Where Sunflowers Dance is a time-bending, emotionally charged, and humor-laced theater experience by Quentin Charles Williams. Set in 2074, it follows Grandaddy Malik, a retired professor, as he confronts his past and the rift with his parents over his coming out. This performance blends standup, improv, burlesque, spoken word, and multimedia projections, celebrating LGBTQ+ themes and exploring aging, grief, and identity.

Step into a time-bending, emotionally charged, and humor-laced theater experience with *Where Sunflowers Dance*. In the year 2074, Grandaddy Malik, a crotchety old gay painter, writer, and retired professor, finds himself unexpectedly pulled back to present-day Philadelphia. His mission? To confront some of his deepest regrets, particularly the irreparable rift with his parents after he came out through his first collection of published poems.

This mesmerizing performance masterfully blends standup, improv, burlesque, spoken word, and multimedia projections. As Grandaddy Malik banters with his bed nurse and revisits pivotal moments from his past, the audience is taken on a whirlwind journey. Flashbacks reveal a younger Malik, full of swagger and ambition, navigating the vibrant world of circuit parties, burlesque shows, and deep conversations with his therapist. These moments highlight the big universal themes of life, death, and the space in between, all while showcasing Malik’s nimble dance moves from his heyday in the gay clubs.

Expect to be engaged in a dynamic, interactive experience with call-and-response elements and playful, game-like moments. This semi-autobiographical solo performance by Malik, based on the poetry and prose of QuentinThePoet, delves into aging, grief, LGBTQIA+ issues, the unique challenges of coming out later in life, mental health, sexual abuse, and generational trauma. It also confronts the complexities of growing up Black and gay, exploring contradictions within the community, and finding ways to age and die fabulously.

With a roller coaster of emotions and poignant comedic touches, *Where Sunflowers Dance* invites the audience to relive Malik’s journey through his prime and beyond. A limited edition of QuentinThePoet’s “Where Sunflowers Dance” will be available for purchase, with a book signing directly. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical exploration of self, identity, and the power of storytelling.