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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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  Scottsdale

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  • Event Name: The Mousetrap
    "Fantastic Show"
    Review posted by: james123 from tempe az, Nov 09, 2009
    

    Really enjoyed the show... Very well played and very authentic .... Well worth going to for the extra drive....

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    Really enjoyed the show... Very well played and very authentic .... Well worth going to for the extra drive....

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  • Event Name: The Mousetrap
    "Fabulous Mousetrap"
    Review posted by: Patt from Gold Canyon AZ, Nov 08, 2009
    

    We loved the show. Have seen it in London but we were equally impressed with the acting / accents ,etc. They really did a fantastic job.... We drove overs 50 miles to see it and it was worth every... Expand

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    We loved the show. Have seen it in London but we were equally impressed with the acting / accents ,etc. They really did a fantastic job.... We drove overs 50 miles to see it and it was worth every penny ............. Kepp an eye on the window...... Nice Cozy setting. Collapse

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  • 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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