QUINCE

written and co-created by Camilo Quiroz-Vázquez 
directed and co-created by Ellpetha Tsivicos

Presented by The Bushwick Starr and One Whale’s Tale
in association with ¡Oye! Group

NOW EXTENDED THRU JUNE 26
Thursdays - Sundays
at The Bushwick Starr’s new home
419 Eldert Street Brooklyn, NY 11237. Closest subway stop: Halsey St. L or Myrtle-Wyckoff M.

Originally presented as an abridged workshop at the People’s Garden in 2020, QUINCE is the story of a 15 year-old Chicana confronting her queer identity, family and religion on the eve of her quinceañera. A quinceañera is a rite-of-passage ushering a girl’s transition into womanhood, emphasizing the importance of family and community. We invite guests of all ages and cultures to join in this vibrant immersive experience featuring music, dance, food, and art inspired by Latin American rituals, mythology and magic!

Featuring: Sara Gutierrez, Brenda Flores, José Pérez, Talisa Velázquez, Quetziquetl Angulo Aleman, Saige Larmer, Anabel Lugones De León, Camilo Quiroz-Vázquez, and Ellpetha Tsivicos
Musicians: Marilyn Castillo (Vocalist), Andres Fonseca (Percussion), Juan Ospina (Bass and Percussion), and Sebastian Angel (Guitar)
Creative Team: Tanya Orellana (Scenic Design), Mextly Couzin (Lighting Design) and Scarlet Moreno (Costume Design)

QUINCE is made possible with funds from NYSCA, A.R.T./NY, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Brooklyn Arts Council, and The Howard Gilman Foundation, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council.

This project was originally workshopped as part of the TEAM’s Petri Project Series and further developed through a residency at The SHED.

*QUINCE marketing photo by Maria Wilson

Save the date for QUINCE en la Plaza on July 17!

We're excited to be part of #SummerForTheCity at Lincoln Center! Following the full run of QUINCE at the Starr in June, don't miss QUINCE en la Plaza on Sunday, July 17. Co-created by Camilo Quiroz-Vázquez and Ellpetha Tsivicos, founder’s of One Whale’s Tale, and in collaboration with the Starr, the event commemorates a Quinceañera in an evening-long celebration featuring live music, dance performances, food, art, and silent disco!