Roughly 30 years ago, I took my first acting class from Deb Brown at Quincy Community Little Theatre and fell in love with live theatre and everything about it. Roughly 40 years ago (please don’t do the age math), I visited Walt Disney World for the first time and began my life-long love of everything … Continued
It is an honor to kick-off our refreshed e-newsletter, The Spotlight, with my first-ever blog! I am excited you will have the opportunity to hear from different staff throughout the year, learn more about the innerworkings of the theatre, and gain new insight into our processes and work. This theatre is truly a community, and we … Continued
Theatre celebrates volunteers at QUILTA Awards Quincy Community Theatre celebrated volunteer achievements of the 2019 Season on Saturday evening with its annual QUILTA ceremony at Dick Brothers Brewery. The emcees for the evening were Rowan Cafun, Bill Stalder, and Randy Wolfmeyer, who reunited after having played the three dads in QCT’s 2018 production of “Mamma … Continued
Q&A with Executive Director, Sara Rueschel How long have you worked at QCT? Sara: I’ve worked at Quincy Community Theatre for 7 months! What is something you enjoy about working at Quincy Community Theatre? Sara: From the talented staff who works tirelessly to ensure your experience with the theatre is top-notch, to the devoted volunteers … Continued
Quincy Community Theatre is proud to announce the selection of Brendan Shea as its new Student Theatre Director/Head of Education. Shea has a MFA in Dramaturgy from Harvard University. Upon completion of his degree, he held a variety of roles at Harvard’s American Repertory Theatre which included writing, directing, teaching, and the development of the … Continued
There’s more to Christmas than A CHRISTMAS CAROL — and these wacky performers are about to prove it! As their regularly scheduled Dickensian performance spirals out of control, they’ll mix in worldwide traditions, modern pop icons, Gustav the Green-Nosed Reingoat, and a whole heap of Christmas carols for one wildly funny holiday revue. Written by … Continued
Based on the cherished book series by Gertrude Chandler Warner, The Boxcar Children comes alive on the QCT stage this October. The story follows the four Alden siblings who have just been orphaned after a tragic accident. Knowing they will go to different foster homes, they escape into the woods and make their home in … Continued
Quincy Community Theatre celebrates its 83rd season with a sensational lineup of live theatrical events. “Every year, Quincy Community Theatre offers a varied selection of shows. For the 2020 season, I wanted to celebrate life,” shared Artistic Director Brandon Thomsen. “I selected shows where the characters embrace a fresh start. We hope that our current … Continued
Quincy Community Theatre welcomes back Ben Larson to their upcoming production of The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time. Larson most recently worked with QCT as Music Director on March’s Phantom. This time, Larson is joined by his studio partner Reed Reimer, to provide incidental music for the production. Incidental music in theater is similar to the … Continued
Quincy Community Theatre welcomes back Josh Hemmo as a guest Lighting Designer for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. He previously worked with QCT on Hello, Dolly! in 2017. Josh is a NYC based lighting designer originally from Tucson, AZ where he graduated with a BFA in Theatrical Design and Production from the … Continued
This month, Quincy Community Theatre ignites their annual “Light the Way” fundraising campaign. Established in 2017, the yearly campaign funds crucial repairs, increasing production costs, and wish list items that include enhancements to QCT’s stage, sound system, lighting, and more. “Now in its third year, our annual Light the Way campaign is an opportunity to … Continued
Theatre fans can get the first look at new shows! All theatre enthusiasts are invited to Quincy Community Theatre’s 2020 Season Reveal Party where the new season will be revealed. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 17 at Upper Moorman Park from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. “This annual gathering is an opportunity … Continued
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