In advance of the NYC premiere that will round out our 2023-24 Season, join us for a special Creative Residency showing of PRESENCIA at Williams College!
April 12 at 4pm (Open Rehearsal)
April 19 at 8pm + April 20 at 2pm
At:
Adams Memorial Theatre, ‘62 Center, Williamstown, MA
Book, Music & Lyrics by Michelle J. Rodriguez
Directed by Mei Ann Teo
What would you do if you were gifted a succulent plant that bursts into flames, speaks to you, and calls you to be a leader? Presencia is a devastatingly funny millennial musical that reinvents the Moses story for women of color thrust into positions of power, told with Bible-fan-fiction vibes, varying degrees of reverence and satire, and a vibrant anthemic musical score. Joined by her squad, Presencia experiences the pitfalls of modern tech and reaches towards true connection on the search for her own Promised Land. Expect miracles, magic, divine feminine energy, and the healing power of presence and intuition in this ultimately joyous new musical. The secret is in her name…
RECENT NEWS:
DARK DISABLED STORIES WINS THREE 2023 OBIE AWARDS!
The Bushwick Starr breaks ground on its new permanent home in Bushwick!
We did it! Our Groundbreaking ceremony marked a major moment as we finally begin construction on the Starr’s new home! We were thrilled to see so many friends and supporters come out to celebrate, and so moved by the words of our speakers. Taking a moment to step away from the grind of this project and realize how far we’ve come, how grateful we are for our incredible community partnerships, and how sweet the future will be… was truly beautiful. Thank you all for your love and support.
Read more about the event and see photos HERE
