The cast of the Fredericksburg Theater Company’s production of Plaid Tidings perform to the crowd during Friday’s performance at the FTC Theater. From left, Josh Jensen, Elliott Dooley, Joshua Henderson and Seth Smith. — Standard-Radio Post/Cary Burgess

Standard contributor Phil Houseal plays the drums during last Friday’s performance of Plaid Tidings at the FTC Theater. — Standard-Radio Post/Cary Burgess