QUENTIN TALLEY | DURATION: 53 MINUTES
Airdate: October 10, 2018
Quentin Talley or ‘Q’ is a poet, actor, writer, director, producer and musician. He is founder and artistic director of OnQ Performing Arts. OnQ started in 2006 with a mission to produce classic, contemporary and original performance works that reflect the black experience. As a poet, Q has performed throughout the country, sharing the stage with Nikki Giovanni, Amiri Baraka, MC Lyte, Sonia Sanchez and Tavis Smiley. As an actor, he has worked professionally with Children’s Theater of Charlotte, Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, Winston Salem Arts Council, and New River Dramatist. His directing credits include: Rise For Freedom, Dutchman, In The Blood, Day of Absence, Rhyme Deferred and Miles & Coltrane: Blue (.) Q is the lead singer of Quentin Talley & The Soul Providers, a blues, funk and soul band. He earned a B.A. in Theatre Performance from Winthrop University.
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in performing arts expressing the black experience in America.
IN THIS EPISODE
Q breaks downs all his forms of creative expression and what he means by being ‘unapologetically human.’
He discusses the artistic origins of ‘Miles & Coltraine: Blue (.),’ a show he produced about Miles Davis and John Coltraine
Q talks about how he accesses the emotions necessary to show addiction and depression on stage, and answers what is his ‘Love Supreme.’
He reveals when he feels most free and flowing as a creative person.
He describes his band ‘Quentin Talley & the Soul Providers’ and collaborating on the ‘Intergalactic Soul’ art and performance exhibit.
Q reads a poem called ‘Wait’ and shares how he feels reading it.
He talks about growing up in South Carolina, what his family taught him, and whether he has always been ‘Q.’.
Q discusses his feelings about receiving recognition and support as an artist and whether a community has an obligation to support artists.
plus Mark's Personal Word Essay: Keeping It Real
To Learn More About Q
Questions
What struck you about Q's comments?
What does being ‘unapologetically human’ mean to you?
When are you most free and flowing?
What issues are most important to you?
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This episode is sponsored by Blumenthal Performing Arts, celebrating its 25th year presenting the best in performing arts.
Further support is provided by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, one of America’s leading urban public libraries, delivering exceptional services and programs, with a mission to improve lives and build a stronger community.
And by the Arts & Science Council, Charlotte-Mecklenburg's resource hub and lead advocate for the regional cultural community, providing Culture for All.
Additional support is provided by the UNC College of Arts + Architecture, celebrating a decade of creative education in the arts and design.
