Photos: First Look at QUINCE at The Bushwick Starr

The Bushwick Starr is partnering with One Whale's Tale to present QUINCE, written and co-created by Camilo Quiroz-Vázquez and directed and co-created by Ellpetha Tsivicos. 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.

Get a first look at photos below!

QUINCE features Sara Gutierrez, Brenda Flores, Jose Perez, Talisa Velázquez, Camilo Quiroz-Vázquez, and Ellpetha Tsivicos. In addition to Quiroz-Vázquez and Tsivicos, the QUINCE creative team includes Tanya Orellana (Scenic Design), Mextly Couzin (Lighting Design) and Scarlet Moreno (Costume Design).

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

Performances run June 2-19, 2022 at The Bushwick Starr's new home at 419 Eldert St., Bushwick Brooklyn.