EUGENE, Ore.— The Student Production Association and International Programs of Lane Community College are proud to present, “They Call Me Q” written and performed by Qurrat Ann Kadwani, on Monday, November 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Blue Door Theatre, building 6, main campus, 4000 E. 30th Avenue in Eugene.
Admission is free and open to the public. Donations for theatre scholarships will be accepted. After the performance, audiences are invited to engage in a discussion with Ms. Kadwani and enjoy a feast of international delicacies.
Winner of Best Play Award (Maui Fringe), Best Actress Award (VTG Festival), New York State Assemblyman Award, Bronx Borough President Award, Trailblazer Award by SAIPAF, Cultural Award by AAPICC, Dream Award by SAPNA, Qurrat Ann Kadwani is the first South Asian female to have a solo play produced Off Broadway which ran for seven months in 2014. To date, “They Call Me Q” has been performed over 200 times in 35 states.
“They Call Me Q” is the story of a girl from Bombay growing up in the Boogie Down Bronx who gracefully seeks balance between cultural pressure and wanting acceptance into the American culture. Along the journey, Qurrat Ann Kadwani transforms into 13 characters that have shaped her life. Laden with heart and abundant humor, “They Call Me Q” speaks to the universal search for identity experienced by immigrants of all nationalities.NY Theatre Guide wrote, “Filled with charm, humor and heart… They Call Me Q is comedic without seeming over the top, and thought provoking without being preachy.” Broadway World wrote, "In some rare cases, the decision to share tales of one's past can give the audience a theatrical experience that it will remember far after the last show. They Call Me Q is one of those shows."
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Contact Brian Haimbach at haimbachb@lanecc.edu or (541) 463-5648 for information or to make reservations.
For accommodations to attend this event, contact the Center for Accessible Resources at (541) 463-5150 (voice), 711 (relay), or email AccessibleResources@lanecc.edu.
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