NorQuina “Q” Rieves holds a B.S. in Management and an M.A. in Advertising and Public Relations from The University of Alabama and is pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership. Her most recent stage credit is “Sofia” in The Color Purple with the Actor’s Charitable Theatre. Other credits include “Evillene” in The Wiz, “Mother Shaw” in Crowns, “Motormouth Maybelle” in Hairspray, and her soul-stirring vocal performance as “Sarah’s Friend” in Ragtime’s powerful Act I finale. She made her directorial debut with Theatre Tuscaloosa’s Festival of One Acts in 2022 with Check Please. Her honors include ACTFest and AACTFest acting awards, two T. Earle Awards, and the 2022 Druid Arts Award for Theatre Artist. She thanks her mother, Annie, and her family for their continued love and support.