You may know their names or recognize their faces, but now it’s time to meet the incredible team helping to make the magic happen for JERSEY BOYS. These volunteers have dedicated their time and talent to this production (and many others) and we’re delighted to shine a spotlight on them! Tell us a little about … Continued

Written by Director of Education, Brendan Shea When I tell (or remind) people that we’re doing two Boot Camps this summer, the most common response I get is:  “What? Why? How? Are you OK?” The second most common is weeping with joy, which is the preferred and more correct response.  Summer is the most exciting … Continued

Jeanette’s dance training is what brought her to QCT, but her love of theatre and what goes into making a production is what has kept her here (you may even recognize her from our new Audition Commercial!) Jeanette has most recently been seen on stage as Stepsister Joy in CINDERELLA, and The Acrobat in MATILDA. … Continued

Oh, what a night it’s going to be! We’re cranking up the volume this summer with JERSEY BOYS, the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical that tells the real-life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Catch this high-energy production July 10–13 and July 17–20. From the gritty streets of New Jersey to the bright lights … Continued

Written by Executive Director, Burgundy Hill Every title brings its unique challenges. Problems that we spend weeks solving. And despite accounting for everything within our control, sometimes we still get thrown a curveball the night of a performance. During my tenure so far, I can count these on one hand: A cast or crew member … Continued

If you’ve seen a show here in the past decade, chances are you’ve seen Carol Rankin’s creativity, skill, and talent on stage —but not in the way you may think! Carol has volunteered in our Costume Shop, helping to put together the costumes that bring countless characters to life. We’re proud to feature her as … Continued

We are thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2025 QCT Playwriting Festival! The five winning plays were chosen by QCT’s Festival Reading Committee, who read and evaluated the over 140 short plays submitted from around the world. Education Director Brendan Shea shares, “We were humbled by the volume and breadth of submissions to our … Continued

Written by Director of Education, Brendan Shea There was a moment during rehearsals for Jack and Phil: Slayers of Giants, Inc., where we needed to build a magical pawn shop out of two ladders, a wooden plank, a rehearsal cube, and a bag of beans from Target. That was easy. Later, we asked ourselves: How … Continued

Get to know our new Artistic Director, Ethan Nienaber! Nienaber is a director, producer, and educator originally from the Twin Cities, MN. He studied acting at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts where he received his BFA. Upon graduating, Nienaber was a Kenan Fellow at Lincoln Center Education and also interned with … Continued

Behind every production at QCT is a multi-talented group of volunteers who help to take these shows from the script to the stage. Get to know a few of our volunteers who are working both on and off stage in GHOSTLIGHT. Jessica Crockett is a Quincy native who has been a part of the arts … Continued

Following a nationwide search, Quincy Community Theatre has announced the selection of Ethan Nienaber as its new Artistic Director. “We are thrilled to welcome Ethan back to QCT after working with him during last summer’s NEWSIES,” said Burgundy Hill, QCT’s Executive Director. “The show left a lasting impression on our patrons, the community, and most … Continued

Step into the unknown with the cast of GHOSTLIGHT! From the mind of Stephen Gregg (TRAP), this spine-tingling mystery follows a group of high school students as they uncover secrets lurking within their prestigious school—where the supernatural feels all too real. As eerie events unfold and reality begins to blur, one question remains: What happens … Continued