FCP Monthly Newsletter
January 2026
Pipeline
Pipeline rehearsals are underway and these actors are giving such powerful, breathtaking, and emotional performances. Join us for this stunning play about race, education, society's preconceived biases, and the lengths we go for those we love. 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 or sell concessions. 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 now!
Coldest Night of the Year
FCP is registered to walk in the Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser to raise money for the Shelter of Flint. Click below to sign up to walk with us or to donate to the cause!
Season 98 Director Applications Open
Flint Community Players has opened their directing applications for the following shows in our upcoming 98th season:
The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
James and the Giant Peach
Much Ado About Nothing
Into the Woods
She Kills Monsters
If you would like to direct one of these incredible shows with us in our 98th season, here’s your chance!
Please send the following:
1.) Directing Resume
2.) Headshot Photograph (Does not need to be professional high quality!)
3.) Letter of intent which details:
What show are you interested in directing.
Why you would like to direct that particular show.
Any design, vision, and blocking ideas you may have for the show should you be selected to direct.
Anything else you would like us to know about yourself or why you are interested in the particular show!
You are encouraged to include any design team members in your pitch as well.
Those applying for musicals (The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals and Into the Woods), please come with a music director and choreographer in mind to your interview/mentioned in your application!
Send this information to: admin@flintcommunityplayers.com with the topic title "FCP 98th Season Director Submission".
The deadline for submissions is Friday April 3rd, 2026 @ 11:59 PM!
You are able to apply for multiple shows if you wish, please indicate in your letter which shows you are interested in if multiple apply.
Peter and the Starcatcher Auditions
Auditions for Peter and the Starcatcher are Monday, March 2nd and Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00PM.
Auditions will consist of a memorized monologue from the packet linked on our website. Create your own staging for the monologue as well as character mannerisms and movement. At the start of your audition, introduce yourself and the character you are auditioning for. Be bold with your character choices! Bring color and character to every line.
Additional call back sides/scenes will be provided at auditions and time will be given to auditioners and scene partners to familiarize themselves with the assigned scene.
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
Upcoming:
Miscast Cabaret - February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm
Next Board Meeting - February 18, 2026 at 6pm
Pipeline - February 27-March 8, 2026
Coldest Night of the Year - February 28, 2026
Peter and the Starcatcher Auditions - March 2 & 3, 2026
Ad space is available for our 97th Season programs! Starting at $75 per show. Contact admin@flintcommunityplayers.com if you are interested!
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: Nancy Szikszay
Pronouns: She/Her
Position: Treasurer of the Board and Chair of Trustees
Favorite Show: Tarzan
Tell us a little about yourself: As a teen I served in multiple capacities: on stage, working lights and sound, in the pit, as a stage hand, ushering, and in the box office. I now prefer to be working behind the scenes crunching numbers, raising money, and in the box office.
I was immersed in the cultural events around Flint as a youth. Mostly music and theater. I earned an education degree in the 70s and then spent 3 years in the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone. When I returned I got a job working at Mott Farm and met my husband there. Part of marrying him was becoming a farmer and moving to Otisville. I continued to work until around 2025 while also learning to drive semi trucks and helping around the farm.
I now spend much of my time volunteering at Flint Community Players, Genesee Conservation District, the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts. I am the current treasurer of all three organizations. I enjoy crunching numbers and creating budgets. I recently joined the board of the Nartel Family Foundation.
In my spare time I enjoy snowmobiling, walking, riding all terrain vehicles and helping my friends.
How long have you been with FCP? About 50 years with a break for college
Why did you join FCP? My parents had served on the board many times and I wanted to help FCP make the transition to new audiences.
What do you like most about FCP? I enjoy the variety of people who volunteer and who attend our performances
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
Dorito
Volunteer of the Month
Rhea Treece
Rhea has been a constant and joyful volunteer for several years! You may have seen her in shows like Who Dunit, Amelie, Seussical, and Lam. She also volunteered her vocal talent in our season 98 announcement, and is always there to help when she can.
Thank you Rhea!
Miscast Cabaret
Join FCP for a night of bold choices and theatrical fun! This Saturday, February 7th, is our Miscast Cabaret. This upside-down cabaret features your favorite local performers singing and performing roles they would never get the chance to perform. Want to see a deep bass perform a soft love ballad? How about a single individual perforn a duet/trio? Or how about the most muscular person you know singing about Tomorrow as a little red-headed-orphan? With the Miscast Cabaret, anything can happen!
Featuring songs from some of your favorite musicals, modern hits, golden age classics, sleeper musicals, and so much more! Enjoy a night of hilarious and heartwarming performances knowing all proceeds go towards FCP's Scholarship fund! Tickets are $20, available at the door, by clicking the button below, or by calling 810-235-6963. Punch and snacks will be available with a $5 suggested donation.