Villa Kathrine

06/05/2026

🎭 CALLING ALL ACTORS & CREATIVES! 🎭

Are you ready to bring a classic to life in a whole new way? Join us at the historic Villa Kathrine for a special first draft table read of “Juliet & Her Romeo”!

We are looking for a fantastic cast to fill these roles, as well as individuals interested in production positions. Whether you want to dive headfirst into a main character or get in on the ground floor of creating this unique event, there is a place for you.

📅 When: June 14th at 5:00 PM
📍 Where: The Villa Kathrine

📖 How It Works & How to Join:
**Share the Spotlight:** To keep things collaborative and low-pressure, and if numbers allow, multiple actors are welcome to trade off and share roles during the read!
**Get the Script Ahead of Time:** A sample of the script will be sent in advance to those who wish to read.
**How to Sign Up:** If you are interested in reading or interested in joining the production crew, please email our writer/director, Elizabeth Mannhardt, at [email protected]. Please include your specific role interests so she can send over your script!

👥 Roles & Age Ranges:
Ladies: Juliet(16–18), Lady Capulet / Lady Montague (35–65), Nurse(40–70)
Gentlemen: Romeo (18–20), Lord Montague / Lord Capulet (45–65), Friar Laurence (45–65), Prince Paris (20–30), Benvolio (18–20), Mercutio (20–30), Tybalt (25–35), Sampson (20–35)

⚠️ *Please note: All actors must be over 18 at the time of the production.*

Tag a fellow actor or creative who needs to be there, and send us an email to secure your script. We can't wait to create this with you! 📋✨

06/03/2026

⚔️ Join the Production Team for "Juliet & Her Romeo" ⚔️

The Villa Kathrine is seeking passionate, creative, and dedicated collaborators to help bring Verona to life on the Mississippi Bluff.

This exciting new adaptation by writer/director Elizabeth Mannhardt will present Shakespeare’s beloved story in a fresh, condensed format while preserving the iconic moments audiences know and love. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Villa Kathrine, this production promises to be a truly unique theatrical experience for Quincy and the surrounding region.

We are currently seeking applicants for the following production team positions:
• Stage Manager
• Production Assistant
• Properties Manager
• Costume Technician
• Technical Director

These team members will work alongside writer/director Elizabeth Mannhardt and Production Manager/Board President Donna Haire to help create something extraordinary from the ground up.

Whether your strengths are in organization, technical theater, design, craftsmanship, or backstage leadership, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested in joining the team? Send us a message for more information about the available positions.

✨ Come be part of a first-of-its-kind theatrical experience at the Villa Kathrine and help create something unforgettable at Quincy's own castle.

06/01/2026

✨ Meet the houses of Verona. ✨

In “Juliet and Her Romeo”, every character carries more than a name — they carry a driving force:
Power. Passion. Pride. Peace. Hope. Loyalty.

These beautifully intertwined lives collide inside the feud between the Montagues and Capulets, where love fights to survive against generations of conflict.

From noble halls to candlelit secrets, from swaggering wit to heartbreaking devotion, each soul in this story shapes the fate of the next.

“From first glance to final breath… all within arm’s reach.”

More character descriptions, table read dates, and production details coming soon for “Juliet and Her Romeo” at Villa Kathrine. Still a year away, but time flies when your stars cross in love. ✨

05/29/2026

Help Preserve Villa Kathrine!

Your donation to the Friends of the Castle supports ongoing restoration projects including historic windows, exterior repairs, painting, accessibility improvements, and preservation of this Quincy treasure.

Donate today:
https://donate.stripe.com/6oU9AT7pFehH8RI1ow2Fa00

Thank you for helping keep the Castle on the Bluff beautiful for generations to come.

05/27/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the early planning stages of an immersive theatrical event: “Juliet and Her Romeo” — a bold, high-energy reimagining of the world’s most iconic love story, presented within the breathtaking setting of Villa Kathrine.

Featuring updated language that preserves the poetry, passion, and unforgettable moments audiences know and love, this original adaptation brings Shakespeare’s tragedy closer than ever before — “from first glance to final breath, all within arm’s reach.”

Created specifically for the Villa, “Juliet and Her Romeo” is designed to blend immersive storytelling, historic atmosphere, and community collaboration into an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Throughout this summer and fall, we will be hosting table reads and developmental workshops as the production continues to evolve. The current projected cast includes 13 actors (4 women and 9 men), and additional production and crew positions will also be available. Slated for performances in late May and early June!

Anyone interested in participating, collaborating, or learning more is encouraged to contact writer/director Elizabeth Mannhardt at:
[email protected]

05/22/2026

04/12/2026

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04/11/2026

One word to describe Quincy.

04/11/2026

Quincy is a community that shows up for one another. Today, we pause and grieve together.

We join many across our region in mourning the loss of Jillian Wagner Miller. Jill was not formally connected to Villa Kathrine as a board member or volunteer, but she was deeply connected to what this place represents. She valued beauty, creativity, and the arts. She supported the spirit of community that lives here.

Many of us knew her. Many more felt her impact through her gift of music.

Our hearts are with her family, her husband and children, and all who loved her.

If you feel moved to support her family during this time, you can do so here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-children-of-a-devoted-mother-and-wife

You can read her full obituary here:
https://www.hansenspear.com/obituaries/Jillian-Wagner-Miller?obId=48088843

Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. Take a moment today to reach out to someone you care about just as Jill did so often.