Sara’s happy place has always been the theatre and she has immersed herself in the arts for as long as she remembers. Sara made a recent return to the stage after a 27 year absence in last year’s THE 100th ANNIVERSARY GALA at QCT, which was also her QCT debut,  as well as performing in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Quincy Museum, and appearing as the Doctor and Cook in February’s production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL at QCT. Last month, she stepped backstage as Assistant Stage Manager for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, and will again be coordinating things as Stage Manager for the upcoming student ..read more

In my position as Development Coordinator at Quincy Community Theatre (QCT), it’s easy for me to say that everyone should give to our organization. After all, QCT has just celebrated 100 years of arts programming for the greater Quincy area…how could one argue with that? But, beyond the obvious merits of the organization as well as in considering the goals within my job at the theatre, I wish to take a deeper look into giving. Let’s explore together the joys of giving and why we give.   Studies have shown that giving (either time or monetarily) provides a sense of joy and fulfillment ..read more

“Where do you get all your costumes?” is a question I answer at least once a week. Whether I am welcoming patrons into the Costume Shop, or meeting with renters at Deep Storage (where over 8,000 costume pieces currently reside), the answer is always on the front of my mind. In this blog, I will take you behind the blue velvet curtain and into the inner workings of the costume world.   So, where do we get all our costumes? Trust me, during Strike as I’m doing laundry, I ask myself the same question! The truth is our costumes have just as much of a story to tell as the stories we put o ..read more

Sit down to dinner with QCT’s latest addition, Development Coordinator Justin Hill, and you’re bound to hear a few stories but many of them start in the theatre…   Justin’s passion for music and theatre started in grade school, but in college he recognized his love for conducting and found himself “at home” in the orchestra pit. He also met the love of his life, Diana, in the pit orchestra of a community theatre production of “State Fair” during that time. In his mid-20s, Justin went on to become the Founding and Resident Music Director at the Sondheim Center for the Performing Art ..read more

Quincy Community Theatre announced Shoshana Canali will serve as Guest Director for the organization’s upcoming production of Lost Girl.  Performances will be held in QCT’s studio space, The Lab Theatre, June 13-16, 2024. Auditions are by appointment April 29-30, 2024. Roles are available to students currently in grades 8-college, as well as one older adult female to play the role of “Mother.”  Canali is a director based out of New York City; she holds a BFA from Webster University. With experience directing, teaching, and coaching throughout the United States (Westchester Sandbox T ..read more

Get to know the cast of Quincy Community Theatre’s upcoming production of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE! To learn more about the production, click here. Performance dates are April 19-21 & 25-28. Tickets on sale March 26! Jeremy Kurfman is thrilled to return to the QCT stage where he was last seen as Marcellus in THE MUSIC MAN, and last not seen manning the fly rail backstage in MATILDA. He works as an Account Sales Representative for Refreshment Services Pepsi. He encourages everyone to try being involved in the theatre, as some of his best memories and friends have come from QCT.  ..read more

Molly Bruening lives in Quincy with her husband Brandon and their four children, Simon, Cecilia, Sam, and Gus.  She spends her days homeschooling her kiddos and teaching writing online to other elementary aged students from different parts of the country.  With her family, she has been involved at Quincy Community Theatre since 2016.  While she has mostly been a behind the scenes volunteer, she recently made her QCT on-stage debut as Mrs. Phelps, the librarian, in Matilda the Musical. Molly is also a current QCT board member. How did you first get involved with QCT? Wh ..read more

Quincy Community Theatre will feature four visiting directors helming the remaining season ticket productions of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, NEWSIES, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA. “Having talked with and personally selected each one of these directors, I can say with confidence that each guest director will bring integrity and artistry to QCT. These directors are committed to their craft and will provide our volunteers with a thoughtful, uplifting experience. I am so excited for our community,” said QCT’s Artistic Director Brandon Thomsen Elissa W ..read more

Gretchen Wolfmeyer is an Office Administrator and cantor at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church who moved to Quincy in 2011 with her husband, Randy, and her children, Thalia & Conall. Originally from Mayville, WI, Gretchen grew up doing shows with Beaver Dam Community Theatre and the Marais Players in her hometown. After her Kindergarten debut as the Mean Old Troll in The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Gretchen went on to play another great villain role as Mrs. Lovett in QCT’s Sweeney Todd for which she won a QUILTA. She was recently awarded The Executive Director’s Award for her many ye ..read more

Theatre education is not merely about teaching the mechanics of acting or directing or how to be on a show crew; it’s about fostering creativity, building confidence, and cultivating empathy. In addition to engaging these recognized 21st century skills, theatre education plays a vital role in shaping individuals and communities. I thought I would take a few paragraphs to explore the profound impact of theatre education and why it remains a crucial aspect of learning and personal development… and my biggest career passion. Unlocking Creativity At its core, theatre is an art form that celeb ..read more