2026-2027
The Bushwick Starr’s 2026–27 Season features three bold premieres by Layla Khoshnoudi, Amando Houser + Kedian Keohan, and Tei Blow, alongside our ongoing Education & Community programs, new work development, and annual events.
October 2026
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I’M NOT EVEN HALF
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October 2026 » I’M NOT EVEN HALF »
Mainstage
Created and Performed by Layla Khoshnoudi
Directed by Machel Ross
Produced in Association with ¡Oye! Group
Darkly funny, and deeply relatable, i'm not even half is an odyssey that goes from a personal quest of pick-me antics to finding out what it takes to gut punch your oppressors once and for all.
February 2027
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DELIADELIA! THE FLAT-CHESTED WITCH!
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February 2027 » DELIADELIA! THE FLAT-CHESTED WITCH! »
Mainstage
Starring Amando Houser as DeliaDelia
Created by Amando Houser and Kedian Keohan
Directed by Kedian Keohan
Amando + Kedian invite you to their unhinged clown hour of self-discovery, inspired by the “witch hunt” on trans rights in the United States. Coming from the swamps and untouched by the human world, DeliaDelia lives a life of exuberance free from shame. A raucous ride and a love letter to trans athletes and trans people everywhere. DeliaDelia says you belong.
May 2027
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THE SONIC LIFE OF A GIANT TORTOISE
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May 2027 » THE SONIC LIFE OF A GIANT TORTOISE »
Mainstage
Written by Toshiki Okada
Translated by Aya Ogawa
Directed by Tei Blow
Five performers play two characters separated by layers of dream-space, culture, food, and time — only connecting through speaking to the audience. Okada’s work interrogates the act of searching for meaning itself — a reaction to a world focused so much on success and optimization, that an ordinary meandering life no longer feels sufficient.
Season photography by Ella Pennington
August 2026
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SUMMERS AT THE STARR
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August 2026 » SUMMERS AT THE STARR »
Community Event
Summers at the Starr
Free, community-rooted programming throughout August, at our Eldert Street home. From music and markets to family-friendly activities and performances, Summers at the Starr brings neighbors together and uplifts local artists.
Ongoing Programs
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New Play Development
Starr Reading Series
The Starr Reading Series invites audiences into the thrill of developing new work with this free, ongoing program, featuring readings from some of the city’s most exciting playwrights. Learn More →
Education Program
Big Green Theater
Through original performance, Big Green Theater brings young people’s ideas about climate, justice, and community to the stage in this eco-playwriting program for public elementary school students in Bushwick and Ridgewood. Learn More →
Education Program
Creating Performance
A practical theater-making program for local teens and young adults, Creating Performance helps students turn their experiences, ideas, and observations into original performance. Learn More →
Education Program
Senior Storytelling
A free theater and writing program for older adults, Senior Storytelling brings seniors together through movement, memory, and creative play; honoring lived experience while building intergenerational connection. Learn More →