Fauquier Community Theatre 45th Anniversary Season Warrenton, VA
WELCOME
Director's Notes Thank you for visiting Our Town . This show has been years in the making (well, years in the waiting) but the universe has finally brought us here. To You. To bear witness to the magic, the love and this beautiful story. I am so grateful to this cast and crew for their dedication to bring my version to the stage. This was the first show in which I saw my father make magic, when he breathed life into Simon Stimson. It wasn’t my first show or his but this play had a different kind of magic. Not one of fantasy but of real life. This magic, this true reflection of everyday and of everyone, sent electricity through my soul. The love of a father and daughter, the love of family, and the pain of love lost. Thornton had put into writing what all of us at one point or another feels and experiences. At that young age, it blew my mind and opened my heart. I hope you find some magic here today. Enjoy the show! S* I would love to share my gratitude to the best producer anyone could have. Stub, with your support and trust you drove me to make the best out of everything. Your positivity and generosity is a gift and I am blessed to call you my friend. xx Thank you to Emily M. for stepping up to be stage manager and helping me remember how fantastic chaos can be! xx Alecia, thank you for being the best social director a director could wish for and for always stepping in and helping out, you’re amazing! xx Marty, thank you for taking on anything I could throw at you. I’m in awe of you! xx Jiles and Bronson thank you for always supporting me and the production! I'm proud of you both!! xx Thank you, Fallon for all your support, great conversations and your yummy cookies! xx Thank you to the entire cast for always supporting each other and me and for putting your whole hearts into creating this wonderful magic. You are all stupendous! I am forever grateful! xx Thank you to my parents Kevin and Juana for showing me the magic of theatre and the arts. For being the best and most supportive parents in the world! Los quiero mucho xx Thank you to my daughters, Gwen and Ellie, for their love and support and for reminding me to eat during tech week. Mama loves you! xx I want to give my love and a very special thanks to my husband John, who has been there for me for the past twenty-three years and continues to be there for me today. I could not have done it without you! (See, I put it in writing. Wink.) I love you! xx ___________________________________________________________________ Special Thanks To Glenn Lorenz and Associated Consultants, Inc. who graciously donated sound equipment and me for the run of this performance. Boss, thank you! Be back soon! Kelp Armstrong for coming in and volunteering your artistic eye. Thanks! Scott Graham for climbing those ladders to move lights. You rock! Dan Martin for helping with sound. Morgan Pepin and Cole Clark for joining us in a pinch! I appreciate you! Nancy Estey for taking over the role of Lady in the Box. You're a "light" saver! xx Thanks to everyone who supported me throughout this production. It means the world. xx Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Warrenton Presbyterian Church for rehearsal space Stephen Rummel Photography Grants from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, PATH Foundation, and The Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation.
Fauquier Community Theatre 45th Anniversary Season
PRESENTS
OUR TOWN
by Thornton Wilder
with
Stub Estey
Scott Graham
Therese Albrigo
Marty Kelly
Fallon Duff
Sharon Ray
Jiles Burnham
Kiera Pechiney Gene Schmiel Robin Dalusung Leigh Somerville
Cambric Teasley
Angelina LookingGlass
Larry Finkel Nancy Estey Anna Boston Sofia Irwin Ella Parnell
Alecia Nault
Bronson Rodriguez Emily Mossburg
Emily Ray
Olivia Ray
Gregory Leggott
Set Construction John Bronder Sonia Bronder
Costumer s Sabrina Chandler Claudia Tameris
Light/Sound/Set Design Sonia Bronder
Stage Manager Emily Mossburg
Sound Engineers Cole Clark Morgan Pepin
Hair/Makeup Cast
Musical Arr and Organist Bronson Rodriguez
Stage Crew Anna Boston/Emily Ray/Ella Parnell/Olivia Ray/Sofia Irwin
Directed by Sonia Bronder
Produced by
Stub Estey
Fauquier Community Theatre’s production of OUR TOWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
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CAST
In Order of Appearance
Stage Manager
Stub Estey
Dr. Gibbs
Scott Graham
Joe Crowell/Si Crowell
Therese Albrigo
Howie Newsome (George Gibbs/SamCraig US)
Marty Kelly
Mrs. Gibbs
Fallon Duff
Mrs. Webb
Sharon Ray
George Gibbs (Howie Newsome US)
Jiles Burnham
Rebecca Gibbs
Kiera Pechiney
Wally Webb
Cambric Teasley
Emily Webb
Angelina LookingGlass
Prof. Willard/Constable Warren/Joe Stoddard
Gene Schm iel
Mr. Webb
Larry Finkel
Woman in the Balcony (Mrs. Soames US/Swing)
Alecia Nault
Man in the Auditorium
Mia Dalusung
Lady in the Box
Nancy Estey
Simon Stimson
Bronson Rodriguez
Mrs. Soames
Leigh Somerville
Sam Craig
Gregory Leggott
Baseball Player #1 (Emily US)
Anna Boston
Baseball Player #2
Emily Ray
Emily Mossburg
Baseball Player #3/Woman Among the Dead (Woman in Balcony US)
Man Among the Dead (Baseball Player #1 US)
Sofia Irwin
Townspeople/Mr. Carter
Ella Parnell
Townspeople/Ensemble
Olivia Ray
CREW
Crew Members
Stage Manager
Emily Mossburg
Costumers
Sabrina Chandler Claudia Tameris
Initial Makeup Consultations
Mackenzie Chandler
Light/Sound/Set Designer
Sonia Bronder
Light Engineer
Morgan Pepin
Sound Engineer
Cole Clark
Scenic Painter
Todd Skiles
Set Construction
John Bronder Sonia Bronder Sofia Irwin Emily Ray Ella Parnell Olivia Ray Anna Boston
Stage Crew
WHO'S WHO
Stub Estey as Stage Manager Being cast as Stage Manager in Our Town is icing on a cake baked with ingredients from prior FCT roles in My Fair Lady; It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play; Bad Auditions on Camera; Jesus Christ Superstar; Gift of the Magi; and The Greatest Generation Speaks . Kudos to the hard-working cast and our excellent director! Thanks and love to Nancy for her constant support.
Scott Graham
as Dr. Gibbs
Scott is thrilled to make his debut with FCT. He has been seen as Friar Laurence in Romeo and Juliet , George in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf , and Saul in True West . Some of his favorite roles include Billy in The House of Blue Leaves , Pozzo in Waiting for Godot , Orin in Children of a Lesser God , and Eugene in Brighton Beach Memoirs (many, many moons ago).
Therese Albrigo
as Joe Crowell/Si Crowell
Therese is a homeschooled freshman in high school and is excited to be in her first full length play! Her first show at FCT was James and the Giant Peach last summer and she is thrilled to do more. She loves the cast and is so thankful to be in a show with these amazing people. She would like to thank her family and friends for rides, and God for always being good!
Marty Kelly
as Howie Newsome (George Gibbs/Same Craig US)
Marty is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, and was last seen at FCT dancing in flippers for Mamma Mia . He would like to thank the crew, the production team and the cast for their dedication. He would also like to thank the support he's received from his family, friends, and boyfriend. Most importantly, he thanks God for life.
Fallon Duff
as Mrs. Gibbs
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Fallon trained and preformed at ACT. Her love of theatre took her to NYC and later to Utah where she joined BYU's BFA in acting program. Fallon has played roles from Shakespeare to Kaufman & Hart and is thrilled to join FCT in this Production of Our Town . She would like to thank her four children and especially her husband!!
WHO'S WHO
Sharon Ray as Mrs. Webb Sharon is making her FCT debut in Our Town. A professor of special education at George Mason University, she enjoys running, tennis and spending time with friends and family. Sharon is thankful to her loved ones for their patience and support during this theatrical experience, as well as all the talented new friends she has made during this wonderful production.
Jiles Burnham
as George Gibbs (Howie Newsome US) Jiles' first show with FCT was almost 11 years ago. He was 9 and during that time on this stage he fell in love with theatre, and is so excited to be back here for his first lead role. He is very grateful for an amazing cast and crew who really put their all into this production. It really does take a village to put on Our Town ! as Rebecca Gibbs Kiera Pechiney is thrilled to be in her first full length play. She is a junior in high school who appeared as Ladybug in FCT's James and the Giant Peach this past summer. Kiera has also performed in one act plays for Upper Room Theatre Ministry's Winter Cabaret in 2022 and 2023. She would like to thank everyone involved in this awesome production for a great experience. Kiera Pechiney
Cambric Teasley
as Wally Webb
Cambric is excited to be on stage for his first time with FCT. He loves it and is looking forward to upcoming productions. He loves animals and has five cats, a rabbit, and a hamster. When not onstage Cam loves to draw and paint. He thanks his family for their love and support.
Angelina LookingGlass
as Emily Webb
Angelina LookingGlass is a Indigenous actress from the DMV area making her FCT debut. She is a singer and dancer and is set to lead an upcoming short film. She is grateful for her support system and hopes you enjoy the show.
WHO'S WHO
Gene Schm ie l
as Prof. Willard/Constable Warren/Joe Stoddard This is Gene's eighth appearance on the FCT stage, but the first in which he has had to play multiple roles. As an historian, he particularly appreciated the opportunity to play three prototypical roles of Americana in the early 20th century. It has been a challenge, but a rewarding and stimulating one, primarily because Our Town is one of America's greatest plays. as Mr. Webb Having recently performed in the very successful run of Holiday Inn , Larry returns to FCT and is honored to be in this excellent production of an iconic American Play. He has won Lofty Awards for his roles in Side by Side by Sondheim and Shakespeare’s As You Like It and was nominated in 2022 for a Broadway World Washington DC acting award for his role in FCT’s Shoah . Larry Finkel Alecia Nault as Woman in the Balcony (Mrs. Soames US/Swing) Alecia is humbled to be back for her fourth FCT production. Our Town has the ability to change lives, and by being part of this cast you feel it first-hand. Thank you to my friends and family, whose endless encouragement and sacrifice reminds me daily that "happiness is the great thing". Mia Dalusung as Man in the Auditorium Mia is a homeschooled 10th grade student, with Our Town being only her fifth time on stage. Her first production was in Upper Room Theatre's HONK! where she played the character of Bubbles the duckling. Since then, she has had minor roles in two OPHS productions, and a supporting role in Epiphany Players production of Roll With It.
Nancy Estey
as Lady in the Box
This is Nancy’s first time onstage since playing Emily Webb in her eighth-grade Our Town . Prior experience as a telephone company sales rep, bringing up two children, special education teacher’s aide, and countless volunteer jobs over the years have prepared her well to play her part in Grover’s Corners. Seeing her here will be a surprise for her kids and granddaughters!
WHO'S WHO
Leigh Somerville
as Mrs. Soames
Leigh first stepped on stage in 1958 as a third-grader at The Plains Elementary. She starred as Little Mary Sunshine at FHS in 1968 and then moved from Virginia to perform on Carolina stages. In her role in Our Town , she proudly proves, you can come home again.
Anna is a lifelong Fauquier County resident. After years of watching FCT’s repertoire, she is thrilled to make her debut here. Her previous shows are the Better Tomorrow Showcase and Matilda, both with Hope Drama Camp. She gives thanks for this experience and her wonderful cast and crew. Anna hopes that you enjoy the show and the lessons learned from it, here in Our Town. Anna Boston as Baseball Player # 1 (Emily US)
Emily Ray
as Baseball Player #2
Emily is excited to be in Our Town . Emily made her debut in her school play called Camp Kindness. She has also been in Alice in Wonderland, Arms Distance, A Christmas Carol, Willy Wonka, and Miracle on 34th Street . Outside of theatre she enjoys drawing & writing. She wants to thank her family for their support during her productions. She hopes you enjoy Our Town!
Emily Mossburg
as Baseball Player #3/Woman Among the Dead
(Woman in the Balcony (US)
Emily is making her FCT debut after a 12 year hiatus from performing. Raising her two sons and her career as a therapist. She'd like to thank Sonia for the opportunity to be a part of this production. She'd also like to thank her mom for encouraging her to return to her roots and her first love, performing. And her sons for their patience and love.
Gregory Leggott
as Sam Craig
Greg would like to thank the director for giving him the opportunity to be a part of this production; the cast, for being such a pleasure to work with; and the crew, for all their hard work. Most importantly, he would like to thank his family, friends, and the audience, without whom there would be no show.
WHO'S WHO
Bronson Rodriguez as Simon Stimson Bronson is a senior vocal performance major at George Mason University. His background is primarily in Opera. He has performed roles such as Roderigo in Verdi's Otello and King Kasper in Amahl and the Night Visitors with GMU Opera and Shakespeare Opera Theater, and will be singing the role of Alfred in GMU Opera's upcoming product of Die Flederm aus.
Sofia Irwin
as Man Among the Dead (Baseball Player #1 US) Sofia is thrilled to be making her debut with FCT. She grew up with community choirs and church plays, and will be stepping onto the big stage for the first time. She is a homeschool student and would like to thank her parents for helping her through it all.
Ella Parnell as Townspeople/Mr. Carter Ms. Parnell attends Gainesville Middle School. She has performed with Shakespeare Opera Theatre as a shepherd in Amahl and the Night Visitors as well as Cypriot Girl in Othello . Ella sang the National Anthem at the Manassas Latino Festival. She was selected for the All- Virginia Middle School Honor Choirs and Prince William County All District Choir. as Townspeople/Ensemble Olivia is performing in her seventh play. She has been acting since the fifth grade, when she first performed in Camp Kindness . She has since been in Alice in Wonderland, Arms Distance Apart, A Christmas Carol, and The Sound of Music , all of which were with Torch Drama Club. Olivia has enjoyed making new friends in the Our Town cast. Many thanks to her family and friends! Olivia Ray
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sabrina Chandler and Claudia Tameris, Seamstress - Sabrina has been making costumes since she was 12 years old, learning from her mother Claudia, with whom she is sharing costuming responsibilities for this show. Working together for 15 years, they brought over 80 years of combined costuming experience to Our Town ! John Bronder, Set Construction - John was happy to help with this production. He crafted the periaktos for this show and is very proud of them. Using a concept employed in ancient Greece and Renaissance theatre, John's beautiful periaktos helps the audience to envision Grover’s Corners, with the use of Todd's paintings. Todd Skiles, Scenic Artist - Todd has done excellent work for several shows at FCT and is the artist behind the beautiful triptychs - those nine rotating paintings on the periaktos at upstage center. You can see Todd's work at local art galleries. Cole Clark and Morgan Pepin - are incredibly experienced Kettle Run High School seniors. Their love of lighting and sound show s in the details of their engineering skills. The entire production team and cast are proud and blessed to have had them join us to create this successful and beautiful show! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Congratulations to the soon graduates! Go Cougars!
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