Who we are

About

A brand new nonprofit theatre company in Fate, Texas.

Fate Community Theatre's founding members pose together in front of a painted mural in Fate, Texas

Our mission

Fate Community Theatre is a brand new nonprofit theatre company in Fate, Texas, making live theatre with and for the people from Rockwall to Hunt County — on stage, backstage, and in the seats.

Fate Community Theater strives to give local actors, writers, musicians, artists,
directors, and theater lovers an opportunity to discover something new, build
confidence, and be a part of something bigger than themselves.

We are creating a space where families can enjoy affordable entertainment, where
local talent can shine, and where everyone has a chance to be involved on stage or
behind the scenes.

As a brand new 501(c)3 nonprofit, we’re beginning from the ground up. We have been
fortunate to receive incredible community interest and support from local volunteers and business owners. The City of Fate graciously agreed to sponsor us and has given us
access to city resources for free. Even with that support, there are still many expenses that come with getting a theater off the ground, such as sets, lighting and sound, costumes, props, insurance, and play/musical licensing, just to name a few.

That’s where we need your help. Every donation, no matter the size, will help us grow our programming, expand our possibilities, and hone our art while staying a community centric organization.

We are excited to build this theater together–and we hope you’ll be part of the story.

How a show gets made

How a show comes together

Every production is cast from open auditions. Nobody needs a résumé or a headshot to walk in and read, and every part is open. From there it is read-throughs, rehearsals, build days and tech week.

A room of community actors reading from scripts at round tables during a read-through

What we hold to

Four values

Art for its own sake

We make theatre because it is worth making. Not for profit, prizes or a résumé.

A community of artists

Actors, builders, designers and crew make the work together.

Open to everyone

Every part is cast from open auditions, and you do not need experience to audition or to volunteer.

Of this place

Made by people who live in Rockwall and Hunt County, for the people next door.

Where to find us

Out in the community

You will find us at markets, festivals and civic events around Rockwall and Hunt County, signing up volunteers and new members and talking about what is coming next.

We held our first auditions at The Hub at Fate Station. Our performances are at the Pavilion at Fate Station, the paved area by Sauce & Vine: free, outdoors, and bring your own chair or blanket.

A Fate Community Theatre member smiles in front of the company's event table while volunteers talk with visitors

There is a place here for you

Cast, crew, audience, or stage ghost. Every one of those is a way in.