The Department of Theatre and Dance Welcomes MTV's Quinn Marcus
Chasing Ballerinas makes its New Orleans debut in the Lupin Theater
Quinn Marcus is an uninhibited, hilarious Emerson College graduate whose comedic shorts led her to become the host of “Quinnterviews” on mtvU, where she has interviewed Tina Fey, Betty White, Paul Rudd, Tegan & Sara and the cast of ABC's "Happy Endings" and NBC’s “Community.” Quinn is a cast member of the popular MTV show, “Girl Code,” where her commentary and humor has become iconic for young women all across the country. She has been profiled by Extra's Maria Menounos, Teen Vogue, Out, and The Boston Globe.
Her one-woman show, Chasing Ballerinas is coming to New Orleans for a two-day engagement at Tulane
University. Chasing Ballerinas is a ridiculously enjoyable, brutally honest monologue about coming out
as gay in the south. Quinn brings you to therapy sessions, awkward dates with boys, and regretful college
parties. On this hilarious, heartfelt ride, Quinn explores what it means to really be yourself.
The intent behind producing this piece and presenting it in New Orleans is to invite audiences to examine
what it means to be yourself and how to share individuality with others. The rehearsal process and
performances in New Orleans are considered a first step towards preparing the monologue to tour college
campuses nationally, so these themes can be examined with a larger diverse audience.
Marcus says, “The New Orleans performance is very exciting to me, because I get to take another look at
the show after having moved to New York City and after being on a hit MTV show. I love that Chasing
Ballerinas can evolve with me and I can’t wait to show this new version to an audience.”
In addition to performing Chasing Ballerinas, Quinn will be offering a special sneak peek of the
independent short film, "Alone With People," which is inspired by her monologue. Tickets allow audiences
to watch Chasing Ballerinas and then view Alone with People immediately afterwards.
Directed and produced by New Orleans native Alex Ates, Chasing Ballerinas: A Coming of Gay Story will run January 24th and 25th, in the Lupin, at both 7pm and 9pm. Friday's performances are Pay-What-You-Will, with donations being collected at the door. To purchase tickets to Saturday's performances (student rates available), please contact our Box Office at (504)865-5106 or follow the link below:
