Casting call for Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'

Fauquier Community Theatre holds tryouts for March 2019 production

Fauquier Community Theatre is pleased to announce a casting call for the production of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” Auditions will be held at Fauquier Enterprise Center, 4137 Weeks Drive, Warrenton, on Friday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. Callbacks by invitation only are Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. For more information and to register for an audition, visit www.FCTstage.org or call 540-349- 8760.

“As You Like It” is one of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies. The most recognizable line from the play begins “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances,” vocalized the character Jaques in the play.

Director Maggie Bausch is seeking actors ages 15 and up.

“I’m also asking people who can sing, dance, or play a musical instrument to come out to audition,” she says, “because this is one of the most musical of Shakespeare’s works. People with familiarity and enthusiasm for Shakespeare are especially welcome!” The show is being produced by Don Richardson, a longtime volunteer with many years of experience at FCT both on stage and off stage.

“As You Like It” will be performed from March 8-24, 2019. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Reserved seating is available online at: www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760. Early reservations are recommended for favorite seating options.

Founded in 1978, FCT is a nonprofit that enriches and entertains a wide range of audiences through a variety of live productions that enhance the cultural life of the community. Cultivating an appreciation of the performing arts, FCT offers quality performances, educates through experience, participates in community activities, and partners with other groups. FCT is supported in part by Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts.

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