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Fountain Hills Community Theater

Fountain Hills Community Theater (FHCT) has enjoyed over 22 seasons of award-winning theater. FHCT features both a Mainstage and a fully-dedicated Youth Theater, producing a dozen shows a year, offering year-round after-school performing arts workshops, a full-day teen summer camp and mini-camps for ages 6-12.

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  Fountain Hills Community Theater

  PO Box 18312
  Fountain Hills, 85268

  Phone: (480)837-9661

  Fax: (480)837-5972

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• Locations

  Scottsdale

• Current Events

  10/30/09- 11/15/09

  The Mousetrap Fountain Hills Community Theater

• Upcoming Events

  12/04/09- 12/20/09	The Nutcracker Fountain Hills Community Theater
  01/15/10- 01/31/10	My Fair Lady Fountain Hills Community Theater
  02/05/10- 02/21/10	Cinderella Fountain Hills Community Theater
  02/26/10- 03/14/10	Our Town Fountain Hills Community Theater
  03/19/10- 04/04/10	You Don't Have to Take It Fountain Hills Community Theater
  04/09/10- 04/25/10	You Can't Take it With You Fountain Hills Community Theater
  05/14/10- 05/30/10	Midsummer Dreamin' Fountain Hills Community Theater

• Member Reviews

  • Event Name: WhoWhatWhenWhyHow!
    "Satisfied season ticket holder!"
    Review posted by: Love this kids theater! from Fountain Hills, AZ, Oct 13, 2009
    

    Good show, good timing, good acting by all the kids. Especially liked Sherlock Holmes, his sidekick Watson, the blind Butler as well as the Irish Cook. Really loved the hunchback! The gags and set... Expand

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    Good show, good timing, good acting by all the kids. Especially liked Sherlock Holmes, his sidekick Watson, the blind Butler as well as the Irish Cook. Really loved the hunchback! The gags and set were great too! Another fine moment for Ross Collins! This youth theater does very fine work on a limited budget and doesn't get the recognition it deserves! Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Sound of Music- 2 shows added!
    "Decent Production"
    Review posted by: Courtney from Tempe, AZ, Oct 09, 2009
    

    My husband and I saw this on Sunday afternoon and thought it was pretty good. Maybe the two leads were slightly miscast, but Maria could sing the phone book and it would still be entertaining.... Expand

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    My husband and I saw this on Sunday afternoon and thought it was pretty good. Maybe the two leads were slightly miscast, but Maria could sing the phone book and it would still be entertaining. Supporting players made this show work. The actor playing the Captain was just ok, but the end scene where he sings Edelweiss was very moving. Nuns were a little "pretentious" with their singing, but that is the nature of singing like that anyway. Heartwarming, humorous and dramatic performances, all in the right places. Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Sound of Music- 2 shows added!
    "Know your facts before you post something, please!"
    Comment posted by: valleyperformer from Phoenix, AZ USA, Oct 07, 2009
    

    Actually, MANY of the performers on the Fountain Hills stage are professional singers/actors. And the director is professional, as well. Just because these actors donate their time to entertain the... Expand

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    Actually, MANY of the performers on the Fountain Hills stage are professional singers/actors. And the director is professional, as well. Just because these actors donate their time to entertain the community does not mean that they have not done professional work in the past. I know many that have. But because it is a community theatre, you will see various levels of talent and experience in the actors in each show. But don't assume that there are no professionals mixed in with the newbies! Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Sound of Music- 2 shows added!
    "Okay Evening"
    Review posted by: Brenda from Scottsdale, Oct 07, 2009
    

    Pretty good show, nuns were good, enjoyed Elsa and Lisel.The Captain was miscast, didn't have the presence, or acting ability to pull role off. I don't think commenting on the age of Maria is... Expand

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    Pretty good show, nuns were good, enjoyed Elsa and Lisel.The Captain was miscast, didn't have the presence, or acting ability to pull role off. I don't think commenting on the age of Maria is inappropiate. The role calls for an actress in her 20's and the actress is clearly 20 years too old. Does it matter? It does if the goal of the theater is to strive for "quality theater". To judge if the actor is doing a good job he/she must fit the role in all aspects of the character. Age is critical to portray the role. It is not up to the actor (although I think a professional thinking person can refuse) the director has the responsibility to cast the show. If he doesn't understand the show or cares about what the author has created then it rests on his shoulders. I wouldn't suggest actors in the show comment/review in this forum, it's for the audience. Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Sound of Music- 2 shows added!
    "Fun Evening"
    Review posted by: Dorothy from Phoenix, AZ, Oct 06, 2009
    

    Saw it on Saturday. Actors and production were great. Singing was good too (Rev. Mother blew everyone away).

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    Saw it on Saturday. Actors and production were great. Singing was good too (Rev. Mother blew everyone away).

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  • Event Name: The Sound of Music- 2 shows added!
    "Interesting Production"
    Review posted by: Dabney from Scottsdale, AZ, Oct 06, 2009
    

    I haven't seen this show in a while, and I forgot how interesting the second act becomes. Maria and Rev. mother were great. Captain wasn't strong enough and probably needed to be older. Elsa had great... Expand

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    I haven't seen this show in a while, and I forgot how interesting the second act becomes. Maria and Rev. mother were great. Captain wasn't strong enough and probably needed to be older. Elsa had great voice but walked through her part. Max actor had depth you don't normally see in musicals. Kids were weak, but Liesl had a terrific voice. Didn't like the sets and some of the staging. Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Sound of Music- 2 shows added!
    "age should not be an issue"
    Comment posted by: Patti Justice from Scottsdale, AZ, Oct 05, 2009
    

    Okay, I may be prejudiced, because I am in the cast (I play a nun). However, Janine (Maria) and Stefan (Captain) are actually around the same age. Janine is very talented, and I believe Peter J. Hill... Expand

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    Okay, I may be prejudiced, because I am in the cast (I play a nun). However, Janine (Maria) and Stefan (Captain) are actually around the same age. Janine is very talented, and I believe Peter J. Hill made the right choice in casting her. Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Sound of Music- 2 shows added!
    "What a fun evening! Who CARES about age?"
    Review posted by: Juilliard '73 from Phoenix, AZ, Oct 04, 2009
    

    Saw Sound of Music tonight, loved it. Wondering why other reviewers are being snarky about Maria being too old -- who CARES about her age if she can pull off the part??! She is slim and pretty, has a... Expand

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    Saw Sound of Music tonight, loved it. Wondering why other reviewers are being snarky about Maria being too old -- who CARES about her age if she can pull off the part??! She is slim and pretty, has a lovely voice and is convincing in the role. Cute kids. Nuns were out of tune sometimes but put forth a good effort. Mother Abbess has MAJOR vocal chops! I want to hear more from her. Captain, Elsa and Max are a pleasure. We will hear more from the talented girl playing Liesl ... Rolf also. Fine direction, remarkable use of theater space that is very very small. Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Sound of Music- 2 shows added!
    "Casting poblems!!!!"
    Review posted by: Molly from Scottsdale AZ, Oct 02, 2009
    

    I am a season ticket holder and have seen all the shows the last 4 years and I was disappointed. Maria and the Captain were just miscast. Maria ,a real talent, was TOO old. I have seen many young... Expand

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    I am a season ticket holder and have seen all the shows the last 4 years and I was disappointed. Maria and the Captain were just miscast. Maria ,a real talent, was TOO old. I have seen many young (20's) actress that would have been wonderfull and the Captain is just not masculine enough. There are parts for everyone, just not these parts for these actors. The nuns were good, Elsa did a nice job, Max was an amateur. They do have a childrens theater and I would have thought they could get kids that could sing, they are supposed to win the festival.I can't blame the actors for accepting the role, any praise or fault rests with the director perhaps. The last Rodgers & Hammerstein show they did (Oklahoma) the leads were 15-20 years too old, use the good actors you have. Please I love this theater. Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Sound of Music- 2 shows added!
    "Somewhat Corny"
    Review posted by: Theater Baby from Scottsdale, AZ, Oct 01, 2009
    

    I was happy that they included the new songs from the movie and also kept the songs that were not in the movie (Max and Elsa had terrific voices and I forgot how much I liked their numbers). Captain... Expand

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    I was happy that they included the new songs from the movie and also kept the songs that were not in the movie (Max and Elsa had terrific voices and I forgot how much I liked their numbers). Captain and Maria were decent, but a little corny. Kids were a little stiff. Mother Superior had amazing vocals but only so-so acting. Max had great comic timing, and I loved his expressions during the concert scene. Liesl was in "Into the Woods" and was equally good here. I have seen the girl who plays Elsa in many shows and she was underused here. Collapse

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• Past Events

  10/09/09- 10/25/09	WhoWhatWhenWhyHow! Fountain Hills Community Theater
  09/18/09- 10/11/09	The Sound of Music- 2 shows added! Fountain Hills Community Theater
  08/28/09- 09/13/09	Captain Preston; the Pirate Scourge Fountain Hills Community Theater
  06/19/09- 07/12/09	Annie Warbucks Fountain Hills Community Theater
  05/15/09- 06/07/09	All Shook Up Fountain Hills Community Theater
  04/24/09- 05/10/09	FHCT Youth Theater: Honk! Junior Fountain Hills Community Theater
  04/17/09- 04/19/09	Broadway by the Decade Fountain Park
  04/10/09- 04/11/09	Bully! Fountain Hills Community Theater
  03/20/09- 04/05/09	The Graduate Fountain Hills Community Theater
  03/07/09	Broadway in the Desert Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino
  02/13/09- 03/01/09	FHCT Youth Theater: Off the Wall Fountain Hills Community Theater
  01/16/09- 02/15/09	Thoroughly Modern Millie Fountain Hills Community Theater
  12/17/08	Uncle Rossco's Talent Pandemonium Fountain Hills Community Theater
  12/05/08- 12/21/08	FHCT Youth Theater: Willy Wonka Junior Fountain Hills Community Theater
  11/07/08- 11/23/08	Inherit the Wind Fountain Hills Community Theater
  10/10/08- 10/26/08	FHCT Youth Theater: The Battle of Little Big Red Fountain Hills Community Theater
  09/12/08- 10/05/08	Into the Woods Fountain Hills Community Theater
  08/31/08	Benefit Concert with sorprano Kathleen Berger Waters Edge Restaurant
  08/22/08- 09/07/08	Little Shop of Horrors Fountain Hills Community Theater
  06/13/08- 07/06/08	Damn Yankees Fountain Hills Community Theater
  06/06/08- 06/22/08	FHCT Youth Theater: The Vanishing of Anna Fountain Hills Community Theater
  05/10/08- 05/11/08	Pasta, Pistols, and Passion: A Murder Mystery Dinner Party The Appian Way
  05/02/08- 05/25/08	Miss Saigon Fountain Hills Community Theater
  04/18/08- 04/20/08	You're a Good Man Charlie Brown Fountain Park
  04/11/08- 04/25/08	Jazz in the Hills The Appian Way
  04/04/08- 04/20/08	FHCT Youth Theater: James and the Giant Peach Fountain Hills Community Theater
  03/14/08- 03/30/08	Arsenic and Old Lace Fountain Hills Community Theater
  03/01/08	Broadway in the Desert Annual Gala The Starlight Room
  02/15/08- 03/02/08	FHCT Youth Theater: Beatrix Potter and Friends Fountain Hills Community Theater
  01/18/08- 02/10/08	Oklahoma! Fountain Hills Community Theater
  11/30/07- 12/16/07	FHCT Youth Theater: Christmas Bus Fountain Hills Community Theater
  11/03/07	Talk-Back at Moby Dick Performance Fountain Hills Community Theater
  11/02/07- 11/18/07	Moby Dick Fountain Hills Community Theater
  10/05/07- 10/21/07	FHCT Youth Theater: Imagine That! Fountain Hills Community Theater
  09/08/07	42nd Street Talk Back Session Fountain Hills Community Theater
  09/07/07- 09/30/07	42nd Street Fountain Hills Community Theater
  07/27/07	Jazz in the Hills: Dave Henning Quartet The Appian Way
  07/14/07- 07/15/07	Slumber Party '64 Fountain Hills Community Theater
  06/22/07- 07/15/07	Man of La Mancha Fountain Hills Community Theater
  06/02/07- 06/03/07	Bellamorte! A Murder Mystery Dinner Party Fundraiser! Fountain Hills Community Theater
  05/21/07	FHCT Youth Theater: Sleepy Hollow! Fountain Hills Community Theater
  05/04/07- 05/27/07	The Music Man Fountain Hills Community Theater
  04/13/07- 04/29/07	FHCT Youth Theater: Charlotte's Web Fountain Hills Community Theater
  03/16/07- 04/01/07	The Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Abridged Fountain Hills Community Theater
  03/03/07	Broadway in the Desert Carnivale The Starlight Room
  02/16/07- 03/04/07	FHCT Youth Theater: Dorothy Meets Alice or The Wizard Of Wonderland Fountain Hills Community Theater
  01/19/07- 02/11/07	Fiddler on the Roof Fountain Hills Community Theater
  12/01/06- 12/17/06	FHCT Youth Theater: Rough Night At The North Pole Fountain Hills Community Theater
  11/03/06- 11/19/06	Amadeus Fountain Hills Community Theater
  10/28/06	Mumblety Peg Grace Inn Ahwatukee
  10/06/06- 10/22/06	FHCT Youth Theater: My Emperor's New Clothes Fountain Hills Community Theater
  09/08/06- 10/01/06	Godspell Fountain Hills Community Theater
  07/15/06- 07/16/06	A Midsummer Dream Fountain Hills Community Theater
  06/23/06- 07/16/06	Oliver! Fountain Hills Community Theater
  05/12/06- 06/04/06	George M.! Fountain Hills Community Theater
  05/05/06- 05/06/06	Eat, Dink and be Murdered! A Murder Mystery Dinner Party! The Appian Way
  04/28/06	Jazz In The Hills: The Phoenix Jazz Quartet The Appian Way
  04/21/06	Jazz In The Hills: Carole Pellatt Trio The Appian Way
  04/14/06- 04/30/06	The Little Princess Sara Crewe Fountain Hills Community Theater
  04/07/06	Jazz In The Hills: John Shea Trio The Appian Way
  03/17/06- 04/02/06	Enchanted April Fountain Hills Community Theater
  03/04/06	Broadway in the Desert: An Evening of Dining and Entertainment Fountain Hills Community Theater
  02/24/06- 03/12/06	Jellybean Conspiracy Fountain Hills Community Theater
  01/20/06- 02/12/06	Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Fountain Hills Community Theater
  12/02/05- 12/18/05	The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Fountain Hills Community Theater
  11/11/05- 11/27/05	Dancing at Lughnasa Fountain Hills Community Theater
  11/05/05	Goods in the Hood Fountain Hills Community Theater
  10/21/05- 11/06/05	The Sleeping Beauty of Loreland Fountain Hills Community Theater
  09/09/05- 10/02/05	Hello Dolly! Fountain Hills Community Theater
  08/26/05- 09/11/05	Wind in the Willows Fountain Hills Community Theater
  07/22/05- 08/14/05	No Sex Please, We're British Fountain Hills Community Theater
  06/17/05- 07/10/05	A Summer of Farce! What the Butler Saw Fountain Hills Community Theater
  04/29/05- 05/22/05	A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Songbook Fountain Hills Community Theater
  04/08/05- 04/24/05	Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Fountain Hills Community Theater
  03/18/05- 04/03/05	The Nerd Fountain Hills Community Theater
  02/25/05- 03/13/05	Mumblety Peg Fountain Hills Community Theater
  01/21/05- 02/13/05	Cabaret Fountain Hills Community Theater
  12/03/04- 12/19/04	Pau$e for the Clau$e Fountain Hills Community Theater
  11/12/04- 11/28/04	The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood Fountain Hills Community Theater
  10/22/04- 11/07/04	One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Fountain Hills Community Theater
  10/01/04- 10/17/04	Narnia Fountain Hills Community Theater
  09/03/04- 09/26/04	Jekyll and Hyde Fountain Hills Community Theater