QUINCE | One Whale's Tale

QUINCE is a magical immersive comedy that follows a 15 year-old Chicana confronting her queer identity, family and religion on the eve of her quinceañera – a rite-of-passage ushering a girl’s transition into womanhood, emphasizing the importance of family and community. The vibrant, immersive experience features music, dance, food, and art inspired by Latin American rituals, mythology and magic! A workshop of QUINCE premiered at The People's Garden in August of 2020 as part of the TEAM's Petri Projects. It was the first live theater to happen in New York during the pandemic, and revolutionized the way we explored the arts within Covid. The following year it had a sold out 4 week run as part of The Bushwick's Starr 2021-2022 season.

Performed June 2-26, 2022

Written and Co-created by Camilo Quiroz-Vázquez
Directed and Co-created by Ellpetha Tsivicos

Presented by The Bushwick Starr + One Whale's Tale

Scenic Design: Tanya Orellana

Lighting Design: Mextly Couzin

Costume Design: Scarlet Moreno

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

Starring

Sara Gutierrez as Cindy

Brenda Flores as Maria

José Pérez as Salomon

Talisa Velázquez as Jaguar + Grandma Carmen

Saige Larmer as Katie

Quetziquetl Angulo Aleman as Quetzi

Anabel Lugones De León as the tricky Coyote

Camilo Quiroz-Vázquez as Father Joaquin

Ellpetha Tsivicos as Selena Impersonator

Music

Marilyn Castillo: Vocalist