Once a year I make the pilgrimage to the mecca of theatre, Broadway, in New York City, a magical place where the lights are brighter and spontaneous singing and dancing down the sidewalk is not uncommon. My last visit was in November 2019, and I had plans to return Summer 2020, but “you know what” … Continued
We sat down with one of our newest volunteers, Scott Davis, to get his perspective on stepping way out of his comfort zone and onto the QCT stage! Tell us a little about yourself! I was born and raised in beautiful Quincy, IL. I graduated from QU with a B.A. in Management. I’m the Dealer … Continued
The sun is shining, the bugs are buzzing, the air is sticky and smells faintly of fresh asphalt– it’s summer, folks. QCT student theatre is especially vibrant over the summer months (that’s a nicer word for “crazy busy”) with our Lab show, summer classes, Quincy Teen Voices, and Triple Threat Bootcamp. Often it feels like … Continued
The peppy and upbeat summer musical you’ve been waiting for is here! Legally Blonde the Musical is ready to bend and snap its way to the Quincy Community Theatre stage July 14-17 & 21-24. Look out Harvard—here comes Elle Woods! Determined to win back her boyfriend and prove she’s more than a pretty sorority girl, … Continued
This month’s Spotlight features our Box Office Associate, Nicole Herrington! Tell us a little about yourself! I grew up here in Quincy! I’ve been with QCT since December 2021 as the Box Office Associate. My family and I returned to the area in 2019 and I’m thrilled to be working in a theater setting again. … Continued
I’ve been thinking a lot about the QCT connection lately. One month ago (give or take a couple of days), we dedicated the newly named Barbara Rowell Auditorium to honor one of our greats. We were in our second weekend of the sensational Mame; the touring show, Miss Electricity, would preview just two days later and then … Continued
QCT’s best-kept secret is about to be revealed as we announce the cast of Trap! Trap, written by Stephen Gregg, takes place one night in suburban California, where every person in the audience of a community theatre play fell unconscious—except one. A group of actors recreate interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders, and investigators … Continued
After a two-year hiatus, we celebrated the volunteer achievements of the 2020 and 2021 seasons last evening with our annual QUILTA ceremony, this year held at Pointe D’Vine. Burgundy Hill, our Executive Director, recognized current and former staff and board members for their devotion to QCT as we navigated our way through the changes brought … Continued
This month’s Spotlight features our Scene Shop Supervisor, Trey Ehrhart! Q. Tell us a little about yourself. A. My name is Trey, and I’m from Quincy. I’ve been working with QCT for about six months. Q. What was your experience with QCT before you joined the staff? A. Before working here, I’d been coming here … Continued
In 2003, in Watertown, WI, I directed the play Auntie Mame, based on the book by Patrick Dennis. Now almost 20 years later, in Quincy, IL, I am directing the musical based on the play! At this point in my career, I’ve directed only one show twice, and that was Hello, Dolly! (1999 and 2017). … Continued
After a two-year hiatus, one of our most beloved student theatre programs is back. QCT on the Road, our touring production, makes its triumphant return this spring with Miss Electricity by Kathryn Walat. Miss Electricity is a contemporary play that premiered in 2009 at San Diego’s La Jolla Playhouse; it tells the story of Violet, … Continued
Fall in love with live theatre all over again as Quincy Community Theatre presents the classic Broadway musical, Mame, April 1-3 and 7-10. When young Patrick is plucked from his rural upbringing in Iowa to live with his wildly enthusiastic New York socialite Auntie Mame, he swiftly learns that “Life is a banquet, and most … Continued
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