Award-winning, one-woman show to be performed at Pitt-Greensburg

Qurrat Ann Kadwani photoThe University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg presents “They Call Me Q,” a one-woman show written, performed, and co-produced by Qurrat Ann Kadwani. The show begins at 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, in Ferguson Theater (Smith Hall, 150 Finoli Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601). This event, which is funded in part through a grant from the Year of Pitt Global program, is free and open to the public.

“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 her journey, she transforms into 13 characters who have shaped her life. Caucasian teachers, Puerto Rican classmates, and Indian and African-American friends are portrayed in this humorous, heartfelt performance.

“The Village Voice” says Kadwani “delivers a winning tale.” “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."

Kadwani is an award-winning actress, producer, emcee, TV host, and philanthropist. “They Call Me Q is an award-winning performance that ran for seven months as an off-Broadway production--making Kadwani the first South Asian female to accomplish this achievement.  She has performed her solo play more than 200 times in 35 states. The show has won numerous awards, including the New York State Assemblyman Award (2014), Variations Theatre Best Actress Award (2012), Maui OnStage Best Play (2013), APICC Cultural Award (2014), and SAIPAF Trailblazer Award (2015).

A  founding Artistic Director of eyeBLINK and the head of the Theatre department, she is a graduate of The Bronx High School of Science and a theater graduate of SUNY Geneseo with a double scholarship recipient for her directing and acting contributions. Kadwani teaches private classes in solo play creation, monologue writing and performance, monologue prep, audition prep and acting business plan.

Under the direction of Obaid Kadwani and Claudia Gaspar, and developed with Ellery Schaar, "They Call Me Q" has performed at colleges all over the US. Additional details about Kadwani and the show are available at https://theycallmeqshow.com/.

Publication Date

Thursday, January 1, 1970 - 00:00