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Productions

Unconditional
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Fight Director
A View From 151st Street
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Fight Director/Coordinator

Writing

Vietgone
Writer

Movies

Raya and the Last Dragon
[ 2021 ] writer
Strange World
[ 2022 ] writer
She Kills Monsters
[ 2022 ] writer

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - John Gassner Award

Qui Nguyen, Vietgone

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Play

Qui Nguyen, Vietgone


winner
IT Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography/Movement

Qui NguyenFight Girl Battle World

IT Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography/Movement

Qui Nguyen(RUS)H

IT Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Full-Length Script

Qui NguyenFight Girl Battle World

IT Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreography/Movement

Qui NguyenThe Kung Fu Importance of Being Earnest

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ALICE IN SLASHERLAND Comes to California State University Photo
ALICE IN SLASHERLAND Comes to California State University
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025

Alice in Slasherland, by award-winning stage and screenwriter Qui Nguyen, will open in the Studio Theatre on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. Learn more here!
Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award Photo
Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.
Actors' Theatre Reveals 2025 Summer Season Photo
Actors' Theatre Reveals 2025 Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

In a sneak preview party at Germania Singing & Sport Society last weekend, Actors' Theatre of Columbus (ATC) revealed its 2025 summer outdoor season. Learn more about the full lineup here!
WISH YOU WERE HERE Makes West Coast Premiere At South Coast Repertory Photo
WISH YOU WERE HERE Makes West Coast Premiere At South Coast Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

South Coast Repertory will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Orange County native Sanaz Toossi home with the West Coast premiere of her comedy Wish You Were Here.
Cast & Creative Team Set for THE HEART SELLERS at Guthrie Theater Photo
Cast & Creative Team Set for THE HEART SELLERS at Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2024

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Heart Sellers by Lloyd Suh, directed by May Adrales. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相�'� At The Public Theater Photo
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相�'� At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater announced the cast for SUMO 相撲, featuring a diverse ensemble of performers. The production explores themes of tradition and identity through the lens of sumo wrestling.
SHE KILLS MONSTERS Set for Teaneck High School This Month Photo
SHE KILLS MONSTERS Set for Teaneck High School This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024

The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Teaneck High School (THS) will present SHE KILLS MONSTERS, at the Helen B. Hill Auditorium at Teaneck High. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays Photo
IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Centenary Stage Company's Next Stage Repertory Enters Their Second Weekend Of SOUL SA Photo
Centenary Stage Company's Next Stage Repertory Enters Their Second Weekend Of SOUL SAMURAI
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

Centenary Stage Company's Next Stage Repertory continues its second weekend of SOUL SAMURAI, offering audiences a dynamic theatrical experience.
SHE KILLS MONSTERS Comes to Aspire Performing Arts Company Photo
SHE KILLS MONSTERS Comes to Aspire Performing Arts Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

Aspire Performing Arts Company will present She Kills Monsters on October 25, 26, and 27 at the Passaic County Community College (PCCC) campus located at 500 Union Avenue in Haskell.
Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory Returns With SOUL SAMURAI Photo
Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory Returns With SOUL SAMURAI
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory will return for the 2024-2025 season with a production of Soul Samurai by Qui Nguyen. Performances will take place in the Kutz Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents THE MOORS At The Name Katter Theatre Photo
Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents THE MOORS At The Name Katter Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024

Connecticut Repertory Theatre has announced the production of THE MOORS by Jen Silverman, running from October 10 - 20, 2024, at the Name Katter Theatre.
Review: VIETGONE at Theatre Off Jackson Photo
Review: VIETGONE at Theatre Off Jackson
by Shelley Dean - Aug 16, 2024

Quite a few factors contribute to a great show, and they vary for each audience member. Vietgone is one of those rare productions that caters to a diverse audience seeking comedy, romance, and thoughtful reflection. The second Seattle production of Vietgone, written by Qui Nguyen and directed with heart by Mimi Katano, has opened at Theatre Off Jackson. Co-produced by Pork Filled Productions and SIS Productions, this show runs until August 24, and it’s one you don’t want to miss.
SHE KILLS MONSTERS From Plethos Productions Comes to Castro Valley Next Month Photo
SHE KILLS MONSTERS From Plethos Productions Comes to Castro Valley Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024

Plethos Productions is bringing the Dungeons and Dragons adventure She Kills Monsters to Heirloom East Bay in Castro Valley September 6-22. Directed by Wynne Chan.
Pork Filled And SIS Productions Team Up To Present VIETGONE Photo
Pork Filled And SIS Productions Team Up To Present VIETGONE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

Pork Filled Productions and SIS Productions present VIETGONE by Qui Nguyen, directed by Mimi Katano, with music direction by YUELAN, from August 9th to 24th at Theatre Off Jackson in Seattle.
Review: SHE KILLS MONSTERS at The Weekend Theater Photo
Review: SHE KILLS MONSTERS at The Weekend Theater
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 15, 2024

What did our critic think of SHE KILLS MONSTERS at The Weekend Theater?
Video: First Look At VIETGONE at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Photo
Video: First Look At VIETGONE at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by Joshua Wright - May 9, 2024

Get a first look at Vietgone at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in this all new video!
FALCON GIRLS World Premiere & More Set for Yale Repertory Theatre 2024-25 Season Photo
FALCON GIRLS World Premiere & More Set for Yale Repertory Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024

Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed its 2024–25 season of five productions. Learn more about the five shows in the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards Photo
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
Listen: Playwrights Horizons Presents YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM YOURSELF as Part of Soundst Photo
Listen: Playwrights Horizons Presents YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM YOURSELF as Part of Soundstage Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

Playwrights Horizons will present Erin Courtney’s You Can’t Hide from Yourself, directed by Kate Bergstrom—the latest episode of Soundstage. Listen now!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Qui Nguyen written?

Qui Nguyen has written 2 shows including Vietgone (Writer), Poor Yella Rednecks (Playwright).

What awards has Qui Nguyen been nominated for?

John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Vietgone, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Vietgone, Outstanding Choreography/Movement (IT Awards) for Fight Girl Battle World, Outstanding Choreography/Movement (IT Awards) for (RUS)H, Outstanding Full-Length Script (IT Awards) for Fight Girl Battle World and Outstanding Choreography/Movement (IT Awards) for The Kung Fu Importance of Being Earnest.

What awards has Qui Nguyen won?

Qui Nguyen has won the Outstanding Choreography/Movement award at the IT Awards for Fight Girl Battle World.

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