Bushwick Starr presents world premiere of ‘Gooey’s Toxic Aquatic Adventure’ puppet musical
The Bushwick Starr will present the world premiere of “Gooey’s Toxic Aquatic Adventure,” a new puppet musical by Bushwick native La Daniella with music by Ben Langhorst and directed by Sammy Zeisel. Performances begin Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the theater’s location at 419 Eldert Street.
The production tells the story of a community of mermaids dealing with gentrification and explores themes of belonging and resistance against capitalist forces, according to The Bushwick Starr’s announcement. La Daniella, who appeared in Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black,” created the work as a reflection of the changing landscape of New York City.
Performances will run through Feb. 23, with a possible extension through Feb. 28. Shows are recommended for audiences ages 12 and older.
The production team includes rising director Sammy Zeisel, whose previous work includes productions at Juilliard, Lincoln Center, Peabody Essex Museum, Hubbard Hall and Bethany Arts Center. Ben Langhorst composed the music for the show.
The Bushwick Starr is offering special community nights and accessible performances as part of its commitment to serving diverse audiences.
SPECIAL EVENTS + ACCESS:
2/7: Opening Night
2/11: Bushwick Community Night
2/12: Queer Community Night
2/13: Latinx Community Night
2/18: Puppetry Community Night
2/19: ASL interpreted performance
Closed Captioning (English & Spanish) available: February 4, 11, 13 and 19
The show is produced in association with ¡Oye! Group. Funding support comes from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, The Puffin Foundation, Puppeteers of America, Edith Lutyens and Norman Bel Geddes Design Enhancement Fund, A.R.T./New York, Materials for the Arts and G’wond’rLand Inc.
Tickets and additional performance information are available at thebushwickstarr.org.
The Bushwick Starr is located at 419 Eldert Street in Bushwick.
Photo attribution: All photos courtesy of The Bushwick Starr
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