Quincy Community Theatre

What Quincy Community Theatre does

Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community theatre founded in 1923 in Quincy, Illinois, producing live theatrical performances, theatre education, and outreach programming for residents of the Illinois-Missouri-Iowa Tri-state area. Operationally, QCT has occupied its permanent home at the Oakley-Lindsay Civic Center since 1995, where it runs two performance venues — the 498-seat Barbara Rowell Auditorium (a thrust-style mainstage with a 40'x22' stage, full fly system, and orchestra pit) and a 40'x40' soundproof Black Box Theatre (capacity 120) — supported by an in-house scene shop, costume shop, dressing rooms, and a small professional staff of approximately 10-12 full-time employees (Executive, Artistic, Technical Directors, Costume Shop Manager, Marketing, Box Office, Volunteer/Fundraising Coordinator, Director of Education, Production Associate). Productions are mounted by hundreds of community volunteers annually on stage, crew, and front-of-house, in a classic community-theatre operating model.

Revenue is generated across seven streams: ticket sales (mainstage, student, and black box productions; season subscriptions in Fixed and Flex tiers at $95-$150 covering ~65% of mounting costs), education program fees (classes, workshops, Triple Threat Boot Camp), outreach services (classroom workshops at $125, backstage tours at $50, QCT on the Road touring productions at $325 per first performance), costume rentals ($5-$80 per item), donations and sponsorships, stagebill advertising (reaching 25,000+ annual patrons), and corporate production sponsorships from local businesses and healthcare organizations. The 2026 season features five mainstage productions (Footloose, The Lightning Thief, Come From Away, Annie, and others), three student theatre productions, and two Black Box Series productions, with rights licensed through Concord Theatricals, Music Theatre International, and Broadway Licensing/Dramatists Play Service — single-show royalty costs alone can exceed $15,000. QCT reaches 25,000+ community members annually through productions, classes, and outreach, and is governed by a 15-member volunteer Board of Directors led by President Alex Ginos.

Name

Quincy Community Theatre

Legal name

Quincy Community Theatre

Website

https://1qct.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quincy Community Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1923 in Quincy, Illinois, producing live theatrical performances, theatre education classes, outreach workshops, touring shows, and costume rentals for residents of the Illinois-Missouri-Iowa Tri-state area, operating from a 498-seat mainstage and 120-seat black box at the Oakley-Lindsay Civic Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Theatre / Performing Arts

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Amateur Theatre (MPAGABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Children’s & Youth Theatre (MPAGABAE), Musical Theatre (Non-Broadway/Fringe) (MPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Live theatre productions
• Theatre education programs
• Community performing arts
• Youth theatre classes
• Costume rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Ticket sales for mainstage productions, student theatre, and black box performances. Season ticket packages provide 25% savings compared to single tickets. Ticket sales cover approximately 65% of mounting costs.
2. Season Ticket Subscriptions: Fixed and Flex season ticket packages for mainstage productions and Black Box Series. Fixed option locks in same seats for all performances; Flex option allows date flexibility with priority reservations.
3. Education Programs: Registration fees for classes, workshops, Triple Threat Boot Camp, and summer programming. Classes offered in spring, summer, and fall sessions for students and adults of all ages and skill levels.
4. Outreach Services: Fees for workshop facilitation at schools and organizations, backstage tours, and QCT on the Road touring productions brought to schools and community venues.
5. Costume Rentals: Rental fees for costumes, hats, accessories, and specialty items to outside productions and organizations. Pricing varies by item type and rental period.
6. Donations and Sponsorships: Tax-deductible contributions to general operating fund, Barbara Rowell Fund for capital improvements, scholarship funds, and production/event sponsorships. Amazon Wish List and Walmart SparkGood registry support.
7. Advertising and Sponsorship: Stagebill advertising reaching 25,000 annual patrons. Production sponsorship packages with brand activation and visibility benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quincy Community Theatre produces and presents live theatrical performances in its 498-seat Barbara Rowell Auditorium and 40x40 foot Black Box Theatre, including musicals, plays, dramas, and student productions. The organization also delivers theatre education (classes, workshops, Triple Threat Boot Camp), outreach programming (QCT on the Road touring shows, classroom workshops, backstage tours), and costume rental services to individuals, schools, and outside productions.

Product overview

Quincy Community Theatre operates as a single-venue community theatre organization offering live theatrical productions and educational programming. The main product is live theatre presented through two performance spaces: the 498-seat Barbara Rowell Auditorium for mainstage productions, and the Black Box Theatre for intimate and experimental works. Educational offerings include classes, workshops, Triple Threat Boot Camp, and QCT on the Road touring productions. Supporting services include costume rentals, gift certificates, and season ticket packages. The organization also provides outreach workshops and financial aid/scholarships to make theatre accessible to all community members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barbara Rowell Auditorium Mainstage Productions Mainstage theatrical productions including musicals, plays, and dramas presented in the 498-seat thrust-style Barbara Rowell Auditorium for community audiences.
• Black Box Theatre Productions Intimate theatrical performances in the 40x40 foot soundproof Black Box Theatre with full lighting grid and maximum capacity of 120 seats, used for experimental and contemporary programming, rehearsals, and student productions.
• Classes and Workshops Theatre education classes and workshops for students and adults offered across spring, summer, and fall sessions covering acting, singing, dancing, and technical theatre instruction.
• Triple Threat Boot Camp Week-long intensive summer musical theatre program teaching singing, acting, and dancing for students in grades 6 through graduating seniors, culminating in an open class performance.
• QCT on the Road Touring Productions Mobile touring theatrical productions that travel to schools and community organizations, delivering 45-minute performances plus 15-minute Q&A sessions to area students in grades K-5.
• Costume Rentals Rental service offering theatrical costumes, hats, accessories, and specialty items to outside productions, schools, and organizations on a per-item pricing basis.
• Outreach Workshops Educational theatre workshops delivered in classrooms covering playwriting, physical theatre, storytelling, acting, and public speaking skills, plus backstage facility tours for student groups.
• Season Ticket Subscriptions Annual subscription packages offering discounted admission to multiple mainstage productions with Fixed (locked seats) and Flex (priority reservations) seating options, providing 25% savings versus single tickets.
• Gift Certificates Digital and physical gift certificates redeemable for theatre tickets, classes, or season ticket packages.
• Scholarships and Financial Aid Three distinct scholarship programs that provide financial assistance to help area students access theatre education programs regardless of economic circumstances.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches 25,000+ community members annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oakley-Lindsay Civic Center AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Civic Center Authority established in 1989 with $5.6 million state grant awarded in 1990 and $1.25 million matching funds reached in 1992. QCT became permanent resident of Oakley-Lindsay Center in 1995. QCT has operated from this location for over 30 years.
• KHQAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor providing broadcast coverage and promotional support for QCT productions and events
• STARadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor providing radio coverage and promotional support for QCT productions and events
• Townsquare MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor providing broadcast coverage and promotional support for QCT productions and events
• WGEMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor providing broadcast coverage and promotional support for QCT productions and events. Also serves as show sponsor for productions like Footloose and Annie.
• Herald-WhigminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor providing newspaper coverage and promotional support for QCT productions and events
• Muddy River NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor providing news coverage and promotional support for QCT productions and events
• Blessing Health SystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShow sponsor for Footloose production, providing financial support for mounting the production
• Knapheide ManufacturingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShow sponsor for Footloose production, providing financial support for mounting the production
• Adams FiberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShow sponsor for The Play That Goes Wrong production
• State Street BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShow sponsor for The Play That Goes Wrong production
• Kohl'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShow sponsor for Annie production
• Quincy Medical GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShow sponsor for Annie production
• Quincy RecycleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShow sponsor for Annie production
• Mane Therapie Salon and SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShow sponsor for Steel Magnolias production
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wish List registry allows supporters to purchase office and backstage supplies needed by the theatre
• WalmartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWalmart SparkGood Registry allows supporters to purchase needed supplies for the theatre
• Quincy Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community group participating in COME FROM AWAY productions by helping usher and sharing their work in the lobby
• Quincy Humane SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community group participating in COME FROM AWAY productions by helping usher and sharing their work in the lobby
• Salvation ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community group participating in COME FROM AWAY productions by helping usher and sharing their work in the lobby
• Adams County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community group participating in COME FROM AWAY productions by helping usher and sharing their work in the lobby
• Concord TheatricalscoreOthersLicensing partner providing rights to produce shows including Footloose, The Lightning Thief, and The Dispute
• Music Theatre International (MTI)coreOthersLicensing partner providing rights to produce shows including Annie and Come From Away through special arrangement
• Broadway Licensing / Dramatists Play ServicecoreOthersLicensing partner providing rights to produce Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Steel Magnolias

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TheatreSquared: Fayetteville, Arkansas regional theatre producing a mix of new works, classics, and musicals with strong education and community engagement programming. Similar mid-size-city community theatre positioning and revenue diversification across productions and classes.
• Des Moines Community Playhouse: Iowa-based nonprofit community theatre that produces multi-show seasons, offers education programs, and relies on volunteer participation — very similar scale and operating model to QCT, serving the comparable mid-sized Midwest city market.
• Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre: Indianapolis dinner theater presenting year-round Broadway-style productions and youth education programs. Comparable regional theatre scale, similar community engagement model, and similar reliance on licensed Broadway titles.
• American Players Theatre: Spring Green, Wisconsin professional classical theatre producing summer seasons of Shakespeare and classics with outreach programming. Comparable Midwest community-rooted theatre identity, though operates in a seasonal outdoor format.
• Marriott Theatre: Lincolnshire, Illinois regional dinner theater in-residence producing year-round Broadway musicals with strong youth programming. Similar Illinois regional positioning, comparable revenue model mixing ticket sales, dining, and education, but operates at larger scale.
• Peninsula Players Theatre: Door County, Wisconsin regional professional theatre producing a summer season of plays and musicals with education outreach. Similar community-rooted Midwest positioning with comparable scale, though with a seasonal (summer) programming cadence.
• Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse: Rock Island, Illinois dinner theater offering live musical productions in a similarly-sized venue with comparable production cadence and ticket price points to QCT. Operates in the same regional Midwest market with a community-driven live theatre model.
• The Palace Theatre: Marion, Iowa community theatre producing Broadway musicals and plays with education and outreach programming — directly comparable in geographic context (small Midwestern city), venue size, and volunteer-driven community model to QCT.

Broad incumbents

• Steppenwolf Theatre Company: Chicago-based Tony Award-winning professional theatre producing new works and classics with extensive education programming. Overlaps with QCT's mission and Illinois base but operates at vastly larger scale with professional (non-volunteer) actors and national reach.
• Goodman Theatre: Chicago's oldest and largest nonprofit regional theatre producing plays, musicals, and holiday productions with education and community engagement programs. Comparable education/outreach orientation but operates at major metropolitan scale far beyond QCT's community theatre tier.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

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