Scott N Andrew

Trans-Q Television / TQ Live!

2012-2024

Trans-Q Television - Online Television Series | 2012 - 2014

Scott Andrew is a coproducer of Trans-Q Television with creator Suzie Silver. TQ Live! grew out of this collaboration and was co-presented with Joseph Hall and sarah huny young. 2021 - 2024 video promos were edited by Olivia Cunnally.

Trans-Q Television is a playful and provocative video variety show reveling in the mutability of genders and sexualities. Collaborating with a wide range of talent we create programs that include music, performance, comedy, fashion, stand-up theory, interviews, animation, literary presentations and more. A Dadaist Variety Show for the 21st Century, Trans-Q Television is a truly twisted mix of Sonny and Cher, The Muppet Show, Andy Warhol’s TV, Ernie Kovacs, Flip Wilson and Pee Wee’s Playhouse! Featured Artists include Vaginal Davis, LE1f, Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, Zackary Drucker and Rhys Ernst, Mikey McParlane, Erica Gressman, Narcissister, Veruca La’Piranha, Ssion, Jason Martin, Pyuupiru, and many more.

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TQ Live! - Cabaret Performance Series | 2012 - 2024

TQ Live! grew out of Trans-Q TV and had a ten year run at the Andy Warhol Museum and later the Carnegie Museum of Art, from 2012-2024. This queer and trans focused variety cabaret was curated by Scott Andrew, Suzie Silver, Joseph Hall, and sarah huny young, and featured over 50 artists from Pittsburgh and beyond. Some of the artists presented at TQ Live! included The Dragon Sisters, Yves, Ahya Simone, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Jesse Factor, Ginger Brooks Takahashi, Vanessa German, Slow danger, Michiyaya Dance (Mitsuko Clarke-Verdery and Anya Clarke-Verdery), Sarah Elaine Smith, and many more. Ben Pryor also worked with the TQ Live! team to plan a satellite event at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater.

Trans-Q TV + TQ Live!

TQ Live! 2024
TQ Live! 2023
TQ Live! 2022
TQ Live! 2021
TQ Live! 2020
TQ Live! 2019
TQ Live! 2018
TQ Live! 2017
TQ Live! 2016
TQ Live! 2015

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Digital painting of a person with dark skin, red lips, and boxing gloves, surrounded by red and pink roses. Drag performer in a black tank top, fishnet stockings, and knee-high boots poses on stage under purple lights. Two drag queens with blonde wigs and dark coats sing into microphones, mirrored over a grid and abstract liquid forms. Drag queen in a white dress with red roses, black wig, and sparkling earrings sings into a microphone. Drag performer in a pink snakeskin dress, pink fur stole, red beret, and combat boots, holding a handbag. A person in a dark room holds a glowing white orb, illuminating their face and blue shirt. TRANS-Q" in pink bubble letters on a vibrant, patterned background with "LIVE!" repeated vertically on the right. Performer in white face makeup, dramatic black eyeliner, and red lipstick, illuminated by purple light. A person with mint green hair DJing, smiling at a person in a black leather harness and fishnet stockings. Three people pose indoors: one in a black bodysuit with chain detail, fishnet stockings, and silver glitter hair; one in a black t-shirt with white dots and red patterned shorts; and one in a blue floral shirt and jacket. A person in a dark teal bodysuit and black high-heeled boots poses on a city street at night, with spectators behind. Portrait of a performer in a lime leopard print top and black tulle, looking at the viewer. Another performer with blue hair and a pink boa stands in the background. Performer on stage, lit from above, smiles with hands raised. Wearing a blue and white striped shirt dress and a newsboy cap. Microphone stand in front of a dark background. Performance art piece with a bald person in black clothing walking on a treadmill, flanked by large fans, bathed in blue light, with an audience in the background. Musician with short hair smiles, playing acoustic guitar under red and blue stage lights. Second person stands to the right wearing a colorful jacket. Microphones visible. Performance art piece shows a speaker in a red hat and yellow shirt addressing a diverse crowd outdoors at night, with a backdrop of red and blue abstract art and string lights. Performance shot featuring a Black person with bright green hair wearing black lingerie and neon green chaps, holding a microphone. Other performers are partially visible. Performance art piece featuring a figure leaping over a blue mat and wooden beam, bathed in purple light. A screen behind shows a wrestling arena scene. Brick wall and dark curtains are visible on the right. A person with dark curly hair, glasses, and red lipstick speaks into a microphone at a podium, bathed in purple stage light. They wear a patterned shirt and have rings on their fingers. Darkly lit performance shot of a musician with red face paint singing into a microphone while playing a blue electric guitar. They wear red fishnet sleeves and a matching top. Stage lights illuminate the scene. Outdoor performance scene with a person in a red and blue patterned corset and green hair, head thrown back, surrounded by an audience. Red light illuminates a backdrop, with string lights above. Performer with blue hair and top hat sings into a microphone, wearing a pink ruffled robe, striped top, corset, and gold pants. Audience visible in the background. Stage lighting is blue and purple. Performer with dark, teased hair and theatrical makeup, including a blue painted mustache, in a purple-lit scene. They wear a sheer top with checkered sleeves and a black belt. Performer in a black top hat and blue hair, wearing a pink tulle boa and gold pants, stands on a stage holding a microphone. People sit at tables in the background. Stylized black television with antenna and remote, screen displaying "TRANS" in colorful letters over vertical stripes. Smiling person in a striped shirt and cap stands at a microphone, with hands raised. Behind them, a colorful backdrop features the word "LIVE!" in large, outlined letters. A shirtless man in red briefs performs on a silver pole. The scene is at night with a tree behind him lit with blue light. People are watching in the background. Two performers in drag, lit with pink and blue, strike dynamic poses. Braided hair whips through the air. One wears a black tank top and studded bandana. A crowd is visible in the background. Performer on outdoor stage holds microphone, wearing leather vest with chains, baggy pants, purple platform boots, and holding red tassels. Speakers flank the stage. Background of trees and string lights. Performer in red corset and hosiery plays a blue electric guitar, with blurred ghosted image showing movement. Stage lighting is purple and white. Performer in fishnet bodysuit and red beret poses under purple light. Bold makeup, hoop earrings, and gold chains accent the figure. Outdoor performance scene with a Black singer in a black outfit singing into a microphone, leaning forward with mouth open. Soft focus background with other people and stage equipment. Bright stage lighting. Performer with long braids, wearing a green cardigan, holds a microphone on stage. A blurred audience is visible in the background. The lighting is bright on the performer. Performer in black tank top and fishnet tights with rhinestones poses under purple and pink lights. Braided hair with silver strands, bandana necklace, and platform boots complete the look. Performance art scene: dancer in black bodysuit and heeled boots poses on ground; audience sits on steps in background. Red and purple lighting. Performer in black tank top and sparkly mesh pants under pink and purple lights. Braided hair, statement necklace, and long red nails. Arms outstretched. Performer in black dress and leather corset poses with purple wig and sunglasses against an orange wall with decorative molding, lit with blue light. Performer in pink fishnet bodysuit and matching thigh-high boots sings into a glittery microphone under purple stage lights. Dark background. Performer on stage in black crop top and sparkly fishnet tights holds a microphone and accepts dollar bills from outstretched hands in a dark, crowded space. Performance shot: Bald person in sequined top and lime skirt sings into microphone on stage, audience in background. Purple stage lighting, flowers on stage edge. Two figures in kilts and matching plaid hats, one playing bagpipes, the other a red snare drum, stand on a street. Red and blue banners hang behind them, and steps with orange lights are to the right. A person in a sequined corset, bathed in pink and purple light, looks to the right. They have curly hair, gold jewelry, and a wire running down their chest. The background is dark. Performance art piece with a person lying on asphalt under purple light, wearing a yellow garment and jewelry. A line of flowers separates the figure from a blurred audience in the background. Two performers in white clothing stand on stage under pink and purple lights. The lead singer wears a sheer, light blue button-down shirt and a white bucket hat, holding a microphone. A second performer stands slightly behind, also holding a micropho Two figures perform on an outdoor stage with purple and orange lighting. They wear revealing outfits and tall boots. A crowd watches in the background. DJ equipment is visible on the left. Neon-style graphic with pink "TQ" and "LIVE!" in a cloud-like frame, a purple circus tent, and turquoise beams on a black background. Text reads "Aug 27 Carnegie Museum" and "Showtime 7-11 PM. Performance scene with a shirtless person holding a microphone, arms raised, surrounded by a crowd. Purple and pink lighting illuminates the scene. Red and blue backdrop with hanging lights. Outdoor performance scene: a Black woman in a red dress sings into a microphone. A purple-lit music stand is nearby. In the background, people sit at tables, with a building visible behind them. Night scene of a crowd under trees, bathed in purple light. A colorful abstract projection is visible on a building behind the crowd, with lights above. Performance art photograph: A figure with pink skin and blonde hair stands on a stage with arms raised, wearing a brown kilt, knee pads, and heeled boots. The background features trees, seating, and a building with colorful windows. Person in red silk tunic with open arms, lit with purple light, singing. Curly hair, beard, and glittery makeup. Dark background. Performer with lavender hair, pale skin, and red lipstick stands with arms outstretched. They wear black sunglasses, gloves, jacket, and dress. Ornate wall panels are in the background, lit with orange and pink light. Performer with dark hair, glitter makeup, and open mouth stands next to a harp with red and purple strings, illuminated by pink and blue light. A microphone is in front of them. Performer on stage with a microphone, wearing a yellow hoodie vest, pink gloves, and carrying two large inflatable red boxing gloves. Audience is blurred in background. Full-length shot of a person with long braids wearing a black tank top, fishnet bottoms, and shiny black thigh-high boots, standing in front of a tree, lit with pink and blue light. Back view of a musician in a cap and glasses playing a flute, lit with purple and pink stage lights, tattoos visible on their arm and back, with a blurred crowd in the background. Performance shot with two drag queens in black crop tops, sparkly fishnets, and high black boots. One figure points, the other has long hair flowing. Audience visible in background. Purple lighting. Performer in white bucket hat and sheer shirt sings into a microphone, pointing. Stage lighting casts blue and pink hues. Ornate architectural details in the background. A drag performer with dark curly hair and painted face stands on a platform holding a bouquet of red, white, blue, and yellow balloons. They wear a sheer top, short skirt, boots, and a belt with large decorative buckles. Performance shot with a central figure in a dramatic pose, illuminated by purple and orange light. Braids, jewelry, and stage equipment are visible, with a figure in the background. Outdoor performance bathed in purple light. A performer in a feathered dress plays a blue harp to a seated audience. A tree with decorations stands nearby. A performance scene bathed in purple light. A singer in a shimmering bodysuit and thigh-high boots stands on stage, microphone in hand, facing an audience seated in rows. A modern building with large windows forms the backdrop. Performer with purple hair and white face makeup reclines on a stage, wearing a black jockstrap. Arm raised, pointing. Pink and blue lighting, ornate wall details in background. Performer with glitter makeup plays a blue and pink harp, illuminated by purple light. The harp's strings are thin and vertical, some are red. A person of color sings into a microphone, wearing a white outfit and silver chain. The background is a soft purple with architectural details visible. Drag performer in off-shoulder floral dress, holding microphone. Black wig, heavy makeup, and large earrings. Stage lighting with blurred background. Two people in a medium shot; one in a black blazer with gold chains gives a peace sign, while the other in a gold patterned dress adjusts the chains. The person in the blazer has gold glitter makeup and styled hair. Outdoor performance with two dancers in black leather outfits, one with dreadlocks, performing for a large crowd seated on stone steps. Colorful graffiti visible in the background. Performance art documentation: A shirtless, tattooed person in a red beret sings into a microphone on stage before a diverse crowd. They wear brown pants with blue flame designs. A red and blue backdrop is partially visible. Performance art featuring two figures eating from a table laden with food. One figure feeds the other against a backdrop of orange panels with blue oval shapes. Performer with purple hair and blue lipstick, wearing black leather jacket and gloves, stands with mouth open against a pink and blue lit wall with ornate molding. A musician plays an electric guitar under purple stage lights. She wears a patterned kimono, white top, and glasses. Background shows blurred figures and city lights. Performance art photograph of a light pink skinned person with spiky blonde hair and dark eye makeup, wearing a studded collar and brown kilt, standing outdoors under string lights. Performance art photograph: A fair-skinned person in lingerie is tied to a tree with black ropes. Red backdrop with blue ovals. Performer with blue face paint, red beret, and long braids points upward, holding a patterned bag. Stage lighting is pink and purple. Ornate wall details are visible in the background. Performer in black tank top, sequined shorts, and thigh-high boots stands on stage with arms raised, lit in pink and purple. Braided hair, studded collar, and dark background with musical equipment visible. Performer in denim overalls, lit in purple, holds a microphone and raises hands. Dark background with blurred lights. A performer sings into a microphone. She wears a black tank top and shorts, with jewelry. A red backdrop with blue oval shapes and text is behind her. String lights are visible above. A Black performer with pink dreadlocks sings into a microphone on stage, bathed in purple light, with text projected on banners in the background. Performance art piece: Kneeling figure in lingerie eats from a table, cables extend behind. Audience blurred in background. Dark, outdoor setting. Performance view: shirtless Black person in red beret sings into a mic before a crowd. String lights overhead, dark background. Person wears patterned pants. Large crowd gathers outdoors at night, illuminated by green and blue tree lighting. Performers on steps, red backdrop with geometric shapes, and string lights overhead. Two performers in long blonde wigs and shiny black boots stand with arms raised before a crowd. Purple and red lighting illuminates the scene. Night scene of a performer with green hair and snakeskin boots on a pole, surrounded by a crowd. Stage is littered with money. Blue and purple lights illuminate the onlookers. Two performers on a dark stage with purple lighting, one in a black dress and neon yellow wig, the other in blue, surrounded by falling purple feathers. A nighttime outdoor gathering with a diverse crowd dancing under colorful lights, a large tree, and a building with projections. A group of people on a stage with purple and green lighting, holding protest signs. A person in a black pleated skirt and top sings into a microphone. A performer with pink braids and a sequined bikini dances on a stage covered in white feathers, illuminated by purple light, with an audience watching in the background. A Black person with long pink dreadlocks, wearing a light blue garment, looks up and to the right under purple and blue stage lighting. Performer with dark dreadlocks, black shirt, and shiny black pants sits on a floor covered in purple and white confetti, illuminated by purple stage lights. A smiling DJ with blonde hair and headphones, bathed in red light, works a Pioneer DJ mixer. Performer in a pink snakeskin dress, fur stole, and red beret, with painted mustache and dramatic makeup, on a stage. Two Black men, one upright with glasses and a plaid shirt, the other inverted with curly hair, against a red background. Black silhouette of a dancer with a wide-brimmed hat against a vibrant red-orange background, with event text below. Five people pose at night, one shirtless man with a red beret and unzipped pants at the center. Red velvet jewelry box with gold and diamond necklaces spelling "TQ LIVE!", "Ahya Sintone", and other names.