Shakespeare, Tee Quillin

Macbeth – Grissom Theatre (2019)

Posted on October 8, 2020October 25, 2020 by Tee Quillin

I am so very proud of the students of Grissom High School Theatre for the hard work they put in on this production. It was my first production with them

Macbeth – MWSU (2017)

Posted on April 23, 2017October 7, 2020 by Tee Quillin

Every now and then, those productions come along which provide one with the opportunity to both overcome adversities and blaze social trails for the community. This was that production. This small,

The Compeat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) – MWSU (2015)

Posted on March 1, 2017October 7, 2020 by Tee Quillin

This project was so much fun to work on. Riley Bayer, Ronald Baker, and Antonio Daniels-Braziel absolutely rocked this show. We were also fortunate to have the help of two

Romeo & Juliet-2011

Posted on January 31, 2013October 5, 2020 by Tee Quillin

I directed the first production of the 2011-2012 Season at Missouri Western and we opened it with a production of Romeo & Juliet. I was especially proud of everyone involved.

Ron Coronado

RN, BSN

I was scared to death... I worked all my life to suppress the signs that I was gay. Growing up in the Midwest, that's what gay boys do; they hide any trace of their homosexuality. So when Tee asked me to create a character based on the line describing my character as "The J. Edgar Hoover of Japan", I knew it was time. Time to access that flaming, flamboyant, screaming queen that lives inside me. The one I've always known existed, but never wanted anyone else to know or see. I pulled together a costume, hid from the cast, waited for my cue, took a deep breath and made my grand entrance. To top it off, I was shirtless with a cape and I waved a light-up wand! The cast, literally, stared at me with their mouths open in complete shock. This was the first time I ever worked with Tee and I truly thought he was going to flip his sh*t! After all, my version of The Mikado was far from what he originally imagined (a character more closely resembling Elvis Presley). I was prepared... prepared for Tee to crush my creation. Instead, what I heard was Tee laughing. Laughing with that wonderful laugh of approval. Tee supported my choices as an artist. He molded my decisions and truly guided me to one of my best character performances of my career! I don't know how he did it, but he made me feel safe. We collaborated and together created an experience for the audience that was truly original. I do not say this of most, but if you have the opportunity to work with Tee, grasp it with both hands and really sink your teeth into it. Take risks and trust that he will use you to paint a beautiful picture that will be remembered by all those who experience it.

actor | director | voiceover artist

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