Welcome to our exclusive spotlight featuring people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created… It’s time for… “Whatcha Doin’ in Comics?“
For episode three, I spoke with Blue Delliquanti (O Human Star, Meal, Across a Field of Starlight, Adversary) about their involvement in the Children Theatre Company‘s production of Drawing Lessons.
The illustrator on the recent GHOSTBUSTERS: Back in Town miniseries at Dark Horse Comics, they also teach at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). Blue has joined The Children’s Theatre Company in their upcoming play ‘Drawing Lessons‘ to add their comic book illustrating skills for this fun and interactive show.
‘Drawing Lessons’
By Michi Barall
Original conception by Michi Barall & Jack Tamburri
Directed by Jack Tamburri
Co-commissioned by Ma-Yi Theater Company and Children’s Theatre Company
Run time: 90 minutes with no intermission
Best enjoyed by: Upper elementary, middle, and high schoolers!
Stage: Cargill Stage
Experience the energy of a graphic novelist’s imagination at work! Dynamic, jump-off-the-page drawings show Kate’s manhwa graphic novel coming together, even as she deals with school, friends, and how her Korean heritage fits into her American lifestyle. Will her contentious friendship with Paul help or hinder her progress? Will either of them ever find their true artistic voice? Get drawn into this innovative story that magically takes place both on stage and on screen!
Preshow Adventures:
Before all Thursday 7pm and Sunday 5pm performances (excluding previews)
Arrive early to join in on exciting pre-show activities led by CTC Teaching Artists! These activities, inspired by the themes of the upcoming performance, will begin one hour before showtime and are a great way to enhance your experience.
Autograph Night:
Following all Friday 7pm performances (excluding previews)
Stay after the show to meet some of the performers you saw, and get your show program autographed!
Time to see to the interview!
“Whatcha Doin’ in Comics?” – Ep. 3 w/ Blue Delliquanti
Special thanks to Blue for sitting down with us and sharing what they’re doin’ in comics. Be sure to follow Blue on their socials (links below)
Be sure to visit https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/drawing-lessons to learn more about ‘Drawing Lessons‘ and visit bit.ly/DrawingLessonsTix to purchase tickets for the show!
Thanks for watching and be on the lookout for our next episode spotlighting Gamal Hennessy!
About Blue Delliquanti:
Blue Delliquanti is a comic artist and writer based in Minneapolis, MN.
From 2012 to 2020 Blue drew and serialized the Prism Award-winning science fiction comic O Human Star at ohumanstar.com. Blue is also the creator of graphic novels and novellas like Meal (with Soleil Ho), Across a Field of Starlight, and Adversary. They teach comics courses at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Blue is represented by Jen Linnan of Linnan Literary Management LLC.
Partial Client List: Microsoft, Macmillan, Polygon, IDW, Dark Horse, The Nib.
Awards and Recognition: 2019 Lambda Award winner, 2018 Prism Award Winner, 2017 James Tiptree Jr. Award longlist honoree.
