Posted Jun 8, 2026
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
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 for Dance Nation (PurplePass)
🎭✨ 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
DANCE NATION WITH NO CONTEXT 💃🩰You’ll just have to come see for yourself….Tickets for Dance Nation (PurplePass)
🎉✨ 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! Get tickets for Dance Nation (PurplePass)
“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 for Dance Nation (PurplePass)Special thanks to Cameron Cornnell (Facebook) and B-Kpr Photography (Facebook) for putting together this video!
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 for Dance Nation (PurplePass)
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 for Dance Nation TODAY (PurplePass)!Video courtesy of Cam Cornell and B-Kpr Photography
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 for Dance Nation (PurplePass)📸: Keri Church | Keri-VA Wedding Photographer
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 for Dance Nation NOW (PurplePass)📸: Keri Church | Keri-VA Wedding Photographer
🫡 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 for A Few Good Men TODAY (PurplePass)!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.
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 for POTUS (Fredericksburg Free Press)The curtain closes on ticket sales August 7. Don’t miss your seat.
🎭🗝️ 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! Get tickets for Veronica’s Room (PurplePass)
