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BIO

Qween Jean is a New York based Stage and Film Costume Designer. She is the Founder of Black Trans Liberation, an organization aimed to provide access and employment resources for the TGNC community. Qween has committed her voice to advocating for marginalized communities; specifically black trans people. Her passion is creating access for unsung heroes and people who are often overlooked. She feels their stories are valuable and deserve recognition. Qween is thrilled to be apart of Black No More! The New Group: The Fever, I Need Space, Waiting For Godot, & One In Two Her Credits:
Macbeth in Stride, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, Siblings Play, Amen Corner, Rags Parkland, Good Grief, Othello, Wig Out! Mary Antionette, Little Shop of Horrors, and the highly acclaimed What to Send Up, When it Goes Down by Aleshea Harris. She has an MFA in Design from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Costume Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Costume Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Costume Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Costume Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Costume Design[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Costume Design of a Play

Qween JeanWedding Band


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Obie Awards - 2023 - Special Citation

Qween Jean

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Costume Design

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Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Play

Qween Jean, On Sugarland


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Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation

Qween Jean

News


Video: Having a (Jellicle) Ball with Antwayn Hopper & Nora Schell

CATS: The Jellicle Ball is hitting the catwalk and welcoming audience members of all stripes to witness its radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical! BroadwayWorld correspondent Richard Ridge stopped in for a chat with two of the catwalk's brightest stars, Antwayn Hopper who plays Macavity and Nora Schell who plays Bustopher Jones. Watch the video!
Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled; Performances Will Resume Tonight

Performances of CATS: The Jellicle Ball will resume this evening following several cancellations, including today's matinee, due to cast illness. 
Video: André De Shields Talks Collaboration Between Theatre Artists and Ballroom Community in CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

Tony Award winner André De Shields stopped by CBS New York on Tuesday to discuss the current reimagining of Cats: The Jellicle Ball Off-Broadway. Shields says the new production is a 'magical collaboration between those of us who consider ourselves legitimate performers and the Ballroom community.' Watch the interview!
Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled Due to Cast Illness

According to their official website, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, has canceled matinee performance due to illness in the cast.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cancels Performance Due to Illness in the Cast

BroadwayWorld has learned that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, recently canceled a performance due to illness in the cast. The matinee performance set for Sunday, July 14 did not go on, which was announced last-minute, as attendees were arriving to the theatre.
Photos: Austin Butler, Kaia Gerber, LuPone, Broderick & More Attend OH, MARY! Opening Night

See our exclusive photo of Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber in the audience on opening night of Oh, Mary! on Broadway, as well as photos of Matthew Broderick, Patti LuPone, and more as they hit the red carpet here!
Photos: Inside Andrew Lloyd Webber's Visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

Andrew Lloyd Webber made a visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC, and met with the company after the show. We spoke to the production's music supervisor, William Waldrop, about Webber's visit. See the photos and learn more about Webber's time at the Junkyard.
Everything You Need to Know About CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

Cats: The Jellicle Ball has arrived at PAC NYC and audiences and critics can't get enough of this exciting new adaptation. What makes this Cats different from the iconic original? Let's break it down...
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends Through Mid August

Perelman Performing Arts Center will present a second extension of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Opens Off-Broadway

Read the reviews for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. As previously announced the limited run has extended now through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Performances began on June 13, 2024. 
Photos: First Look at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

All new photos have been released from “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Check out the photos here!
Cast Set For SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center

Full casting has been announced for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani.
Photos: Inside The Black Women on Broadway Awards

The Black Women on Broadway Awards returned for their third annual in-person event at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on June 10.
Video: Check Out New Rehearsal Footage of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC

Check out new footage of Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
TCG to Launch Funds for the Dolls: Elevating Trans Women of Color in the Performing Arts and Theatre

xTheatre Communications Group is launching Funds for the Dolls: Elevating Trans Women of Color in the Performing Arts and Theatre. Learn more about how to apply!
VIDEO: First Look Inside Rehearsals For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATS

Get a first look inside rehearsals for PAC NYC's radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic dance musical Cats based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot.  
Photo: First Look at The Company of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC

Get a first look at the company of Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Suzan-Lori Parks, Twyla Tharp, Michael Cerveris & More Set for Little Island 2024 Summer Season

Little Island's annual, four-month-long summer season of world premieres, kicking off June 1, will feature a total of nine newly commissioned pieces. See programming!
Video: Watch a Trailer for JORDANS by Ife Olujobi at The Public Theater

Watch footage from Ife Olujobi's JORDANS, now running at The Public Theater through Sunday, May 19th in the video here!
Rehearsals Begin For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATS; Full Cast Revealed

PAC NYC is presenting a radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic dance musical Cats based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. See the full cast!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Qween Jean been nominated for?

Outstanding Costume Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Wedding Band, Special Citation (Obie Awards), Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Soft, Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for On Sugarland and Special Citation (Obie Awards).

What awards has Qween Jean won?

Qween Jean has won the Special Citation at the Obie Awards.

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