20 for 20% OFF ticket price.

Illustrated poster: “Fredericksburg Free Press + fte Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble present Live on Stage! POTUS: or, behind every great dumbass are seven women trying to keep him alive. A hilarious (nonpartisan) political satire. Join us for a wonderfully chaotic evening! Friday August 14. Doors Open 6:00 PM. Griffin on Charles, 911 Charles Street, Downtown Fredericksburg. Your ticket purchase directiy supports local nonprofit journalism and theater. Tickets are $65 each (includes finger food, dessert, and one drink). Tickets and more info by August 7, fredericksburgfreepress.com/putus.”

POTUS returns for one night only

The word is out!After our raucous run in 2024, audiences couldn’t stop raving about POTUS: Or Behind Every Dumbass is Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive! 🇺🇸🫪🚺In partnership with the Fredericksburg Free Press we are reviving POTUS for ONE NIGHT ONLY! 🇺🇸Get tickets HERE

Arron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men cast and crew card: Tim Leece as Lt. J.G Daniel Kaffee, Jayna Sanchez-Luca as Lt. Commander Joanne Galloway, Michael Slattery as Lt. J.G Sam Weinberg, Andy Braden as Lt. Colonel Nathan Jessup, Josh Cole as Lt. Jonathan Kendrick, Benjamin Bryant as Captain Matthew Markinson, Khenyen Weaver as Lance Cpl. Harold Dawson, James Klaers as PFC. Louden Downey, and Damian Leone as Lt. Jack Ross, in black-and-white portraits over an American flag.

A Few Good Men cast and creative team

🫡 ATTENTION!🎖️The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble is proud to announce the cast and creative team of Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men.These outstanding performers and dedicated artists are reporting for duty to bring this powerful military courtroom drama to life. Their mission: to tell a gripping story of honor, loyalty, sacrifice, and the pursuit of truth. Join us in welcoming this exceptional company as they prepare for deployment to the stage this September.📅 September 18–27📍 Allstate Community Theater | 810 Caroline | 4th Floor🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY!Veterans and active military get 20% tickets price with code: AFGMMil20Must show valid military I.D or proof of service at box office check-in.

A Few Good Men. A Marine in dress blues, mouth covered with duct tape, stands before an upside-down American flag. Sep 18 to 20 and Sep 25 to 27. 20% military discount, code A F G M M I L 2 0, with valid ID at the box office.

20% off A Few Good Men for military and veterans

As a thank you to the brave individuals who have served our country, Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble is proud to offer 20% OFF tickets to our production of Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men for all active-duty military personnel and veterans.This powerful courtroom drama explores duty, honor, sacrifice, and the difficult choices made in service to one’s country. We are honored to share this story with those who know the meaning of service firsthand.🎟️ 20% discount available for active-duty military and veterans. Use Code: AFGMMil20 when purchasing online. Please present a valid military ID or proof of service when redeeming your discount at the box office.🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW

Two performers sit side by side on the stage steps, laughing together.

Today is the last performance of Dance Nation

Today is the LAST performance of DANCE NATION by Clare Barron! 🩰😤❤️‍🩹You don’t want to miss this poignant and hilarious look into pre-teen ambition and self-discovery.Get your tickets NOW📸: Keri Church | Keri-VA Wedding Photographer

The Dance Nation company crowded together under deep red light, mouths open mid-shout, beneath a framed portrait.

Two chances left to see Dance Nation

Experience the drama, the determination, the DANCE! ❤️‍🩹🩰😤You have two chances left to see DANCE NATION by Clare Barron! Tonight at 8pm and tomorrow at 2pm!Get tickets HERE📸: Keri Church | Keri-VA Wedding Photographer

TODAY ONLY: 50% off Dance Nation

TODAY ONLY! 🩰😤❤️‍🩹Use code ZALMSAC to get 50% off your tickets to tonight’s performance of Clare Barron’s DANCE NATION!Enter at checkout online or give us the code when buying tickets at box office. Again this special offer is only good for tonight’s performance! Hurry and get your tickets TODAY!Video courtesy of Cam Cornell and B-Kpr Photography

Six Dance Nation performers hold a theatrical group pose in white costumes under pink stage lighting.

Dance Nation in the Fredericksburg Free Press

Check out this article by the Fredericksburg Free Press for DANCE NATION by Clare Barron! “There are so many layers of drama and so much that speaks to experiences at that age that never abandons you.” Liam Thompson, assistant directorRead the full story at the Fredericksburg Free Press.You have three more chances to see it this weekend, starting TOMORROW NIGHT!Get tickets HERE

Dance Nation trailer

“BRILLIANTLY CAST!” 🩰“HONESTLY FIERCE” 😤“I CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT IT!” ❤️‍🩹Audiences are buzzing about DANCE NATION by Clare Barron! But don’t take their word for it. You have three more chances to see this weekend!Get tickets HERESpecial thanks to Cameron Cornnell and B-Kpr Photography for putting together this video!

ACTING WORKSHOP poster: “STORYTELLING THROUGH SONG. FREE! Bring your favorite 32-bar cut and learn how to effectively tell a story while belting your heart out! FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH 6:00 PM. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! WITH ALLYSON DODSON. Allstate Community Theater, 810 Caroline St., 4th Floor.”

Ready to find your voice?

🎤🤠 Join us for a FREE Acting Through Song Workshop with FTE Artistic Director, Ally Dodson!You’ll learn how to tell a story through music, connect with lyrics, and bring songs to life on stage. Whether you’re preparing for auditions, looking to build confidence, or just love to sing, this workshop is for performers of all experience levels!And when the workshop wraps up… don’t put the mic away! Stay for our Country Music Karaoke Night at 8:00PM and belt out your favorite country classics (or today’s biggest hits) in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. 🎶📅 August 7th @ 6:00 PM📍 810 Caroline St. | 4th Floor🎭 FREE Workshop | 🎤 Karaoke to FollowBring your boots, your best country tunes, and your love of live performance—we’ll see you there!

Graphic reading “2027 SEASON” under the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo, with sunglasses-face, fireworks, cigarette and doctor emojis.

Can you guess our first show of 2027 based on the emojis??

Not only is it opening night of Clare Barron’s DANCE NATION…It’s also #WorldEmojiDay! 🤣😍😎Can you guess our first show of 2027 based on the emojis??Get excited! We’ll be revealing our 2027 Season SOON! 🥳🤫

Director and choreographer Courtney Fox poses with silver pom-poms against a galaxy backdrop.

It’s Opening Night!

🎉✨ The wait is over! Dance Nation by Clare Barron officially opens tonight! 💙🩰To celebrate, today, we’re shouting out the production and creative team! From sleek set design, to killer choreography, these artists have poured their hearts into bringing this bold and unforgettable story to life.**Not pictured are our amazing lighting designer and technical director, Silas Alvarez and our lovely intimacy director, Kim Leone.Join us July 17–26 and experience one of contemporary theatre’s most powerful and talked-about plays.🎟️ Get your tickets now and be part of the excitement—we’ll see you at the theatre! link

Dance Nation meme. Cast members’ childhood faces pasted onto a photo of a competition dance troupe, over the words “MEME NATION”.

Meme Nation

DANCE NATION WITH NO CONTEXT 💃🩰You’ll just have to come see for yourself….Tickets HERE:

A Few Good Men. A Marine in dress blues, mouth covered with duct tape, stands before an upside-down American flag. Sep 18 to 20 and Sep 25 to 27. 20% military discount, code A F G M M I L 2 0, with valid ID at the box office.

A Few Good Men tickets on sale now

⚖️ Honor. Duty. Truth. ⚖️Some orders are meant to be followed. Others demand to be questioned.Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men is the gripping courtroom drama that inspired the iconic film and continues to challenge audiences with its timely questions about justice, loyalty, and moral courage.When the death of a young Marine leads to a military trial, two Navy lawyers uncover a web of secrets that forces everyone involved to ask: What does it truly mean to serve with honor? Packed with razor-sharp dialogue, unforgettable characters, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, A Few Good Men is a powerful theatrical experience that will leave you talking long after the final verdict.Tickets on sale NOW:

Scrapbook collage of childhood and recent photos, reading “MEET COURTNEY”, “DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER”, “FEARLESS LEADER”, “SASSY PANTS”, “PLANT MOM” and “Dance Nation, July 17th to 26th”.

Production Team Spotlight: Director & Assistant Director

🎭✨ Every leap, every laugh, every heartbreaking moment in Dance Nation begins with a shared vision, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have an amazing directing team leading the way.A seasoned choreographer and FTE veteran director, Courtney Fox has guided this company through the wild, funny, vulnerable, and deeply human world of Clare Barron’s Dance Nation, helping each performer discover the truth, humor, and heart at the center of these unforgettable characters.Working alongside Courtney is Assistant Director Liam Thompson. Liam has been an invaluable collaborator throughout the rehearsal process, bringing his special brand of comedy skills, trying his hand at choreography, and helping bring this ambitious production to life. You need to see the face dance.Together, they’ve created a rehearsal room where bold choices are celebrated, every voice is valued, and this remarkable

Poster: “Throwback KARAOKE night. JULY 10TH 8:00 PM. BELT OUT YOUR FAVORITE THROWBACK TUNES! Allstate Community Theatre, 810 Caroline St., 4th Floor”, with cut-out microphones, a record and musical notes.

TONIGHT: Throwback karaoke night

🎤✨ Dust off your favorite hits, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready for a night of nostalgia as we climb into our karaoke time machine!Bring your friends, cheer on your fellow performers, and relive the songs that defined your favorite decade. No experience required, just a love of music and a willingness to have fun.🎶 Tonight, Friday, July 10 at 8:00 PM at Allstate Community Theater. 🎵🎟️ General Admission is $10.Get your tickets here:

Meet Swing Nation scrapbook collage of childhood photos, reading “Anusha Choudhary”, “Swings Connie & Sofia!”, “Loves learning languages and Poetry!”, “Favorite Scene: The Triptych of Girlhood” and “Dance Nation, July 17th to 26th”.

Meet Swing Nation

🩰✨ WELCOME TO SWING NATION ✨🩰In Dance Nation, anything can happen—and that’s where our incredible Swings step in.Tasked with learning multiple tracks, choreography, blocking, and character work, swings are the ultimate backstage superheroes. Their talent, adaptability, and dedication help make every performance possible, and we’re so grateful for the hard work they put in behind the scenes.When you see our swings at the theater, be sure to give them some extra love—they’re an essential part of bringing Clare Barron’s Dance Nation to life. 💜🎟 Dance Nation runs July 17–26 at Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble.

Notebook-page collage of childhood photos with toy horses and a bowl of trail mix, reading “MEET CONNIE”, “Priya Paranthaman”, “Everybody’s cheerleader!”, “Horse girl vibes…”, “Favorite Food SPICY TRAIL MIX!” and “Dance Nation, July 17th to 26th”.

Meet Connie

🩰✨ Character Spotlight: Meet Connie! ✨🩰Connie’s not just fighting for a spot on the team—she’s searching for a place where she truly belongs.Connie is acutely aware of what it means to stand out. She grapples with questions of race, representation, and the pressure of feeling like she has to work twice as hard to be seen. Her journey shines a light on the complicated experience of growing up while trying to reconcile who you are with who the world expects you to be. Connie’s story reminds us that every young person deserves to feel valued, heard, and celebrated for exactly who they are.Clare Barron’s Dance Nation, July 17–26.🎟️ Get your tickets today!

Scrapbook collage of childhood photos on a locker background, reading “MEET Ashlee”, “HEATHER MCINTOSH”, “Fearless!”, “She’s really frickin’ smart!”, “One of the big dogs!” and “Dance Nation, July 17th to 26th”.

Meet Ashlee

🩰✨ Character Spotlight: Meet Ashlee! ✨🩰Determined, fearless, and ready to prove herself, Ashlee is one of the fiercely competitive young dancers at the heart of the Liverpool Dance Works.Ashlee’s passion reminds us that growing up isn’t always graceful—but it is always worth fighting for.Come cheer on Ashlee and the entire team as they leap, stumble, laugh, and discover what it really means to find their place in the world. 💫🎟️ Don’t miss Dance Nation at Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble, running July 17–26!

Collage of production photos under an American flag, with the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo and the words “HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!”

Happy Independence Day from Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble

❤️🤍💙 Today we celebrate the spirit of freedom, resilience, and the wonderfully messy experiment that is democracy. Whether you’re enjoying fireworks, gathering with loved ones, or simply taking a well-earned day to relax, we wish you a safe and joyful Fourth of July.Here’s to laughter, liberty, and the pursuit of……….happiness! ✨

Graphic: “AUDITION CALL. Arron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men, performances Sep. 18th to 27th, callbacks July 9th. Ira Levin, Veronica’s Room, performances Oct. 23rd to Nov. 1st, callbacks July 11th. July 6th & 7th, 6:30 to 9:30PM. Allstate Community Theater, 810 Caroline, 4th Floor.”

Audition update: A Few Good Men and Veronica’s Room

AUDITION UPDATE! 🎭Audition slots are FULL for tonight’s round of auditions. If you’d still like to be seen, please send an email to ally@fredtheatre.org!Auditions are held at Allstate Community Theater, 810 Caroline Street, 4th Floor, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.Sign up here:A Few Good Men audition info:Veronica’s Room audition info:

Collage of childhood photos on a blue checkerboard background, reading “Meet LUKE”, “Jared Elton”, “Just a little nerdy…”, “Has a good heart”, “The only boy on the team” and “Dance Nation, July 17th to 26th”.

Meet Luke

🏠Character Spotlight: Meet Luke! ❤Luke is the only boy on the competition dance team, but don’t mistake him for an outsider. He’s every bit as dedicated, talented, and determined as the girls around him—even if he sometimes struggles to find where he fits.As the team prepares for a national competition, Luke navigates the pressures of adolescence, the complicated dynamics of friendship and first crushes. Funny, vulnerable, and full of heart, Luke reminds us that growing up is its own kind of choreography.Experience the joy, chaos, and emotional honesty of Clare Barron’s Dance Nation!🎟️ July 17–26! Get your tickets HERE:

Notebook-page collage of childhood dance photos, reading “MEET ZUZU”, “Clarisse Swartley”, “Pasionate”, “Dedicated”, “Just wants to shine” and “Dance Nation, July 17th to 26th”.

Meet Zuzu

🩰 Character Spotlight: Meet Zuzu! 🩰Zuzu has one goal: finally be the best. Every rehearsal is a chance to push harder, dance bigger, and get one step closer to her dreams.But ambition comes with a cost. As friendships are tested and insecurities bubble to the surface, Zuzu discovers that growing up isn’t just about perfecting your technique—it’s about figuring out who you are when the music stops.Come experience Clare Barron’s wildly funny, deeply moving Dance Nation and meet all the unforgettable young dancers who are fighting for a chance to shine.🎟️ July 17–26! Get your tickets HERE:

Collage of photos from the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble booth at Pride, with a progress-flag Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo and the words “fxbg PRIDE” in rainbow letters. The booth banner reads “Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble, www.fredericksburgtheatre.org”.

Join FTE at the FXBG 2026 Pride Festival

🌈 Don’t forget to stop by tomorrow and say hello to us at the FXBG 2026 PRIDE Festival!We’ll be out celebrating community, creativity, inclusion, and the power of storytelling with our friends and neighbors. Whether you’re a longtime supporter, curious about upcoming productions, interested in getting involved, or just want to chat about theatre, we’d love to meet you!Stop by our booth to learn more about what’s coming up this season, meet some of our team, and maybe even grab some FTE goodies.We believe that theatre is for everyone, and we’re proud to stand with and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at this year’s PRIDE festival.- Saturday June 27th, Riverfront Park - 11:00am - 4:00pmSee you there! 🎭❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Character card laid out as a spiral notebook page on a corkboard, reading “MEET VANESSA” with “Andie Lang” beneath, and the notes “gives her all at every performance” and “just a little clumsy....” around a collage of photographs. At the foot, “DANCE NATION” in red and black brush lettering and “July 17th – 26th”; the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo is at the top left.

Meet Vanessa

🩰 Meet Vanessa (aka The Crumpled Sailor) ⚓A fierce competitor and a passionate dancer, Vanessa shines bright on the stage… until her little… um…. mishap. 😬Don’t miss Dance Nation, running July 17–26!🎟️ Get your tickets today and come cheer on Vanessa and the rest of the team as they dance their hearts out.

Banner reading “DANCE NATION BY CLARE BARRON” in red brush lettering over a pale blue wash, with “DIRECTED BY COURTNEY FOX” and “JULY 17TH – 19TH, JULY 24TH – 26TH” beneath, and the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo at the top right. A cut-out figure in a teal costume stands at the left edge.

Dance Nation fundraiser

🩰 Help Us Reflect Greatness! 🩰As we prepare for our upcoming production of Clare Barron’s Dance Nation, we’re raising funds to purchase portable rehearsal mirrors for our cast. These mirrors will give our performers the tools they need to refine choreography, build confidence, and bring this energetic, hilarious, and heartfelt story to life.Every contribution, big or small, helps us create a stronger rehearsal environment and invest in the artists who make our productions possible.If you’d like to support Dance Nation and the future of community theatre in Fredericksburg, please consider making a donation today!Thank you for helping our dancers shine. 💙✨

Character card on a pink ground reading “Meet Amina”, with the notes “The *star* dancer”, “Loves ballet”, “Perfectionist” and the name “Becky Brassfield” around a collage of photographs, some inside a cut-out camera and a pair of headphones. At the foot, “DANCE NATION” in red and black brush lettering, “July 17th – 26th” and the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo.

Meet Amina

🩰 As the team’s standout performer, Amina seems destined for greatness, carrying the weight of high expectations while chasing her dream of becoming the best. Confident, disciplined, and fiercely competitive, she’s determined to make it all the way to Nationals.But being the star isn’t always easy. As friendships are tested and ambitions collide, Amina must navigate the pressures of perfection, the complexities of growing up, and what it truly means to succeed.Catch Amina and the rest of the Dance Nation team as they leap, stumble, and fight their way toward their dreams in Clare Barron’s wildly funny and deeply moving Dance Nation.🎟️ Dance Nation runs July 17–26!Tickets HERE:

Poster: “fte Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble presents William Shakespeare’s MACBETH, directed by Heather McIntosh. June 27th 5:30 PM. Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701”, over a figure in a hat and suit with hands reaching toward a blood spatter.

Macbeth arrives at Mountain Run Winery

🌙🕵️ A dark ambition. A deadly prophecy. A trail of blood in the shadows.FTE is proud to announce that Shakespeare’s MACBETH arrives at Mountain Run Winery with a bold film noir twist. Experience Shakespeare’s timeless tale reimagined through the stylish lens of classic noir cinema, where every shadow hides a secret and every choice comes at a cost. 🗡🩸🍷🎭 Fine wine. Summer evenings. Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before.Join us at Mountain Run Winery, June 27th at 5:30pm.Tickets HERE

Graphic reading “JUNE 19TH, JUNETEENTH, FREEDOM DAY” with the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo, set on a heart inside a Kente-pattern border of red, black, green and gold.

Honoring Juneteenth

Today, FTE is honoring Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of justice.Theatre has the power to amplify voices, share stories, and bring communities together through understanding and empathy. As we commemorate this important day, we reflect on the rich contributions of Black artists, storytellers, and visionaries whose work continues to shape our stages and our world.We celebrate freedom, honor history, and recommit ourselves to fostering a creative community where every voice can be heard.Happy Juneteenth. ❤️🖤💚 💛

Character card reading “MEET SOFIA” in teal lettering on a purple and green ground, with “Allyson Dodson” on a yellow tag and the notes “BIG FAN OF A BOW”, “SHE KNOWS WHAT’S UP.”, “FAVORITE DANCE CLASSES: TAP & HIP HOP” and “XOXO” around a collage of photographs. At the foot, “DANCE NATION” in red and black brush lettering, “July 17th – 26th” and the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo.

Meet Sofia

💜 She knows what’s up…Sofia’s big and brash personality makes her the one her team mates can go to for information about all things adult. (Her big sisters told her so.) But beneath her confidence lies a young girl wrestling with the pressures of growing up and finding her place in her body and in the world.Don’t miss Sofia and the rest of the unforgettable dancers as they leap, stumble, dream, and fight for their moment in the spotlight.- 💃 Dance Nation by Clare Barron - 📅 July 17–26🎟️ Get your tickets today!

Character card reading “MEET MAEVE” in purple lettering, with “Collette ‘Cori’ Riddle” on a purple tag and the notes “Dreamer”, “Soft spot for animals”, “Creating my own path” and “Major wolf girl vibes” around a collage of photographs. At the foot, “DANCE NATION” in red and black brush lettering and “July 17th – 26th”; the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo is at the top left.

Meet Maeve

🐺 Get ready to meet the girl who howls at the moon and dances with her whole heart…Maeve! 🐺Wild, determined, and absolutely obsessed with wolves, Maeve sees herself as part of the pack. She admires their strength, loyalty, and fierce independence—and she isn’t afraid to let her imagination run free. Whether she’s sharing her vast knowledge about wolves or pushing herself to be the best, Maeve brings passion, intensity, and a unique perspective to the team.Meet the whole team at DANCE NATION by Clare Barron, opening July 17th!

Macbeth artwork of ravens over a city skyline, with a red banner reading “POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, JUNE 21” and the lines “Shakespeare on the Lawn at Historic Kenmore. Saturdays & Sundays: June 6, 7, 13 & 14”, plus the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble, George Washington Foundation and Lewis Insurance Associates logos.

Show postponed

ATTENTION! SHOW POSTPONED! 🗡️🩸Final performance is today, Sunday, June 21. We’ll see you tonight at 6:30 p.m.This post originally announced the weather postponement: Event Postponed! Due to the potential for severe weather tonight, we have decided to postpone our final night of Shakespeare on the Lawn to Sunday, June 21 at 6:30pm. 🎟️If you already have tickets for tonight’s performance, please contact us at learn@gwffoundation.org or 540-370-0732 ext. 1202 to move your tickets to the rain date or request a refund. 🎟️If you woold like to purchase tickets for Sunday, June 21, you can go here: -- George Washington’s Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore

Two performers against a grey brick wall: one sits in a dark suit and open white shirt looking down; the other stands behind in a teal blouse and a gold cross, arms draped over their shoulders, speaking close to their ear.

Stars, hide your fires

Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires… 🗡️🩸Special thanks to Keri Church of Keri-VA Wedding Photographer for these amazing shots!You have two more chances to see MACBETH on the Historic Lawn at Kenmore. Tonight and tomorrow at 6:30pm!Tickets here 🎟️:

Audition call poster over a US flag in shadow, headed “AUDITION CALL” beside the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo. Left: “ARRON SORKIN’S A FEW GOOD MEN. PERFORMANCES: SEP. 18TH –27TH. CALLBACKS JULY 9TH”, with the author’s name misspelled as printed. Right: “IRA LEVIN. VERONICA’S ROOM. PERFORMANCES: OCT. 23RD – NOV. 1ST. CALLBACKS JULY 11TH”. Centre, over an ornate brass key: “JULY 6TH & 7TH, 6:30 – 9:30PM”. Foot: “ALLSTATE COMMUNITY THEATER 810 CAROLINE | 4TH FLOOR”.

Audition call: A Few Good Men and Veronica’s Room

AUDITION UPDATE! 🎭🎉Audition slots are FULL for tonight’s round of auditions. If you’d still like to be seen, please send an email to ally@fredtheatre.org!- A FEW GOOD MEN Audition Info: - VERONICA’S ROOM Audition Info:Please sign-up for an audition time HERE:No prior experience needed. This is an un-paid, volunteer opportunity.Questions? Email: info@fredtheatre.org

Banner reading “Macbeth” in gold lettering with a small crown over the first letter, a crow flying above it and an engraved city skyline and bridge behind. Below: “Shakespeare on the Lawn at Historic Kenmore. Saturdays & Sundays: June 6, 7, 13 & 14”, with the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo and The George Washington Foundation logo at the left, and “sponsored by LEWIS INSURANCE ASSOCIATES” at the right.

Fredericksburg Free Press covers Macbeth

Rick Horner of the Fredericksburg Free Press takes a look at our Macbeth, FTE’s first, and director Heather McIntosh’s 1950s New York reimagining, where the crime families of postwar Manhattan stand in for Shakespeare’s warring Scottish houses and the Weird Sisters feel right at home among the era’s séances and fortune tellers. 🎭 “This is an experience you don’t get in a theater.” Damian Leone, actor playing MacbethRead the full story at the Fredericksburg Free Press.Tonight is your last chance to see the show, Sunday, June 21, on the lawn at Historic Kenmore. Grounds open at 5:30 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. Get your tickets here.

Poster reading “DANCE NATION BY CLARE BARRON” in red brush lettering, with “DIRECTED BY COURTNEY FOX” at the top right and “JULY 17TH – 19TH, JULY 24TH – 26TH” at the foot beside a QR code. Along the bottom: “ALLSTATE COMMUNITY THEATRE | 810 CAROLINE ST. | 4TH FLOOR”. Above the title, five cut-out figures in dance costumes pose against a pale blue wash, each in a different saturated colour with a photographed face and painted-on eyes, under a pair of paper lightning bolts. The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo is at the top left.

Dance Nation

WE WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD THROUGH DANCE! 🕺🌏😤Join FTE this July when we follow a group of pre-teen competitive dancers as they strive for greatness, grapple with growing up, and discover what it means to find their place in the world.Funny, fearless, and unexpectedly heartfelt, Dance Nation explores ambition, friendship, identity, and the messy beauty of adolescence with unforgettable energy.- 📅 July 17th–26th, Friday & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm - 📍 Fredericksburg Theatre EnsembleGet your tickets HERE:

Cast card headed “DANCE NATION BY CLARE BARON — CAST — JULY 17TH –26TH” with the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo, and twelve headshots each captioned with a role and a name. Top row: Amina, Becky Brassfield; Zuzu, Clarisse Swartley; Connie, Priya Paranthaman; Ashlee, Heather McIntosh; Maeve, Collette “Cori” Riddle; Luke, Jared Elton. Bottom row: Sophia, Ally Dodson; Dance Teacher Pat, Josh Watson; Vanessa / The Moms, Andie Lang; Swing, Cam Hovey; Swing, Anusha Choudhary; Swing, Stacey Sherman.

Announcing the cast and crew of Dance Nation

Announcing the cast and crew of DANCE NATION by Clare Barron!🧑🏻‍🩰🇺🇸💪🏼Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. A play about ambition, growing up, and how to find our souls in the heat of it all. 👯‍♀️😤❤️‍🔥Running July 17th - 26thTickets on sale NOW:

A performer in a rust plaid jacket, white shirt and blue tie stands in a bar-room set with both arms spread and one finger raised, mid-line. A wall of small framed pictures and a sign reading “DRAMATIC EXIT” are behind.

Meet Schmendiman

🎭 Few characters burst onto the stage with as much confidence—and questionable self-awareness…Convinced of his own brilliance, Schmendiman eagerly inserts himself into conversations with some of history’s greatest minds, offering opinions that are often as entertaining as they are misguided. Schmendiman’s enthusiasm and determination make him oddly endearing—and impossible to ignore.Steve Martin’s PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE returns to the stage TONIGHT!Get your tickets before they’re gone! 🎨🍷💫

Three performers rehearse on a sunlit lawn, two kneeling back to back holding scripts and speaking, a third kneeling between them in a patterned crown. A fourth person stands behind, pointing.

Something wicked this way comes

🩸🗡️ As we open MACBETH on the lawn at Historic Kenmore, we’re taking a look back at some fun rehearsal moments. Shout out to Nate Nelson and Marcus Lawrence who stepped in as fight choreographers for all of the intense battle scenes you’ll see TONIGHT!Shakespeare on the Lawn at Historic KenmoreThe evenings of June 6, 7, 13, and 14Gates open at 5:30 pm, performance starts at 6:30 pm.ADMISSION- Adults: $20 - Students: $10 - Children under 6: Free🎟Tickets:Special thanks to Lewis Insurance Associates.

Poster on black with an ornate brass key and an antique porcelain doll. It reads “AUDITION INFORMATION SESSION”, “IRA LEVIN”, “VERONICA’S ROOM”, “FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH 7PM – 8PM”, “DIRECTOR CLARISSE SWARTLEY” beside a framed portrait, “AUDITIONS: JULY 6TH & 7TH, 6:30 – 9:30PM”, “PERFORMANCES: OCT. 23RD – NOV. 1ST, CALLBACKS JULY 11TH” and “ALLSTATE COMMUNITY THEATRE | 810 CAROLINE | 4TH FLOOR”, with the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo at the top left.

Veronica’s Room audition information session

🎭 Thinking about auditioning for Veronica’s Room? Come join us for an Audition Information Session with director, Clarisse Swartley on Friday, June 12th!Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, this is a great opportunity to learn what to expect, ask questions, and build your confidence before auditions.And be sure to stick around afterward for Broadway Karaoke! 🎤✨Bring your questions, your enthusiasm, and maybe your favorite show tune. We can’t wait to see you there!

Reads “happy PRIDE month” in purple and white lettering over a rainbow gradient, with the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo set inside a Progress Pride flag roundel. Around it, five photographs of drag performers on stage in sequins, feather boas and wigs, one holding a microphone.

Happy Pride Month from FTE

🌈 At FTE, we believe that every story deserves to be told, every voice deserves to be heard, and every person deserves to be celebrated for who they are.This Pride Month, we honor the LGBTQ+ artists, audiences, volunteers, and community members who enrich our stage and our lives with their creativity, courage, and authenticity. Theatre has always been a place where people can explore identity, build understanding, and find belonging—and we are proud to continue fostering a welcoming space for all.Happy Pride Month, Fredericksburg! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Two performers sit at a bar-room table in the dark, looking up at a lit painting on the green wall: a canvas of angular figures with mask-like faces. Smaller framed pictures and a wood dado surround it.

Everything you can imagine is real

💫🍷🎨 Congratulations to the cast and crew of Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile on their closing performance!We will see you all soon on the lawn at Historic Kenmore for William Shakespeare’s MACBETH 🗡️🩸🎭

A performer in a grey suit over a green paisley waistcoat stands mid-step in a bar-room set, holding a black hat out at arm’s length. A framed landscape painting, a brick wall and empty tables and chairs are behind.

Meet Gaston

Meet Gaston — a regular at the Lapin Agile with plenty to say and absolutely no shortage of opinions. 🍷😂Gaston brings humor, heart, and a wonderfully ordinary perspective to a bar filled with extraordinary personalities. Surrounded by artists, inventors, and dreamers, he somehow manages to keep up… most of the time. Charming, curious, and delightfully relatable, Gaston is one of the many unforgettable characters you’ll meet in Steve Martin’s clever comedy about art, science, and the people caught in between. 🎭✨Make sure to get your tickets to this afternoon’s matinee performance of PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE!

Poster reading “PICASSO at the LAPIN AGILE” in a yellow frame, with the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo at the foot. Behind it, a performer in a rust plaid jacket stands on a bar-room table with both arms flung up, another performer watching from behind the bar. Two pop-art cut-outs are pasted over the lower left: a figure in a striped shirt and a figure with wild white hair in red sunglasses.

Picture it: Paris, 1904

PICTURE IT. Paris. 1904. Einstein and Picasso walk into a bar! 🍷☕️🎭Steve Martin’s PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE opens in just 3 days! Don’t wait! Get your tickets, TODAY! 🎨💫

Picasso at the Lapin Agile trailer

What happens when a young Picasso and a young Einstein walk into the same Paris bar? 🎨⚡️🍷Find out in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, opening this FRIDAY, May 22nd!Written by Steve Martin, this clever and hilarious comedy imagines an unforgettable meeting between two brilliant minds before either became famous. Full of sharp wit, big ideas, and unexpected laughs, it’s a night at the theatre you won’t want to miss. Join us and experience the fun, philosophy, and chaos of turn-of-the-century Paris brought to life on stage. 🎭Get your tickets TODAY:A special thank you to Robert Kendzie for putting together this awesome promo video for us! Make sure you check out more of his work with The Northern Virginia Motion Picture Co-op at 🎥

About Us

Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble is a 501c3 non-profit that took to the stage in the spring of 2011 reveling in guilty laughs and celebrating the art of the uncomfortable through quality theatre productions.

We are based out of the Allstate Community Theater of Fredericksburg, which is managed and operated by Stage Door Productions. We also work with outdoor venues in the area, most recently Historic Kenmore’s Shakespeare on the Lawn and Mountain Run Winery, bringing our quirky group of loveable weirdos out into the open for all to enjoy!

We welcome everyone to join our creative chaos. Actors. Directors. Set Designers. Crew members. Donors. Playwrights. House Managers. Production Volunteers. Everyone is welcome whether it’s their first production or their 100th.

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Auditions

Summer & Smoke by Tennessee Williams. Auditions Oct. 4th 6:30pm and Oct. 8th 1:00pm, callbacks Oct. 11th by invitation. Performance dates January 22nd to 31st. 803 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

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FTE’s Season 2027 begins with Tennessee Williams’ haunting and deeply human classic, Summer and Smoke. 🌿🔥

Set in a small Southern town, Summer and Smoke explores desire, repression, faith, and the longing to be truly seen.

*Non-union/non-paid

**No prior experience needed

📅 AUDITIONS: Oct. 4th & 8th (Callbacks by invitation Oct. 11th)

📍 LOCATION: Masonic Lodge of Fredericksburg

Questions? Email Clarisse@Fredtheatre.org

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Welcome to the volunteer resource center, the one stop page for everything volunteer related. If you have any suggestions for additions to this page, please email FTEVolunteers@fredtheatre.org.

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If you’re having any trouble in the theater or with a fellow volunteer, please fill out our complaint form below or email culturecommittee@fredtheatre.org

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Volunteer FAQs

What is a Truffle Pig?

We call our volunteers Truffle Pigs because truffle pigs are a type of pig trained to go out and hunt for truffles - very valuable mushrooms. Likewise, when FTE began, looking for shows that showcased our mission made volunteers feel like pigs hunting for truffles

Why do I need to sign the Code of Conduct?

Because FTE is an organization that puts its volunteers first. Our goal is to provide you with a positive experience when working with us. And because we often delve into sensitive topics in our productions, it’s important that we approach all of our theater work safely, cooperatively, and with kindness.

What are some of the things I can do as a volunteer?

Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes here at FTE. Most frequently we are in need of volunteers to help us run box office, tend the bar, or usher audience members to their seats during a show run. You don’t have to be available for every night, but signing up for one of these opportunities on our Facebook is a great help. If you’re interested in theater production, we can also always use volunteer crew members to build/paint the set (set crew), change scenes during a performance (run crew), help actors with costume changes (dressers), or take on specialty jobs like Costumes, Sound/Lights, Stage Managing, Directing, etc. If you aren’t sure where to start, ask our volunteer coordinator at FTEVolunteers@fredtheatre.org

How do I get into Leadership?

Most leadership positions require some tenure with FTE; however, we’re always happy for anyone taking initiative to be a leader. If you’re interested in directing a show or being a lead designer, you’ll need to assist a current director/designer for a season first (email the Artistic Director for more information). If you want to join leadership teams that make decisions, you may want to start with our various committees. Committees generally don’t require anything more than the drive to get tasks done and are great places to show your leadership qualities.

Is Acting in a show also Volunteering?

It very much is! FTE is a fully volunteer run organization. Many of our volunteers run the gamut from design to performance to administration. Any time you spend at the theater as a volunteer is greatly appreciated!

What can I do if I want to work on a specific show?

If you hear about a show we’re producing in the upcoming season and wish to join the production team, please reach out to our Artistic Director to find out what opportunities are available at that time.

Contact Us

info@fredtheatre.org

810 Caroline Street, 4th Floor, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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FTE Leadership

Board Chair
Devon Clark
Artistic Director
Allyson McCormick
Technical Director
Silas Alvarez
Treasurer
Melissa Hennessey
Secretary
Courtney Fox
Head of Production Design
Kylie Clark

FTE Board

  • Doy Demsick
  • David Sobyra
  • Anne Lloyd
  • Trip Lloyd