Reconstructing artists Marika Kent, Brenda Abbandandolo, and Kristen Sieh are collaborating on an Impulse Thread project to tease out the visual world of Reconstructing. Marika Kent shares a process update below: “We met with a shared desire to explore the tactile/visual world of Reconstructing. Brenda shared with us her recent experience in Mississippi at the […]
A few of you have asked me who and what the TEAM is these days. It’s a great question, particularly after a couple years of transition—new producing team, shifting from a membership structure to a fluid collective model, growing our Petri program, evolving our RECONSTRUCTING producing practices, etc. We thought we’d try to offer an […]
Helloo, TEAM community! I’m nearing my official one month-iversary (wild!) as the TEAM’s first-ever full-time Associate Producer, so I wanted to take a moment to say hello and introduce myself to the TEAM community. I’m an administrator, producer, and dramaturg coming to the TEAM after five years at Baltimore Center Stage, where I held a […]
We’re thrilled to announce the 2023-2024 Petri Projects! This cycle’s projects are led by Eric Emauni, Brisa Areli Muñoz, Orion Johnstone with Nehemiah Luckett, Jermaine Rowe, Ahmad Simmons, and SB Tennent. Read more about their projects below. MEMORIES IN LEAVES, LED BY ERIC EMAUNI A new Afrofuturist Musical based on the life of Rachel Ross, […]
On Monday, March 27, join Emcee André De Shields to celebrate 18 years of the TEAM at 26 Bridge in DUMBO, Brooklyn. There will be performances by TEAM artists, delicious food, and plenty of drinks. (We’re adults now, after all.) If you’re interested in sponsoring a table or have further questions, please contact Producing Director […]
As part of the TEAM’s Petri Projects, we would love for you to join us for a workshop showing of Ema Zivkovic’s AREN’T YOU GLAD YOU STAYED (IN.) on June 3rd! Written by Ema ZivkovicDirected by Katie Spelman Friday, June 3, 20227:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT (arrive early for a complimentary beverage!) Target Margin Theater232 52nd StreetBrooklyn, NY […]
In episode 5 of the Petri DISH, Sarah Gallegos interviews Ema Zivkovic on their new experimental work AREN’T YOU GLAD YOU STAYED (IN), which explores immigration, gender identity, body image, and more. Watch to learn how Croatia, Drag, and Ema’s phone notes inspire their artistic process. To turn on video captions, click the button marked […]
In episode 4 of the Petri DISH, two-time Petri artists Camilo Quiroz-Vazquez and Ellpetha Tsivicos interview Marika Kent on her new project, BETTE IN THE DISTANT FUTUREPAST. This new disciplinary work is constructed from Marika’s archive of documents, photos, and oral history about her grandmother. Listen now to learn more! To turn on video captions, […]
In episode 3 of the Petri DISH, James Harrison Monaco interviews Sarah Gallegos on her new project, created in partnership with Brittany Coyne. ANNIVERSARY PLAY: A COMING OF THE NEXT AGE STORY is a new project that ignites a nuanced conversation on the grey areas of abortion, trauma, and preconceived notions of adult women in […]