About
QURRAT ANN KADWANI is an Award-Winning Actress, Producer, MC, TV Host and Philanthropist. She is the first South Asian female to have a comedic solo play, They Call Me Q www.theycallmeqshow.com, produced Off Broadway in 2014 for which she has won awards including Best Actress, Best Play, NYS Assemblyman, Bronx Borough President Award, Trailblazer from SAIPAF, Cultural from AAPICC, Dream from SAPNA. Her college tour spans to 200 shows in 35 states.
She is the founding Artistic Director of eyeBLINK (www.eyeblink.org) and the head of the Theatre department. She is a graduate of The Bronx High School of Science and a theater graduate of SUNY Geneseo with a double scholarship for her directing and acting contributions. Ms. Kadwani teaches private classes in Solo Play Creation, Monologue Writing and Performance, Monologue Prep, Audition Prep and Acting Business Plan.
TV appearances include Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Sinner, Luke Cage, The Blacklist, Falling Water, What Would You Do, Brown Nation. She has hosted Desi Jams and 100% Desi on Namaste America. Stage work extends to Love Alone (Shaker Bridge Theatre), Proof (eyeBLINK), Blind Angels (Theatre for the New City), Baby Taj (TheaterWorks Palo Alto), Perfect Fit (eyeBLINK), The Women of the Mahabharata (eyeBLINK), The Greeks (Imua Theatre Company), Beneath the Banyan Tree (eyeBLINK). Film credits include Purge 4, Marisol, Works and Nights, Antigone 5000, The Tailor, Last Saturday with Morli, Jabeen. She has appeared in print campaigns, industrials, corporate videos and commercials. She has a webseries www.youtube.com/theQreview.
Ms. Kadwani coordinates an annual philanthropic project “A Slice of Hope” (www.asliceofhope.org) as well as an annual Echoes Of Love: Suicide Prevention Fundraiser with music. She has been the MC of events for non-profit organizations. Recently, she produced and starred in the short film The Fifth of November, a psychological thriller about gun culture.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I work on monologues by breaking down beats, talking about character, objectives. I work on scenes for tv or theatre auditions. I also provide self tapes in my midtown location. I use improv excercises and extreme character analysis.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Theatre graduate from SUNY Geneseo
Professional working actress in NYC
Several awards for 2 solo plays that I've written and perform all over the US
Taught monologue workshop class, group scene study classes and private coaching for adults and children.
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Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$50/hour.
Discount for packages
How did you get started teaching?
I used to direct and act in college - I've trained for a long time. I also see slot of theatre. I'm able to bring out the best in actors.
What types of students have you worked with?
Adults and children.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for experience, energy, professionalism!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
As a student, are you committed to read scripts and do the work? A teacher can only help you if you work!