After over 40 years of providing quality community theatre to the Sacramento area, the Fair Oaks Theatre board has made the difficult, but necessary decision to dissolve FOTF. The theatre festival was founded by a group of local businesses and community leaders that recognized the value of the little-used Veterans Memorial Amphitheater. The Fair Oaks Theatre Festival was soon to become a yearly tradition and a respected community theatre. When Wendell and Lois Frazier, the original founders, began FOTF it was their vision to be primarily Shakespeare and it was to provide quality theatre, mentoring, educational, cultural, and performing arts opportunities for theatre students, local actors, and the community. Their mission was continued by Tony and Barbara Sestito, past presidents and responsible for the original upgrades to amphitheater. The goal of affordable, quality entertainment that resulted from the dedication of hardworking volunteers, students, community members, professionals and talented actors became reality. The board recognizes and sends their heartfelt gratitude to these important creative visionaries for their decades of support. Robert (Bob) Irvin, artistic director Maggie Upton, director & actor Deane Calvin, assistant artistic director & actor Joe Hart, assistant artistic director & actor Beth Duggan, artistic director & costume designer Mike Dixon, long-term sound & lighting director, stage manager & facility manager Jeff Karl, set construction & technical director Lucy D’Mot, vocal & music director Sunni Smith, choreographer Kathy Burleson, lighting director ALL LOCAL TALENTED ACTORS who participated in the productions for decades. Board members past and present. Gwen & Larry Cooper Merete Bryant Cathy & Dan Smallhouse Karen Rosevear Sadly, the final curtain has come down on the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival. Lillian O’Neal Roy O’Neal Buffy Ratkovich Roy Ratkovich Patrick Rooney Pat & Bob Vogel Dr. Walter Martin Don Langford Amy Labowitch Ronda Leuty Lisa Lunn Community backers who generously gave time, funds and never-ending support. American River College Jean & Dick Hill Kirt Shearer Tracey Martin Shearer Maggie & former Senator Dave Cox Senator Roger Neillo Mary Jo & former County Supervisor Jim Streng Former County Supervisor Susan Peters Rob Cooper (the popcorn guy) Fair Oaks Recreation & Parks District Fair Oaks Rotary Club Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce American Messenger Fair Oaks Brew Pub Jette Langford Sue Guinan Warren & Janet McWilliams As we say in the theatre, this was a good run. We hope the legacy created by the Fair Oaks Theatre family will endure in the memories of our audiences. Thank You
Fair Oaks Theatre Festival is a charitable organization recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c) (3) of the Interna Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID 68-0009397). Contributions to FOTF may be tax-deductible - please confirm with your tax preparer.