A night out at the ballpark

Posted Sep 12, 2026

Sign up for the K-12 Educator Support Community

🎖️ 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

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

Posted Sep 27, 2026

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.

Posted Sep 26, 2026

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.

Posted Sep 22, 2026

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.

Posted Sep 21, 2026

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

Posted Sep 20, 2026

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.

Posted Sep 19, 2026

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.

Posted Sep 18, 2026

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.

Posted Sep 17, 2026

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.

Posted Sep 16, 2026

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.

Posted Sep 15, 2026

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.

Posted Sep 11, 2026

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.

Posted Sep 9, 2026

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.

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.

Posted Sep 1, 2026

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.

Posted Aug 27, 2026

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

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.

Posted Aug 25, 2026

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

Posted Aug 14, 2026

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!

Posted Aug 13, 2026

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.

Posted Aug 13, 2026

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.

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

Posted Aug 6, 2026

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.

Posted Aug 5, 2026

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.

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

Posted Jul 31, 2026

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.”

Posted Jul 30, 2026

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.

Posted Jul 29, 2026

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.

Posted Jul 28, 2026

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

Posted Jul 11, 2026

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:

Posted Oct 7, 2026

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

Posted Oct 6, 2026

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.🎟️

Posted Oct 5, 2026

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.

Posted Oct 2, 2026

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! 🎟️

Posted Oct 1, 2026

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!🎟️

Posted Sep 30, 2026

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!🎟️

Posted Sep 28, 2026

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?🎟️:

Posted Sep 5, 2026

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

Posted Sep 4, 2026

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.

Posted Sep 3, 2026

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!

Posted Aug 29, 2026

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!

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

Posted Aug 26, 2026

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. 🎬🐾

Posted Aug 26, 2026

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.

Posted Aug 23, 2026

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!

Posted Aug 15, 2026

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! 🍹

Posted Aug 8, 2026

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”.

Posted Aug 7, 2026

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.

Posted Aug 4, 2026

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?

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

Posted Jul 26, 2026

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.

Posted Jul 25, 2026

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

Posted Jul 24, 2026

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.

Posted Jul 23, 2026

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

Posted Jul 22, 2026

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!

Posted Jul 17, 2026

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.

Posted Jul 17, 2026

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

Posted Jul 13, 2026

Meme Nation

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

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”.

Posted Jul 10, 2026

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

Posted Jul 4, 2026

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.”

Posted Jul 2, 2026

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:

Posted Jun 26, 2026

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! 🎭❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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.

Posted Jun 22, 2026

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

Posted Jun 19, 2026

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. ❤️🖤💚 💛

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.

Posted Jun 14, 2026

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.

Posted Jun 13, 2026

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 🎟️:

Posted Jun 10, 2026

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

Posted Jun 9, 2026

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:

Posted Jun 8, 2026

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:

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.

Posted Jun 6, 2026

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.

Posted Jun 1, 2026

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.

Posted May 31, 2026

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 🗡️🩸🎭

Posted May 19, 2026

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! 🎨💫

Posted May 18, 2026

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 🎥

A night out at the ballpark

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