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OPEN HOUSE 2026 poster over a photo of people talking in the theatre’s seating and on the stage. The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo. Community Engagement info about volunteer opportunities! Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble Board of Directors: Info on goals and how to contribute! Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble Business: Info about the business of Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble, treasury info, and ways to help. Technical Committee info about Technical theater and ways to get involved! Directors/Artistic: Discuss how to get involved in directing or acting in the upcoming season. Friday, Sep. 11th. From 6:00pm - 8:00pm. 810 Caroline | 4th Floor. www.fredtheatre.org. Allstate Community Theater.

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! 🎭

2026 DIRECTOR PANEL poster: headshots of Ally Dodson, artistic director (Holy Ghosts, A Few Good Men); Devon Clark, Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble board chair (True West, Rent, The Shawshank Redemption); Courtney Fox, Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble board secretary (Dance Nation, In the Next Room); Tim Leece, Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble veteran director (Shape of Things, Barefoot in the Park). “ASK QUESTIONS. HEAR STORIES. GET INSPIRED. Because every great production starts with a vision. FRIDAY, Sep. 11th 6:30 PM. Allstate Community Theatre, 810 Caroline, 4th Floor.”

Director’s Panel + Pop Diva Karaoke!

🎭🎤✨ Ever wonder what goes into bringing a play from the page to the stage? Join Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble for a special Director’s Panel featuring veteran FTE directors sharing their experiences, creative processes, challenges, and the choices that shape a production.Hear what happens behind the scenes—from interpreting a script and developing a vision to collaborating with actors, designers, and the rest of the creative team. Whether you’re an aspiring director, theatre artist, longtime theatre lover, or simply curious about the process, come be part of the conversation!🎬 And when the panel wraps… the spotlight is yours!Stick around for POP DIVA KARAOKE! 🎤💃 Grab the mic and unleash your inner pop superstar with a night of big vocals, bigger personalities, and all your favorite diva anthems. Whether you’re channeling Beyoncé, Britney, Whitney, Gaga, Cher, or your own

The POTUS poster in a shop window with a tape strip across it reading “SOLD OUT”. The poster reads “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. Friday August 14, doors open 6:00 pm, The Griffin on Charles, 911 Charles Street, Downtown Fredericksburg. Tickets $65/ea.”

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!

ACTING WORKSHOP poster: “STORYTELLING THROUGH SONG. FREE! Bring your favorite 32-bar cut and learn how to effectively tell a story while belting your heart out! FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH 6:00 PM. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! WITH ALLYSON DODSON. Allstate Community Theater, 810 Caroline St., 4th Floor.”

Tonight: Acting Through Song Workshop and Country Karaoke

DON’T FORGET! ⚠️Tonight at 6pm is our Acting Through Song Workshop followed by Country Karaoke at 8pm! 🤠🎤🎶🎭Bring sheet music and a instrumental track for your favorite 32-bar musical theatre cut, then stick around and try out your country twang!

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.

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.

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.”

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

ACTING WORKSHOP poster: “STORYTELLING THROUGH SONG. FREE! Bring your favorite 32-bar cut and learn how to effectively tell a story while belting your heart out! FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH 6:00 PM. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! WITH ALLYSON DODSON. Allstate Community Theater, 810 Caroline St., 4th Floor.”

Ready to find your voice?

🎤🤠 Join us for a FREE Acting Through Song Workshop with FTE Artistic Director, Ally Dodson!You’ll learn how to tell a story through music, connect with lyrics, and bring songs to life on stage. Whether you’re preparing for auditions, looking to build confidence, or just love to sing, this workshop is for performers of all experience levels!And when the workshop wraps up… don’t put the mic away! Stay for our Country Music Karaoke Night at 8:00PM and belt out your favorite country classics (or today’s biggest hits) in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. 🎶📅 August 7th @ 6:00 PM📍 810 Caroline St. | 4th Floor🎭 FREE Workshop | 🎤 Karaoke to FollowBring your boots, your best country tunes, and your love of live performance—we’ll see you there!

Poster: “Throwback KARAOKE night. JULY 10TH 8:00 PM. BELT OUT YOUR FAVORITE THROWBACK TUNES! Allstate Community Theatre, 810 Caroline St., 4th Floor”, with cut-out microphones, a record and musical notes.

TONIGHT: Throwback karaoke night

🎤✨ Dust off your favorite hits, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready for a night of nostalgia as we climb into our karaoke time machine!Bring your friends, cheer on your fellow performers, and relive the songs that defined your favorite decade. No experience required, just a love of music and a willingness to have fun.🎶 Tonight, Friday, July 10 at 8:00 PM at Allstate Community Theater. 🎵🎟️ General Admission is $10.Get your tickets here:

Collage of photos from the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble booth at Pride, with a progress-flag Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble logo and the words “fxbg PRIDE” in rainbow letters. The booth banner reads “Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble, www.fredericksburgtheatre.org”.

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! 🎭❤️🧡💛💚💙💜