Cast Announced for RETABLOS, STORIES FROM A LIFE LIVED ALONG THE BORDER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019
Word for Word's first production of the 2020 Season is Octavio Solis's Retablos: Stories from A Life Lived Along the Border from his same titled memoir of growing up in El Paso. Retablos: Stories from A Life Lived Along the Border runs February 22 -March 15, in the Z Below Theater in San Francisco. The production is directed by Sheila Balter and Jim Cave and opens with press performance February 22 & 23, Saturday 8 PM & Sunday 3 PM (previews Feb.19- 21).
San Francisco's Magic Theatre To Honor Arts Philanthropist Rebecca Eisen And Author/Playwright Octavio Solis
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2019
Magic Theatre announced today that the company's 2019 Gala Fundraiser, Magic Masquerade: Warhol's Factory, will be held at Gallery 308 (Fort Mason Center, Landmark Building A, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123) on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Individual tickets to the Gala are available now for $500.00, with Silver Tier Tables (including 10 tickets with Premier seating) available for $5,000.00 and Gold Tier Tables (10 tickets with VIP seating, with an Artist at your table) are available for $10,000.00. Tickets and tables may be purchased online at magictheatre.org/engage/magic-gala, by calling 415-441-8822.
38th William Inge Festival Honors Octavio Solis
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2018
The William Inge Center for the Arts is pleased to announce playwright Octavio Solis will be the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Achievement in the American Theater Award for his outstanding contributions to the national theater landscape. Solis will be presented the award at the 38th annual William Inge Theater Festival, the Official Theatre Festival of the State of Kansas, at Independence Community College, in Independence, Kansas. The festival will be held May 22-25, 2019.
38th Annual William Inge Theater Festival Honors Playwright Octavio Solis
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2018
The William Inge Center for the Arts is pleased to announce playwright Octavio Solis will be the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Achievement in the American Theater Award for his outstanding contributions to the national theater landscape. Solis will be presented the award at the 38th annual William Inge Theater Festival, the Official Theatre Festival of the State of Kansas, at Independence Community College, in Independence, Kansas. The festival will be held May 22-25, 2019.
Milagro presents the Northwest Premier of LYDIA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2017
Milagro presents the 2008 Henry Award winner for Outstanding New Play, Lydia. Set in the 1970s on the Texas border separating the United States and Mexico, Lydia is an intense, lyrical and magical story.
INTAR to Stage Off-Broadway Premiere of SE LLAMA CRISTINA
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 18, 2015
INTAR continues its acclaimed 2014 - '15 season with the Off-Broadway premiere of Se Llama Cristina by Octavio Solis, beginning April 3rd and continuing through May 3rd only. Opening Night is set for Monday, April 13th.
Off-Broadway's THEY CALL ME Q Begins New Fall Schedule Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 2, 2014
Beginning tonight, the Off-Broadway smash THEY CALL ME Q is adding Tuesday evenings to its fall playing schedule at St. Luke's Theatre. The award-winning THEY CALL ME Q opened on June 4th to unanimous rave reviews, led by the Village Voice which lauded the emotionally charged comedy for delivering "a winning tale thanks to author and actor Qurrat Ann Kadwani's dead-on impersonations of New Yorkers and some unselfconscious spoofing of her own immigrant iterations growing up tough in the Bronx."
Off-Broadway's Hit THEY CALL ME Q Now on Sale Through 10/18
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 29, 2014
Due to overwhelming demand, the hit Off-Broadway play THEY CALL ME Q today put a new block of seats on sale through October 18th. The award-winning THEY CALL ME Q opened on June 4th to unanimous rave reviews, led by the Village Voice which lauded the emotionally charged comedy for delivering "a winning tale thanks to author and actor Qurrat Ann Kadwani's dead-on impersonations of New Yorkers and some unselfconscious spoofing of her own immigrant iterations growing up tough in the Bronx."
Photo Flash: THEY CALL ME Q's Qurrat Ann Kadwani Moderates Panel at United Nations
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 28, 2014
Qurrat Ann Kadwani, author and star of the Off-Broadway hit play THEY CALL ME Q, served as Panel Facilitator at the Champion of Change Awards presented by World Women Global Council Inc. on August 15th at the United Nations. Honorees at the event included Marie C. Wilson, founder & president emerita of The White House Project; NY1's Cheryl Wills; Roxana Saberi, journalist for Al Jazeerra; and Reshma Saujani, founder of Girl's Who Code.
THEY CALL ME Q Now On Sale Through Labor Day
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 2014
Due to overwhelming demand, Off-Broadway's newest hit THEY CALL ME Q today put a new block of seats on sale through Labor Day. The award-winning THEY CALL ME Q opened June 4th to unanimous rave reviews, led by the Village Voice which praised the emotionally charged comedy for delivering "a winning tale thanks to author and actor Qurrat Ann Kadwani's dead-on impersonations of New Yorkers and some unselfconscious spoofing of her own immigrant iterations growing up tough in the Bronx."
THEY CALL ME Q Adds Today Matinees, Beginning July 5
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 5, 2014
Off-Broadway's newest hit, THEY CALL ME Q, is adding 2 PM Today matinees beginning July 5th at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of the Theatre District. The award-winning THEY CALL ME Q opened June 4th.
THEY CALL ME Q Adds Saturday Matinees, Beginning July 5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2014
Off-Broadway's newest hit, THEY CALL ME Q, is adding 2 PM Saturday matinees beginning July 5th at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of the Theatre District. The award-winning THEY CALL ME Q opened June 4th.
Photo Flash: DOODU BOY's Stefhen Bryan Visits THEY CALL ME Q Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2014
Stefhen Bryan, currently starring in his play Doodu Boy at the Soho Playhouse, checked out the hit Off-Broadway show THEY CALL ME Q last Wednesday evening, June 18th and posed for photos afterwards with Q's author & star Qurrat Ann Kadwani. The award-winning THEY CALL ME Q opened June 4th at St. Luke's Theatre. Scroll down for photos!
BULLPEN Star Visits THEY CALL ME Q
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 18, 2014
Joseph Assadourian, currently appearing in his play The Bullpen at the Playroom Theater, checked out the hit Off-Broadway show THEY CALL ME Q this past Monday evening, June 16th and posed for photos afterwards with Q's author & star Qurrat Ann Kadwani. On his Facebook page this week, Joseph dubbed Qurrat his "Solo Show Sister." The award-winning THEY CALL ME Q opened June 4th at St. Luke's Theatre to unanimous rave reviews, led by the Village Voice which praised the play for delivering "a winning tale thanks to author and actor Qurrat Ann Kadwani's dead-on impersonations of New Yorkers and some unselfconscious spoofing of her own immigrant iterations growing up tough in the Bronx."
THEY CALL ME Q Star Set for WBAI's THE ARTSY FARTSY SHOW Tomorrow
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 17, 2014
Qurrat Ann Kadwani, currently starring in her hit Off-Broadway show "THEY CALL ME Q, is this week's special guest on the popular WBAI (99.5 FM) Radio program 'The Artsy Fartsy Show,' hosted by Barika Edwards. The interview is set to air tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2:30 PM and it can also be heard live at www.wbai.org. The award-winning THEY CALL ME Q opened June 4th at St. Luke's Theatre to unanimous rave reviews, led by the Village Voice which praised the play for delivering "a winning tale thanks to author and actor Qurrat Ann Kadwani's dead-on impersonations of New Yorkers and some unselfconscious spoofing of her own immigrant iterations growing up tough in the Bronx."
THEY CALL ME Q Opens Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2014
The award-winning play THEY CALL ME Q is set to make its Off-Broadway premiere this spring at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of the Theatre District. Written and performed by Qurrat Ann Kadwani, THEY CALL ME Q began performances May 19th with the official Opening Night tonight, June 4th.
THEY CALL ME Q's Qurrat Ann Kadwani to Be Featured on News 12 Today
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2014
Qurrat Ann Kadwani, currently starring Off-Broadway in her award-winning play THEY CALL ME Q, will be featured on Cablevision's News 12 today (Tuesday) at 6 PM. The interview can also be seen live at www.News12.com. THEY CALL ME Q is set to open tomorrow, June 4th at 8 PM at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of the Theatre District.