Remembering September 11

Posted Sep 12, 2026

Behind the scenes: costumes and community support

🎖️ 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

Five members of the A Few Good Men cast and crew squeeze into a selfie in the stadium stands, all smiles in caps and sunglasses.

Posted Aug 24, 2026

A night out at the ballpark

“My softball team’s playing Bethesda Medical tomorrow, I can’t be concerned with anything right now.” ⚾️👨🏻‍⚖️🇺🇸🫡The cast and crew of Aaron Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN traded their fatigues for ball caps and a little cast bonding at fred_nats stadium yesterday!Our very own Daniel Kaffee (Timbo Limbo) and Jeffery Howard (Liam) even got to ham…burger it up in the 6th inning burger race! 🍔Check out these folks and the rest of our incredible cast and crew on the Allstate Community Theater stage in just one month!🎟️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.

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.

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!

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.

Cast and crew jog down a gravel park path toward the setting sun, one runner in a Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble shirt.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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 [email protected]!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! 🎭❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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. ❤️🖤💚 💛

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 [email protected]!- 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: [email protected]

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! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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