FCP Monthly Newsletter
April 2026
Peter and The Starcatcher
Avast, ye scurvy landlubbers! Rehearsals have set sail for Peter and the Starcatcher! Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, join us for a high seas adventure about how a lonely orphan boy became the Boy Who Never Grew Up, Peter Pan! Starting his life as a wary orphan, the courageous unnamed Boy's life is sent into a whirlwind of adventure when he meets the mysterious and headstrong Molly, an apprentice starcatcher on an important mission. Featuring larger than life imagination and the exciting origins of beloved characters, Peter and the Starcatcher is a story of adventure, duty, love, and the bonds of friendship. You won't want to miss this extraordinary story for all audiences! Tickets are available by clicking the button below or by calling us at 810-235-6963
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to join in on the fun? Sign up to usher, sell concessions, or 50/50 tickets for our scholarship fund. No experience is necessary. We can teach you everything you need to know, and you can stay to see the show for free! Click the button below to sign up
Firebringer Auditions
Auditions for Firebringer are Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00PM.
Please prepare a 60 second cut of a song from a STARKID production! If you do not know any Starkid shows, you may bring an alternative song, but Starkid songs are preferred.
A Bluetooth Speaker will be provided! Accompaniment piano is not available.
Following vocal auditions, we will have a series of cold readings and a dance routine that will be taught at auditions.
Click the button below for more info.
Committees
If you are interested in volunteering with FCP, we have plenty of committees that need people! Contact admin@flintcommunityplayers.com or the head of the committee to join.
Front of House - Nancy Szikszay & Jessi Eldredge
Grants and Sponsorships - Nancy Szikszay
Advertising / Marketing - Tomoko Miller
Education - Jessi Eldredge & Zach Nash
Scholarship - Margo Halligan
Costumes - Diana Waara
Director Liaison - Tomoko Miller
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee - Zach Nash & Jessi Eldredge
Ad space is available for our 97th Season programs! Starting at $75 per show. Contact admin@flintcommunityplayers.com if you are interested!
Upcoming:
Next Board Meeting - April 15 at 6pm
Peter and the Starcatcher - April 24-May 3
Firebringer Auditions - April 27 & 28 at 7pm
Season Tickets
If you’ve come to more than one show in the past season, a Season Ticket may be right for you. Season Tickets give you 6 admissions to use anyway you like throughout the season. At $70, this saves you over $20 each season. With a purchase of a season ticket, you have the flexibility to come to every show, or you can save up your tickets to see a few shows multiple times, or even invite a few guests for a night out to a favorite play! Season Ticket holders also get their name in programs. Brand new this year, we’ve added the option to buy Season Tickets on our website. When you go to our website and click on “Tickets”, go to the “Season Tickets” tab and select your option. Once you’ve made your purchase you’ll get a coupon code to use to order your tickets for the shows of your choice.
Board Member Spotlight
Name: Jessi Eldredge
Pronouns: She/Her
Position: President of Membership, Vice Chair
Favorite Show: I'm not good at picking favorites. I'd settle for three? Little Shop, Avenue Q, and Sweeny Todd
Tell us a little about yourself: I really love performing. I have been working with different community theatres consistently from 2009 to present day. I am currently enjoying singing with the Show to Go Singers in Clio- a show choir that sings at nursing homes in the spring. I am a mother of two young men who are almost seniors in high school. They have performed in many plays as well, a couple times on the FCP stage. I work as an environmental educator and gardener at For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum. I teach classes and fieldtrips about the natural world. I am also an MSU Master Gardener Volunteer. When I have spare time, I'm usually working outside, going for hikes, or taking pictures of cute bugs! I also have a wonderful partner and I don't think I could do all that I do without them.
How long have you been with FCP? I have performed with FCP since 2012 in the Marvelous Wonderettes- the last show from FCP to be performed at Bower Theater.. I have been serving on the board of directors for 6 years as President of Membership
Why did you join FCP? I was approached during a rehearsal of a show and asked if I'd be interested in running for Membership President. I hadn't thought much about it but knew I could contribute to FCP in a good way by joining the board. It also meant a lot to be asked by my peers.
What do you like most about FCP? I love the freedom of expression you get from theatre. You're given words, but it's your job to transfer those words into body movements, expressions, and voice. No two people will perform the same way because we are all different, and that's beautiful.
Community Challenges & Celebrations
We want to highlight YOU! If you have news you want to share with the FCP community click the button below to share for the next newsletter!
Pet of the Month
Dobby & The Darkness
Shoutout to R&B Used Books in Grand Blanc, our partners for Peter and the Starcatcher!
Volunteer of the Month
Logan Neubecker
Logan has been an incredible stage manager and wonderful volunteer this month! She is so hard working, kind, diligent, thorough, and has been an excellent stage manager and source of positivity throughout the start of Peter and the Starcatcher!
Thank you Logan!