This is the final weekend for QCT’s most electrifying show of the season—Bye Bye Birdie! Step back into 1958 as Conrad Birdie fever sweeps the nation. There’s just one problem: this rock-and-roll phenomenon has been drafted. To keep his stardom alive, his agents arrange to give away “one last kiss” on The Ed Sullivan Show … Continued
Students will have the chance to learn from seasoned theatre professionals during August’s Triple Threat Boot Camp and Basic Training. Triple Threat Boot Camp will be directed by Acting Instructor Brandon Thomsen; with Dance Instructor Cheryl Kaiser-Spielbauer; and Music Instructor Elizabeth Mannhardt. Brandon Thomsen a native of Watertown, WI, was first bitten by the theatre … Continued
Application and registration deadlines are quickly approaching! Quincy Community Theatre will accept applications from students for its 12th annual Triple Threat Boot Camp (for grades 5-college) through July 12. Basic Training (for grades 1-4) registration is open with limited spots remaining. Registration closes July 29 or when all spots or filled—whichever occurs first. Basic Training, … Continued
Quincy Community Theatre has announced the selection of Sara Reuschel as its new Executive Director. Reuschel will take over the position from Interim Executive Director Dan Conboy in June. “We are excited to welcome Sara to the QCT family and look forward to her leading our organization. She comes with expert non-profit skills and valuable … Continued
Over 40 students in grades 3-12 auditioned in April to be a part of QCT’s biggest little adventure of the summer—Stuart Little. The excitement didn’t end with auditions, as eager fans caused all performances to sell out within 24 hours of going on sale. The story follows Stuart, the second son of an ordinary New York … Continued
Quincy Community Theatre seeks a rockabilly star, ambitious record agents, adoring teenage fans, exasperated parents, and quaint townsfolk to create this summer’s musical—Bye Bye Birdie. Audition appointments for this hit tribute to small-town America and rock & roll are May 20-21 for men and women ages 13+. One male student role is also available to … Continued
If you’re ready to grin until your face hurts and escape the daily grind, then QCT is the place to be thanks to the zany comedy You Can’t Take It with You. Join three generations of the Sycamore family—with passions ranging from ballet dancing to fireworks manufacturing—for one raucous evening in the Upper West Side … Continued
Introducing the cast of Phantom! The cast has been selected for Quincy Community Theatre’s most extravagant production of the season, Phantom, which promises to captivate audiences this March. THE PHANTOM – Patrick Beasley* CHRISTINE DAEÉ – Elizabeth Mannhardt THE COUNT PHILIPPE DE CHANDON – Aaron Speckhart GERARD CARRIERE – Josh Carlson CHOLET – Mike Robinson CARLOTTA – … Continued
Quincy Community Theatre is thrilled to announce the lead Guest Artist and Production team for Phantom! Patrick Beasley as Erik/The Phantom https://www.patricksbeasley.com Music Director Ben Larson https://benemorylarson.com Lighting Designer Ken Phillips https://www.kgphillips.com Costume Designer Tania Ballve http://www.taniaballve.com Set Designer Seth Campbell http://citiessouls.com/ Director—Brandon Thomsen Choreographer—Cheryl Kaiser Technical Director—Lorne Kelley Hair & Wig Stylist—Sally McCarl Sound Designer—Josh Hoenshell Stage … Continued
Did you know each performance requires 18 front of house volunteers—of which over half are Ushers? Keep reading to learn why Ushers are vital to the success of our shows and how you can be an Usher too! We want our patrons to have a wonderful experience from the moment they come in the doors. As an Usher, you … Continued
If you have plans to see IS HE DEAD? (and you should), Valerie Hernandez is going to take your breath away. Her costume design for IS HE DEAD? is impeccable; her dedication to QCT’s costume collection admirable. We caught up with Valerie to learn more about her for this month’s Spotlight… Q: Can you … Continued
This week is a very sad week for me because I say “so long” and “best wishes” to my most constant collaborator and teammate, QCT’s Production Manager and Marketing Coordinator, Kelsey Pigg. Kelsey accepted a job with Klingner & Associates, and her time in the QCT office has come to an end. I’d like to … Continued
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