Community Theatre Closes Out 2021 With Moving Drama

The Fayette County Community Theatre will end the 2021 season with a moving American classic by John Steinbeck. Of Mice and Men is a deeply felt play about loneliness, dreams, and different types of power. “This is a story written in 1937, that still has relevance today,” said director Susannah Mikulin. “It’s an important story to tell, and we are honored to bring it to our community.”

Of Mice and Men is often praised as one of the most loved American stories, but it is also the subject of controversy for profanity and difficult racial themes. “Most people are familiar with the story, but we hope to show it in a new way, and to leave our audience thinking about it long after the final curtain call.”

The cast of ten reunites some familiar FCCT faces, with Blake Harbers (Arsenic and Old Lace, Blithe Spirit) playing George, Kyle Hartmann (Dirty Works at the Crossroads, Sherlock Holmes) as Carlson, Brent Lowe (You Can’t Take It With You, Arsenic and Old Lace) as Candy, Steve Wynne (You Can’t Take It With You) as The Boss, and Will Martin (Sherlock Holmes) as Slim.

In true FCCT fashion, a newcomer to our stage has taken a lead role. Veteran actor Johnny Revicki plays Lennie. He drives in from Austin for every rehearsal and show, now that’s dedication!

Also new to our stage, hailing from Columbus and playing Whit is Brandon Theut. Ben Madison came to us from Fayetteville through his daughter McKenna who was in the summer student production of the Jungle Book. Ben plays surly Curly.

La Grange native Gabe Garza, also new to our stage, plays Crooks, and the lone female cast member is Casey Boening who has been involved in several productions backstage but steps into the spotlight for the first time in this production.

FCCT is excited to return to the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater on the grounds of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center and hopes to entertain the largest audience yet.

Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, November 12th and

13th at 7pm and Sunday, November 14th at 3pm.

There is also a special VIP event with wine and heavy appetizers Friday at 5:30pm sponsored by Bodega Wine Market, Blue Mule Winery and Rohan Meadery. Music provided by Lauren Mazoch.

Tickets on sale now at www.faycotheatre.com.