One-Night-Only Benefit Event Pairs Theatre Legend with Rising Star ‘Lou, Q and You at e2’ set to raise funds for On Q, Charlotte’s black theatre company By Valaida Fullwood, Contributor Charlotte, NC – The evening of Tuesday, April 9, an intimate dinner and theatre experience is scheduled at Emeril’s Eatery, better known as e2, to benefit On Q Performing Arts . In the spotlight will be an unscripted dialogue between Quentin "Q" Talley (pictured right), founder and artistic director of On Q theatre company, and his mentor Lou Bellamy (left), founder and artistic director of the renowned Penumbra Theatre in St Paul, MN. Last summer, Talley became one of only six theatre professionals, nationwide, awarded a Leadership U fellowship , made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Theatre Communications Group. During the 2012-13 fellowship, Talley is in residence at Penumbra and benefits from professional coaching from the legendary Bellamy. An Obie Award-winning direc...
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