Qui Nguyen
Latest News on Qui Nguyen:
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相撲 At The Public Theater (Nov 14, 2024)
SHE KILLS MONSTERS Set for Teaneck High School This Month (Nov 10, 2024)
IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays (Oct 31, 2024)
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相撲 At The Public Theater (Nov 14, 2024)
SHE KILLS MONSTERS Set for Teaneck High School This Month (Nov 10, 2024)
IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays (Oct 31, 2024)
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Productions
Writing
Writer
Playwright
Movies
Raya and the Last Dragon
[ 2021 ] writer
[ 2021 ] writer
Strange World
[ 2022 ] writer
[ 2022 ] writer
She Kills Monsters
[ 2022 ] writer
[ 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
Videos
VIDEO: Watch a Chat with Ralph B. Peña, Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023
VIDEO: Watch a Chat with James Yaegashi, Cultural/Martial Arts Consultant & Co-Fight Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Kelly Marie Tran's Production Diary From RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 1, 2021
News
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相' At The Public Theater
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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 SAMURAI
Centenary Stage Company's Next Stage Repertory continues its second weekend of SOUL SAMURAI, offering audiences a dynamic theatrical experience.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Connecticut Repertory Theatre has announced the production of THE MOORS by Jen Silverman, running from October 10 - 20, 2024, at the Name Katter Theatre.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
What did our critic think of SHE KILLS MONSTERS at The Weekend Theater?
What did our critic think of SHE KILLS MONSTERS at The Weekend Theater?
Video: First Look At VIETGONE at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Get a first look at Vietgone at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in this all new video!
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
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.
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
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.
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 Soundstage Podcast
Playwrights Horizons will present Erin Courtney’s You Can’t Hide from Yourself, directed by Kate Bergstrom—the latest episode of Soundstage. Listen now!
Playwrights Horizons will present Erin Courtney’s You Can’t Hide from Yourself, directed by Kate Bergstrom—the latest episode of Soundstage. Listen now!
Two World Premieres & More Set for Center REP 24-25 Season
Center Repertory Company has unveiled its 57th season—an extraordinary lineup of six works to be presented September 2024 through June 2025. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Center Repertory Company has unveiled its 57th season—an extraordinary lineup of six works to be presented September 2024 through June 2025. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Center REP Announces ARSENIC AND OLD LACE And More for 2024-25 Season Including World Premieres & More
Discover the upcoming 2024-25 season at CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY, featuring two World Premieres, a queer interpretation of a classic, and an EGOT winner's fireside chat. Also, learn about their new audience initiatives.
Discover the upcoming 2024-25 season at CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY, featuring two World Premieres, a queer interpretation of a classic, and an EGOT winner's fireside chat. Also, learn about their new audience initiatives.
Tony Shalhoub, BD Wong & More to Star in WHAT BECAME OF US World Premiere
Atlantic Theater Company has revealed the initial casting for the world premiere of What Became of Us, written by Shayan Lotfi. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Atlantic Theater Company has revealed the initial casting for the world premiere of What Became of Us, written by Shayan Lotfi. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg"ATCA New Play Award
Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.
Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.
Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute to Present SCREEN TEST Benefit Screening
Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute will present Screen Test, a benefit screening celebrating the 15th anniversary of the award winning production, part of Wild Project's March 2024 programming. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute will present Screen Test, a benefit screening celebrating the 15th anniversary of the award winning production, part of Wild Project's March 2024 programming. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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?
Outstanding Choreography/Movement (IT Awards) for Fight Girl Battle World.
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