November 26-28 December 2-5, 2021

November 26-28 &December 2-5, 2021

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GENERAL INFORMATION STAFF 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dan Conboy ........................ Interim Executive DirectorBrandon Thomsen ................................. Artistic DirectorBrendan Shea .... Head of Ed./Dir. of Student TheatreSeth Campbell ..................................Technical DirectorTrey Ehrhart .............................Scene Shop SupervisorShari Mulch ........Vol. & Patron Experience ManagerVicky Vail ..............................Costume Shop ManagerPichi Fernandez ...........................Marketing Manager

Julie Schuetz ...................................................PresidentRowan Cafun .........................................Vice PresidentSue Allen ....................................................... SecretaryDavid Samuels ...............................................Treasurer

BOARD MEMBERSAlex Ginos, Mindy Holthaus, Alta King, Jason Lewton, Brenda Park, and Crystal Perry

QCT MISSION STATEMENTTo offer and perpetuate quality entertainment and education in the

performing arts through community participation.

2021 Curtain TimesEvening Performances ........................................................................................................................ 7:30 pmMatinée Performances ....................................................................................................................... 2:00 pm

2021 Ticket Prices Section A Section B Section C

Musicals $28 $26 $24

Discounts Save $2 Senior Citizens (65+), Students, & Military. ID Required

Student Theatre Plays & Lab Shows $12

For Group Rates, visit 1qct.org/tickets*Available upon request for ticket purchases made at the Box Office

Box Office HoursMonday-Friday ............................................................................................................ 10:00 am - 5:00 pmSaturday (Matinée) .......................................................................................................1:00 pm - 2:00 pmSaturday (Evening) ........................................................................................................6:30 pm - 7:30 pmSunday (Matinée) ..........................................................................................................1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(Saturday & Sunday hours during production times only)

Buy Tickets Online Any Time www.1qct.org • Box Office Phone (217) 222-3209

Ticketing PoliciesNo refunds. No exchanges the day of the show. Exchanges issued 24 hours prior to the show’s curtain time are subject to a fee of $1.00 per ticket and are dependent upon seating availability. Lost tickets may be replaced for a $1.00 fee per ticket. Tickets only valid until the curtain time printed on tickets. Empty seats at that time may be resold, and no refund will be issued for late arrivals. Due to fire codes, all attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

As a courtesy to other patrons, LATE ARRIVALS MAY NOT BE SEATED IN THEIR TICKETED SEATS once the performance has begun. Late seating is at the discretion of the house manager. Late arrivals may be asked to delay entering until a suitable moment in the production. FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE REMAIN AT YOUR SEAT UNTIL THE HOUSE LIGHTS ARE UP.

3Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season

BARBARA ROWELLManaging Artistic Director of

Quincy Community Theatre from 1983 to 2006

This production of Beauty and the Beast is dedicated with love and gratitude to Barbara Rowell. Barbara’s impact on QCT’s past, present and future cannot be overstated-- she was not only a true champion of the art form, but also a fierce advocate for centering the theatre as a cultural cornerstone of our community. During her decades-long tenure as QCT’s leader, Barbara directed countless productions, tirelessly promoted the theatre’s programming, and taught numerous theatre classes-- QCT’s education program began under Barbara’s stewardship. Before becoming Managing Artistic Director, Barbara began her journey with QCT as a volunteer. Her decades-long dedication was the foundation of her success as a “hands-on” leader. Her willingness to jump in and work at every level of a production, and in every corner of the theatre, was the true measure of her passion for Quincy Community Theatre.

April 26, 1936 - November 18, 2021


84TH SEASON - 434th PRODUCTION

proudly presents

DirectorBrandon Thomsen

Music DirectorMonica Scholz

ChoreographerAlison Shafer

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Beauty and the Beast is sponsored by

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Beauty and the Beast is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International

ORCHESTRATIONS BY DANNY TROOBVOCAL ARRANGEMENTS BY DAVID FRIEDMAN

INCIDENTAL MUSIC BY MICHAEL KOSARIN

LYRICS BY HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICEMUSIC BY ALAN MENKEN

BOOK BY LINDA WOOLVERTON

Set DesignerSeth Campbell

Sound DesignerJay Trimble

Lighting DesignerKen Phillips

Stage ManagerDonna Haire

Costume DesignerJ. Ethan Henry


Cast of CharactersBelle ......................................................................................................................... Jennafer WhiteBeast .......................................................................................................................... Mark HespenGaston ......................................................................................................................... Joshua JonesMrs. Potts ......................................................................................................... Bonnie Brod NytesLumiere .................................................................................................................... Jeremy KurfmanCogsworth .............................................................................................................. Devin BoccardiLefou ................................................................................................................... Randy WolfmeyerMaurice ........................................................................................................................ Chris ScholzBabette ................................................................................................................... Ruth KummerowChip ................................................................................................................................... Eli HigginsMadame de la Grande Bouche .................................................................Valerie HernandezMonsieur D’Arque ....................................................................................................... Sage MannSilly Girl 1 ................................................................................................................. Allison HutsonSilly Girl 2 ....................................................................................................................... Julie GinosSilly Girl 3 ......................................................................................................................... Vicky VailFemale Ensemble ..................................................... Mekia Gay, Julie Ginos, Allison Hutson, Melissa Griswold Irvine, Rachel Reinbeck, Grace Ruxlow, Vicky Vail, Cheyenne VanMeter, Gretchen Wolfmeyer, Thalia WolfmeyerMale Ensemble ........................................... Mason Ellison, Alex Ginos, Brandon Mahana, Sage Mann, Nic Myers, Dominic Regner, Drew Quintero, Douglas Tenhouse

Special ThanksJulie Ginos & GS PhotographyAlex GinosLiz HoffmanNathan Holthaus

Build Day Kickoff volunteersMary SchoenekaseEllen Taylor

QUILTASJanuary 15, 2022

Save the date! More information coming soon.

A CELEBRATION OF THE 20202021 SEASONS


PRODUCTION STAFF

PLEASETurn off your cell phones, beepers, or alarm watches to avoid disturbing your fellow theatergoers and the

actors on stage during the performance. We appreciate your cooperation.

LISTENING DEVICESA limited number of listening devices are available for the hard of hearing. These may be checked

out from our House Manager in the Box Office and returned following the performance.

Director ...............................................................................................................Brandon ThomsenMusic Director ....................................................................................................... Monica ScholzChoreographer ...........................................................................................................Alison ShaferSet Designer ............................................................................................................ Seth CampbellCostume Designer ....................................................................................................J. Ethan HenryLighting Designer ............................................................................................................Ken PhillipsSound Designer & Board Operator .........................................................................Jay TrimbleAssistant Lighting Designer ....................................................................................Ryan McElroyProperty Masters ..............................................................................Sue Allen, Katie KraushaarProps Artisan ......................................................................................................Randy WolfmeyerStage Manager .........................................................................................................Donna HaireAssistant Stage Manager ........................................................................................... Jim MolidorAssistant Choreographer ..........................................................................................Shawn JonesFight Choreographer ...........................................................................................Steve Looten, Jr.Run Crew .......................................................... Dawsyn Perry-Broekemeier, Robert Crockett, Trey Ehrhart, Chris Keller Josh Lunt, Conall WolfmeyerProps Crew ............................................................................................................Elizabeth SwickLead Painter ..............................................................................................................Carol WhaleyPaint Crew ................................................................Randy Hussong, Chloe Nott, Pat DonleyLight Board Operator ............................................................................................... Don JohnsonSpotlight Operators .............................................................. Susan Disselhorst, Amanda VeileCostume Crew ..................... Jeanette Brickman, Janet Ellison, Carol Rankin, Betty Anders,................................................. Jackie Cable, Sally Blickhan, Bethany Carrell, Susan ScholzWardrobe ..........................................Sue Allen, Jerilyn Dufresne, Katie Kraushaar, Alta KingHair and Wig Stylists ...............................................................Kristopher Kutcher, Kris MasonHouse Photographer ............................................................................................ Chet CoonrodSign Language Interpreter ....................................................................................... Jessica LewisGuest Artist Housing .......................... Judith Crocker, Michael Kaminiski & William MaierAudition Accompanists ...................................Kathi Dooley, Laura Kammerer, Colby SchulzAudition Welcome Table Volunteers .........................................Barbara Fry, Katie Kraushaar........................................................................................................................................ Linda Waller


Synopsis of ScenesACT ONE

PROLOGUE: ONCE UPON A TIME IN A FARAWAY LANDSCENE ONE: A PROVINCIAL FRENCH VILLAGE “Belle” ....................................................................................................................... Belle, Villagers“No Matter What” ...............................................................................................Maurice, Belle“No Matter What” reprise ............................................................................................. MauriceSCENE TWO: THE FORESTSCENE THREE: INTERIOR OF THE CASTLESCENE FOUR: EXTERIOR OF BELLE’S COTTAGE“Me” ........................................................................................................................... Gaston, Belle“Belle” reprise ..........................................................................................................................BelleSCENE FIVE: INTERIOR OF THE CASTLE“Home” .....................................................................................................................................Belle“Home” reprise ................................................................................................................Mrs. PottsSCENE SIX: THE TAVERN“Gaston” .................................................................................... Lefou, Gaston, Silly Girls, Men“Gaston” reprise ......................................................................................................Gaston, LefouSCENE SEVEN: INTERIOR OF THE CASTLE“How Long Must This Go On?” ........................................................................................... Beast“Be Our Guest” ...................................................Lumiere, Chip, Mrs. Potts, Castle Ensemble“If I Can’t Love Her” ............................................................................................................... Beast

There will be a 15-minute intermission. Refreshments are available in the lobby.

ACT TWO

SCENE ONE: THE FORESTSCENE TWO: INTERIOR OF THE CASTLE“Something There” ...........................................Belle, Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts“Human Again” ............................................................ Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Wardrobe, Mrs. Potts, Babbette, Castle EnsembleSCENE THREE: THE TAVERN“Maison Des Lunes” .......................................................... Gaston, Lefou, Monsieur D’ArqueSCENE FOUR: INTERIOR OF THE CASTLE“Beauty and the Beast” ................................................................................................. Mrs. Potts“If I Can’t Love Her” reprise .................................................................................................BeastSCENE FIVE: EXTERIOR OF BELLE’S COTTAGE“A Change in Me” ..................................................................................................................Belle“Mob Song” ..................................................................................................... Gaston, VillagersSCENE SIX: INTERIOR OF THE CASTLE“The Battle” ........................................................................................Villagers, Castle Ensemble“Home” reprise ........................................................................................................................Belle“Finale” .........................................................................................Beast, Belle, Castle Ensemble


The title song to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast became an instant classic when it first appeared in the animated film in 1991. It has been sung and heard all over the world and is a song that I thought I knew quite well. When working on this production, I finally thought to ask myself, “What is the tale as old as time? What does that actually mean?” My immediate thought was romance; however, while romance is certainly an integral piece of the story, it seems that the lyric is pointing to something more specific to the legend of Beauty and the Beast. Is there a tale even older than romance? While studying the script, I discovered there was a word that reoccurred throughout the story, and that was the word “change.”

Going all the way back to Adam, people have been headstrong in either their beliefs or their relationships. Then circumstances present themselves in such a way that one realizes they must make a choice: either stay firm on their idea or feeling, which could lead to deterioration (physically, emotionally, spiritually), or they can make a change and open the possibility of healing or growth. To realize you are wrong is one thing; to admit you are wrong is another thing! Oh, the strength it takes, but, oh, the relief and the journey towards peace! Our maternal teapot, Mrs. Potts, refers to change as bittersweet... a blend of emotion that is sweet but tinged with sadness.

The scenic design for this production serves as a physical metaphor for this theme. A framework of vines, thorns, filigree, and foliage, both beautiful and dangerous, threatens to devour what is there, but they are oddly beautiful in their fluidity and growth. They not only represent the change that has happened, but also the opportunity for the change that can happen; the opportunity to prune the dead wood so that growth can occur.

As we finish another tumultuous year, and as we move into the holiday season, let us remember the tale as old time – to admit, to forgive, to open our hearts to the possibility of change.

Welcome to Quincy Community Theatre and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast!

Brandon J. Thomsen

Director’s Note

Tale as old as time Tune as old as song

Bittersweet and strange Finding you can change

Learning you were wrong


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Quincy Community Theatre would like to thank those who have made memorial contributions in 2021 to honor these loved ones:

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TALKBACKS

DISCOVERYNIGHTS

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Feb 4

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Dive deeper into the stories you see performed on stage! Join the cast and crew in person or LIVE on our Facebook page for a question and answer session after the show.

This free event invites the audience backstage to take a look at the process of bringing a story to life. See costumes, set pieces, hear from the director, and watch a portion of the rehearsal!


Meet the Cast*Devin Boccardi (Cogsworth) is a Graphic Designer and Printer for Tri-City Sports Screen Printing and Design. This is his first appearance with QCT, but he has been involved in choir and theatre throughout his life. His last few appearances were in Quincy University’s productions of The Secret Garden (Dickon) and A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley (Jacob Marley).

Mason Ellison (Ensemble) currently works for WGEM as a Master Control Operator. He has been involved in numerous QCT productions in the past including Chicago (2021), You Can’t Take It With You (2019), Hello, Dolly! (2017), Sweeny Todd (2017), and received the QCT Ghost Light Award for the 2017 season. Mason would like to thank his friends and family for their support and looks forward to sharing this story with them.

Mekia Gay (Ensemble) is a Pastry Chef in Quincy. She has been in three shows at QCT: Mamma Mia!, Chicago, and She Kills Monsters. In between baking and theatre, her hobbies include painting, building tiny houses for her bookshelf, watching true crime, and drinking a lot of Boba tea.

*Alex Ginos (Ensemble) lives in Quincy and is married to Julie Ginos, and they have four children (Gavin, Oliver, Evelyn & Avril). He works for CVS Specialty Pharmacy and leads worship at the Crossing Hannibal Location. He has been the sound designer at QCT for Frozen, The Belle of Amherst and Wonderful Things: the Songs of Jerry Herman.

Julie Ginos (Silly Girl, Ensemble) is excited to be on stage at QCT again, this time with her husband, Alex. She made her QCT debut with her QUILTA-winning performance as Donna in Mamma Mia! When not at the theatre, she enjoys going on Disney vacations with Alex and her four kiddos (Gavin, Oliver, Evelyn & Avril).

Valerie Hernandez (Wardrobe) has been seen onstage at QCT previously in Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette) & Sister Act (Ensemble), and backstage serving as Costume Designer for Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook, Chicago, Is He Dead?, and You Can’t Take It with You. Hernandez is a founding member & director of the award-winning Square Peg Group-Troupe, has directed for MROC, JWCC, and Quincy University.

*First-time QCT performer


Mark Hespen (Beast) is excited to be playing the Beast. Mark was last seen as Billy Flynn in QCT’s Chicago. Mark graduated from NIU with a BFA in Acting and is a Second City Conservatory graduate. Mark is the Co-Host of “Mornings w/Mark & Sam” on 97.9 KICK-FM. He would like to thank his co-host Sam, his incredible girlfriend Lindsey, his parents for their support, his brother Phil, and sister Julia. Mark only hopes he is half as great as his older brother Bob was when he played the Beast back in high school.

*Eli Higgins (Chip) is excited to be cast in his very first play! He is a 6th grader at QJHS and likes to spend his time drawing, reading, going on outdoor adventures in the backyard, and creating original comics. Eli is the third of six sons and loves spending time with his active family. He especially loves to help, care for, chase, and play with his two very busy, ‘crazy’ toddler brothers. He gives 100% to everything he does and cannot wait to play Chip onstage!

Allison Hutson (Silly Girl, Ensemble) is a 2020 college graduate of St. Ambrose University, where she studied music and marketing. She is studying to get her Masters at Quincy University, where she is Assistant Director of Admissions Communications. Allison is a foodie and coffee enthusiast that loves to connect with others through the arts. She was last seen on the QCT stage as Mona in Chicago.

Melissa Griswold Irvine (Ensemble) is a finance professor at Mizzou. She is an author and public speaker on personal finance topics. She made her QCT debut in Mamma Mia! In her spare time, Melissa plays tennis and pickleball, sings in the Quincy Symphony Choir, and volunteers for the Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary. Melissa and her husband, Shawn, enjoy traveling and taking cruises with their five adult children.

*Josh Jones (Gaston) is the Lead Trial Attorney for the Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office and President of the Quincy Humane Society. Signed up for auditions by his two daughters (because they love Beauty and the Beast and thought it would be funny), Josh is a first time performer for QCT. When not working, rehearsing, or trying to keep up with the rest of the singers, Josh can usually be found working out or eating 5 dozen eggs....because he’s roughly the size of a barge.

Ruth Kummerow (Babette) said Oooh la la when she discovered theatre in 2017. This is her 7th show at QCT; she was most recently seen in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Judy). She thanks Glenn for his encouragement and is ecstatic that live theatre is back!



Jeremy Kurfman (Lumiere) from Mount Sterling, is excited to return to the stage at QCT where he was previously part of several student theatre productions. He encourages all with an interest in theatre to try it, as they will meet new friends, find new passions, and discover skills they don’t know they have.

*Brandon Mahana (Ensemble) returns to theatrical endeavors for the first time since 2012. Brandon last appeared in the EWTN documentary Serra: Ever Forward Never Back, having played Jose Maria, a mule boy who worked for Father Junipero Serra as a Native American interpreter. Brandon loves the idea of being behind the camera and writing scripts. He is a dreamer and is determined that one day he will put his talents to full use.

Sage Mann (Monsieur D’Arque, Ensemble) is happy to finally be living in Quincy after having appeared in Spamalot, She Loves Me, Is He Dead? during visits to his grandfather in Payson. Sage runs the YouTube channel TAPAS and Stuff Productions, where he recently starred in Better Yet?, a radio play created by fellow ensemble member Mason Ellison.

*Nic Myers (Ensemble) is a senior at Highland High School in Lewistown, MO. He is a member of his school’s Drama Club in which he has performed in five shows. This will be Nic’s first performance at QCT, and he is very excited to be part of such an amazing cast.

Bonnie Brod Nytes (Mrs. Potts) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who has also taught in the Quincy Catholic School system for many years. She considers herself a “veteran” of QCT – in that she first became involved many years ago (when it was still “Little Theatre”)- and actually “helped” with the physical moving of the theatre to the current venue. Bonnie has been both on stage and backstage for many shows in the past. Her favorite role was Mona in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Bonnie is thrilled to be back on stage after a “several year hiatus” and feels that it is rather “type casting” to be playing a “nurturing, singing teapot” (short and stout with a strong maternal instinct and a love of music!).

Drew Quintero (Ensemble) is so excited to be making Disney Magic once again on the QCT stage. This is Drew’s second stint in the enchanted castle, having been an ensemble member in QCT’s 2005 production of Beauty and the Beast. 28 years ago, Drew auditioned for QCT’s Stage Kids with a song from Beauty and the Beast and has called QCT his second home ever since. He is so thrilled to be sharing the magic of live theatre with you! “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible” - Walt Disney



Dominic Regner (Ensemble) is a recent graduate of Illinois State University with a Bachelors in Music. He loves all forms of music, especially opera. He is a man with unique hobbies, one being his love for hiking to villages for the pure enjoyment of exploration and mystery of the world around him.

*Rachel Reinbeck (Ensemble) is delighted to participate in a QCT production after her years spent earning her Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance. As a classically trained vocalist, Rachel has performed with Muddy River Opera Company on many occasions and held several recitals during her time at university. When not singing, she can be found reading, writing, or hanging out with her cat, Baked Bean.

Grace Ruxlow (Ensemble) is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is now working as a Case Coordinator at the Quincy Senior Center. She loves being on stage and was last seen on QCT’s stage in The Wizard of Oz. She hasn’t performed since senior year of high school and is excited to break that hiatus with this beautiful story. Grace would also like to thank her family, Vinu, and Little Joey for being so supportive during this process.

Chris Scholz (Maurice) is a lawyer and lifelong Quincian. He first appeared with the Quincy Community Little Theatre in Our Town (1989) and has been seen in numerous roles over the years with the Quincy Community Theatre, including Daddy Warbucks in Annie (1998) and Thenardier in Les Miserables (2014). Chris is a past board member of QCT and has been involved with many community arts organizations, including the Quincy Society of Fine Arts, Quincy Art Center, Quincy Symphony Orchestra and the Quincy Civic Music Association. Helpful hint: Chris has been very happily married to Vocal Director Monica Simmons Scholz for the past 30 years.

Doug Tenhouse (Ensemble) is excited to return to the QCT stage after 15 years! A former QCT board member and QUILTA award winner, he is “retired” and now owns and operates Loyd’s Gifts & Collectibles in Quincy. Doug has four children and two grandchildren. He enjoys singing in his church’s praise band and picking vintage and antique items for his shop.

*Vicky Vail (Silly Girl, Ensemble) is thrilled to be on the QCT stage for the first time, as well as recently becoming the costume shop manager at QCT! You have not seen her in the previous QCT productions of Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook (Stage Manager), and Bye Bye Birdie (Stage Manager). Some of her favorite roles she has played elsewhere are Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man, and M’Lynn Eatonton in Steel Magnolias. If you can’t find her in a theater, then just look in the local coffee shops!


Cheyenne VanMeter (Ensemble) is a senior from Highland High School in Lewistown, Missouri. She is involved in other extracurricular activities such as FBLA and Drama Club. In 2019, she appeared in Bye Bye Birdie at QCT. After graduation, she plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University for musical theatre.

Jennafer White (Belle) found her passion for performing while on the QCT stage at seven years old, which led her to an 11-year career performing professionally at Walt Disney World, bringing to life beloved characters (Cinderella, Princess Aurora, Belle and Mary Poppins) for the mouse-eared multitudes. She wrote all about her once-in-a-lifetime experiences in her book, BE LOVE (on Amazon). She enjoys renovating her 1970s home, teaching her new puppy tricks, discovering the best ice cream with her husband, Brady, finding treasures at thrift stores and learning new recipes on tik tok.

Gretchen Wolfmeyer (Ensemble) first fell in love with Beauty and the Beast 30 years ago when she and Randy were just starting their own story. Now married, with two teenage stars of their own, Thalia and Conall, Gretchen and her family all recently worked on QCT’s production of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.

Randy Wolfmeyer (Lefou) is happy to be back on stage with this talented cast, including his wife, Gretchen, to tell a story about learning to love one another. With their children, Thalia and Conall, they’ve worked on many shows as cast and crew. Offstage Randy teaches Physics and Engineering at John Wood Community College and enjoys making props and gadgets for QCT productions.

Thalia Wolfmeyer (Ensemble) a QHS junior, is excited to be in her first mainstage production! She was previously seen at QCT in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, She Kills Monsters, Frozen, and many others. Thalia was also a playwright featured in the QCT Virtual Playwrights Festival and has been an avid backstagevolunteer. Most days, you will find her drawing, reading, or enjoying her cats, Venom & Gracie.


Meet The Production TeamDonna Haire (Stage Manager) is a native of Quincy and works for Blue Cross Blue Shield. She has been married to Bill for 40 years and has a wonderful niece and four nephews. She just retired after 45 years of teaching Sunday School. Her spare time is spent taking care of the Villa Kathrine, working with Crime Stoppers, Muddy River Opera Company and getting back to QCT. “I feel like a big piece of my life has been missing, I am so glad to be back collaborating with this amazing group of people.”

Monica Scholz (Music Director) has directed choristers from the age of 8 to 80 and has taught and coached students at every level, from classroom elementary through college and brings over 35 years of professional choral/vocal experience to Quincy Community Theatre. She is the Director of Music at St. Peter Parish and recently retired as choral director at Quincy Notre Dame High School. Monica has been on staff at Quincy Community Theatre “Triple Threat Musical Theatre Boot Camp.” She has had leading roles in many QCT productions over the past 30 years, including Into the Woods, The Secret Garden, Nunsense and Show Boat among others, and has served as vocal director for The Wizard of Oz and Oklahoma and Memories II. Monica has coached and taught many local young singers who have gone on to professional careers in music.

Jim Molidor (Assistant Stage Manager) may hold the record for the most hoursspent at QCT without ever being directly involved with a show. His three children (Margot, Mitchell and Audrey) have performed in many QCT productions, and his wife Danette played Irene Molloy in Hello Dolly! in 2017. During all that time, Jim was a proud and supportive cheerleader. “After my wife passed away in October 2020, I realized there were so many reasons that I should finally be a part of the magic myself. I am thrilled to make my debut as the Assistant Stage Manager for Beauty and the Beast.”

Alison Shafer (Choreographer) is a freelance artist who most recently choreographed Matilda for Children’s Musical Theatre in Bartlesville, OK. Other recent projects include directing/choreographing Frozen Jr. for Market House Theatre in Paducah, KY and choreographing The Bikinis (Venice Theatre). She directed Stuart Little and choreographed Elf The Musical and She Loves Me for Quincy Community Theatre as well as directing/choreographing Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka (Des Moines Playhouse) and choreographing Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder, Ragtime, Spamalot, Mary Poppins, and Young Frankenstein (DSM Playhouse, Cloris Award for Best Choreography) Tree Wishes (Georgia Pacific Events Group, Atlanta, GA) and Marathon Dancing (Engarde Arts, New York, NY). Alison had the pleasure of instructing students in dance this summer for QCT’s Triple Threat Boot Camp.


Meet The Production TeamSteve Looten, Jr. (Fight Choreographer) spent most of high school at the QCT and has returned on multiple occasions to choreograph violence for our stage. He oversaw fight scenes in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Musical, Les Miserables, Phantom, Elf: The Musical, and others here in Quincy and around the midwest. Steve currently resides in St. Louis, where he teaches middle school mathematics and assists with the fine arts programs.

J. Ethan Henry (Costume Designer) is delighted to join the QCT family with Beauty and the Beast. Ethan is a multifaceted theatre practitioner with over a decade of professional work as a Designer, Director and Actor. He is currently the Managing Artistic Director for Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, and spends most of his time between NC, NYC and Orlando, FL. Some of Ethan’s favorite design credits include, The Who’s Tommy, Bonnie and Clyde, George and Gracie, and The Last Five Years. Additionally, Ethan worked with JPKNYC, Inc on projects such as Broadway’s Frozen, Come From Away, and The Band’s Visit, as well as Apple TV’s Dickinson and FX’s Fosse/Verdon. Ethan is honored to tackle this dream of a show with a great team. “All we need today is hope, love and a little bit of magic!”

Shawn Jones (Assistant Choreographer) comes from Cincinnati, Ohio where he studied Dance, Vocal music and Drama at the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA). Just prior to the pandemic, Shawn opened a dance studio called The Beat Arts Academy, where he teaches Fosse Technique Jazz, Lester Horton Modern, Hip Hop, and African Dance.

Ken Phillips (Lighting Designer) is happy to return to Quincy for his third show, having previously provided the lighting design for Phantom and Chicago. He holds an MFA in Lighting Design and teaches at the University of Wisconsin: Parkside. To view his work, please feel free to visit his website at KGPhillips.com. He would like to thank Brandon for welcoming him back, for his parents’ support, and the love of his wonderful wife, Alexandra.

Jessica Lewis (ASL Interpreter) attended Quincy University where she found her calling: Sign Language Interpretation. Jessica works for Quincy Public Schools where she gets to do what she loves each and every day. She has a passion for theatrical interpreting. “Quincy Community Theatre has graciously allowed me to continue to follow that passion.”


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