The mission of the Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC) is to provide superior theatrical programs for regional participation which entertain, educate, enrich and inspire. Formed in 1997 by Jeryl Hoover, the theater has grown to an audience of over 13,000 annually. All performances are held at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater. FTC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It has received statewide recognition from Texas Commission on the Arts, Texas Nonprofit Theatres, as well as grants from various arts endowment organizations. For the last three years (2016 - 2018) FTC has been recognized by BroadwayWorld.com as "The Best Theatre in the San Antonio Region."