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Season 2027….in 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… Drop your guesses in the comments! 👇 🏆 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!

Community theatre… but make it chic

✨ 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.

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!

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 Theatre, 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!

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 drink Your $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

FTE’s 2027 Season reveal is coming SOON!

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?

Unit. Corps. God. Country.

“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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 HERE Special thanks to Cameron Cornnell and B-Kpr Photography for putting together this video!

Ready to find your voice?

🎤🤠 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

A therapist’s perspective on Dance Nation

What a touching and insightful review of opening night’s performance of DANCE NATION by Clare Barron! 🩰😤❤️‍🩹 Local mental health professional, supporter of the arts, and founder of Renaissance Counseling and Consulting, Marty Ferraioli, gives her perspective on the show as a licensed therapist. Come see for yourself! You have two more chances this weekend to see this beautiful show about ambition, growing up, and how to find our souls in the heat of it all. Dance Nation by Clare Barron: July 17–26 Tickets 🎟️ A Therapist’s Perspective of Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble’s Production of

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! 🥳🤫

It’s Opening Night!

🎉✨ 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

Meme Nation

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

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

Production Team Spotlight: Director & Assistant Director

🎭✨ 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

TONIGHT: Throwback karaoke night

🎤✨ 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

🩰✨ 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

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

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!

Happy Independence Day from Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble

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! ✨

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:

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

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

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

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.

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

Meet Amina

🩰 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

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

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. ❤️🖤💚 💛

Meet Sofia

💜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!

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!

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

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: 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

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. 🎭 Read 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.

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 Ensemble Get your tickets HERE:

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 - 26th Tickets on sale NOW:

Meet Schmendiman

🎭 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! 🎨🍷💫

Something wicked this way comes

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 Kenmore The evenings of June 6, 7, 13, and 14 Gates 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.

Mx. Wigglesburg 2026: last day for $10 tickets

Today is the last day for $10 tickets! Price goes up tomorrow as Mx. Wigglesburg 2026 hits the stage! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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!

Happy Pride Month from FTE

🌈 Happy Pride Month from Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble! 🌈 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

Everything you can imagine is real

“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 🗡️🩸🎭

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

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