Monday, December 21, 2009

A Great 2009 Season!

As we were preparing to start the 2009 season everyone at QCT was filled with excitement, anticipation and fear. You see QCT's 2009 season was one of the largest and most demanding seasons in our history; with more large shows crammed into a twelve month period than presents in Santa’s sack. After many meetings, auditions, rehearsals, opening nights and closing nights-- we did it! Looking back over the past twelve months, (which flew by), I ask myself, "how and why did the 2009 season turn out so incredibly?" I can come up with three reasons: our volunteers, our staff and our patrons. Therefore, if you are reading this and fit into one of those categories, (and chances are if you're reading this you do fit into one of those categories), thank you. Thank you for giving QCT the honor of entertaining you in 2009. We look forward to entertaining you again in 2010.

Happy New Year,
Dominic

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

2010 Golden Globe nominations

Post your thoughts. Which shows or people do you think or hope will win.

BEST TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
BIG LOVE (HBO)
DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
HOUSE (FOX)
MAD MEN (AMC)
TRUE BLOOD (HBO)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES -DRAMA
GLENN CLOSE: DAMAGES
JANUARY JONES: MAD MEN
JULIANNA MARGULIES: THE GOOD WIFE
ANNA PAQUIN: TRUE BLOOD
KYRA SEDGWICK: THE CLOSER

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
SIMON BAKER: THE MENTALIST
MICHAEL C. HALL: DEXTER
JON HAMM: MAD MEN
HUGH LAURIE: HOUSE
BILL PAXTON: BIG LOVE

BEST TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
30 ROCK (NBC)
ENTOURAGE (HBO)
GLEE (FOX)
MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
THE OFFICE (NBC)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES -
COMEDY OR MUSICAL

TONI COLLETTE: UNITED STATES OF TARA
COURTENEY COX: COUGAR TOWN
EDIE FALCO: NURSE JACKIE
TINA FEY: 30 ROCK
LEA MICHELE: GLEE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES -
COMEDY OR MUSICAL

ALEC BALDWIN: 30 ROCK
STEVE CARELL: THE OFFICE
DAVID DUCHOVNY: CALIFORNICATION
THOMAS JANE: HUNG
MATTHEW MORRISON: GLEE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
MICHAEL EMERSON: LOST
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS: HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
WILLIAM HURT: DAMAGES
JOHN LITHGOW: DEXTER
JEREMY PIVEN: ENTOURAGE

What are your predictions?

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Miracle on 34th Street Breaks records!

I am pleased to announce that "Miracle on 34th Street" has broken all records at Quincy Community Theatre for attendance. "Miracle on 34th Street" is now the most attended play in QCT recorded history with 4,529 people in attendance. This is yet another reason for all of us at QCT to be thankful for our patrons who have helped to make 2009 one of the best seasons QCT has had.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

QUILTAS Are coming and you could be able to vote.

QUILTAs!!!

Each year the theatre recognizes its volunteers for their contributions to the productions of the previous season at the QUILTA ceremonies. This year QCT will celebrate its 40th Annual QUILTAs. The evening features an awards ceremony, entertainment, finger foods, and dancing. Awards are given for outstanding performances in a musical or non-musical. The Director and Technical Director give awards to individuals who have volunteered in many capacities throughout the season. QCT’s highest honor, the Enid Ireland Award is also presented. Two Student Theatre Awards are presented. The Burning Flame is awarded to students who show outstanding effort and improvement. The Rosie—named after Rose Laquement, a long time volunteer at QCT—is awarded to a student who displays the dedication and volunteer service of Rose.

How can YOU get involved? Vote for QUILTAs! You are eligible to vote if you are a Season Ticket Holder or a Voting Member at QCT. To vote for musicals in 2009, you must have seen both Funny Girl AND The Producers. To vote for non-musicals, you must have seen The Importance of Being Earnest, ART, AND Miracle on 34th Street. If you are eligible to vote, PLEASE VOTE!

QUILTA Ballots are available in the Lobby. Fill one out and return it to the Ballot Box in the Box Office either after the show or any time during regular office hours (10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday). The final day to drop off your ballot is January 5, 2010.