Evie Rodenbaugh Joins QCT as Director of Education
Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) is pleased to welcome Evie Rodenbaugh as its new Director of Education. In this role, Rodenbaugh will lead QCT’s educational programming, overseeing theatre classes, student productions, outreach initiatives, and opportunities to engage young people in the performing arts.
Rodenbaugh is a Tri-State Area native with a passion for educating the public. She grew up participating in the arts at Hannibal Public Schools, Bluff City Theatre, and live music venues. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre from the Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre & Dance at Southeast Missouri State University. At SEMO, Rodenbaugh received intensive musical theatre training and served as President of the university’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter. She also worked as a tour guide at the Mark Twain Cave, where she discovered a passion for heritage studies and museum education. This prompted her to pursue a Master of Arts in Public History at the University of Illinois-Springfield. During her graduate studies, she used skills from her theatre education to connect with local communities on history topics. Rodenbaugh was project manager for Radio That Listens to You: 50 Years of NPR Illinois, a museum exhibit and community engagement initiative that celebrated the capital city’s public radio station. Most recently, she worked as a history instructor at the Springfield Art Association, providing exciting learning opportunities in the Edwards Place Historic Home. Rodenbaugh’s experiences in theatre, community engagement, education, and rural advocacy combine to create a comprehensive approach to QCT’s mission.
“We are thrilled to welcome Evie to the QCT team,” said Burgundy Hill, QCT’s Executive Director. “Arts education is an important part of our mission, and we are excited to have someone who shares our enthusiasm for helping students discover their creativity, build confidence, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.”
QCT’s education programs provide opportunities for students of all experience levels to explore theatre through classes, workshops, productions, and community outreach. Through initiatives like QCT on the Road, which brings student performances and educational experiences to schools throughout the tri-state area, QCT works to make theatre accessible to young people both on and off the stage.
“Theatre education creates well-rounded citizens,” said Rodenbaugh. “As a kid living in rural Missouri, access to the arts changed the trajectory of my life and shaped me as a person. I am honored to return to the area that raised me and provide those same experiences to the next generation. Small towns thrive on community members who step up, pay it forward, and support their neighbors. I am proud to be a part of the arts scene in Quincy and eager to breathe new life into QCT’s educational offerings.”
Click here for more information about Quincy Community Theatre’s educational programming, classes, and upcoming productions.