About THE SHOW

Even a global pandemic can’t stop birthday girl Carla from celebrating her Quinceañera. Music? Check. Dancing? Check. Gifts? Just one. Carla would really, really, really like you to register to vote!

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CARLA'S QUINCE is an immersive virtual experience that invites audiences to become guests at Carla's Zoom Quinceañera.

With the aim of increasing Latinx participation in the United States' electoral process, this non-partisan English/Spanish extravaganza will inform on the voting process, break down some of the issues at stake this election year, and provide space for individuals to reflect on how their voting choices affect their communities. Those who identify as Latinx are especially encouraged to attend!

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Free performances will take place throughout September 2020, with audiences invited to immerse themselves in Carla's world through digital platforms beginning July 2020 by signing up for the experience here. 

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Mission & Values / Misión Y Valores

CARLA'S QUINCE uses theatricality to empower Latinx voters in the U.S. to use their vote to create the change they want to see in their communities. We believe that the right to choose our government officials at the polls is central to a democratic society, and that it is our responsibility as engaged citizens to hold those we elect accountable to work for our common good.

CARLA'S QUINCE is guided by the following values:

Community-Building

We aim to create a joyful space that sparks meaningful connection and reflection amongst audiences before, during, and beyond the show. We recognize that our power to create change in our communities lies in uniting behind common goals while celebrating the richness of our vastly varied experiences as Latinx people. 

Accessibility

Our show is free to attend, and accessible for both English and Spanish-speaking audiences. While the virtual nature of the show eliminates geographic barriers, we recognize there are technological barriers that we will work to reduce by partnering with local community organizations that can provide access to the necessary technology for our audiences. If you would like to attend the show but don’t have access to Zoom, contact us and we will work with you to find a way!

Inclusivity

We acknowledge and celebrate that Latinx communities are made up of a myriad of experiences and intersecting identities. We vow to create a safe space for all audience members, inclusive and welcoming of all gender identities, sexual identities, and cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.

Anti-racism

In our process, we seek to constantly interrogate our own biases as Latinx creators of diverse backgrounds. We acknowledge the historical anti-blackness within our own Latinx communities, and the very real ways that as Latinx people we are not only oppressed by white supremacy but can uphold those very systems ourselves in oppression of others. We recognize that this is often an unconscious factor in the voting choices we make, and seek to ignite reflection on how we can dismantle these ingrained biases to create a better world for all.

CARLA’S QUINCE utiliza la teatralidad para empoderar a los votantes latinx/o/a en los Estados Unidos para que usen su voto para conseguir el cambio que desean en sus comunidades. Creemos que el derecho a escoger a nuestros gobernantes en las elecciones es primordial en una sociedad democrática, y que es nuestra responsabilidad como ciudadanos asegurarnos de que nuestros elegidos trabajen por el bien común.

CARLA’S QUINCE es guiada por los siguientes valores:

Creación de comunidad

Nuestro objetivo es crear un espacio alegre que brinde reflexión y conexiones significativas entre las audiencias antes, durante, y después de la obra. Reconocemos que, para promover el cambio en nuestras comunidades, necesitamos unirnos con objetivos comunes a la vez que celebrar la riqueza de nuestras variadas experiencias como gente latinx/o/a.

Accesibilidad

Nuestra obra es gratis para asistir y bilingüe en español y en ingles. El hecho de que es virtual elimina las barreras geográficas, pero sabemos que hay barreras tecnológicas que trataremos de reducir al unirnos a organizaciones locales de la comunidad que puedan contribuir con el acceso necesario a la tecnología. Si usted desea ver la obra, pero no tiene acceso a Zoom, ¡comuníquese con nosotros para encontrar una manera de que lo pueda ver!

Inclusión

Reconocemos y celebramos que las comunidades latinas incluyen una variedad de identidades y experiencias. Prometemos crear un espacio seguro para todos los miembros de la audiencia, inclusivo y acogedor para todas las identidades de genero y sexo, y raíces culturales, étnicas y raciales.

Anti-racismo

Durante este proceso, buscamos en todo momento preguntarnos sobre nuestras propias parcialidades como latinx/o/a de raíces diversas. Reconocemos la anti-negritud histórica dentro de nuestras comunidades latinas, y las maneras en que, como gente latinx/o/a, no solo somos oprimidos por la supremacía blanca, pero también aplicamos esos mismos sistemas en opresión de otros. Reconocemos que esto ocurre con frecuencia de manera inconsciente en las selecciones que hacemos al votar, por lo cual buscamos inducir a reflexionar en la manera como podemos desmantelar estos prejuicios para crear un mundo mejor para todos.

the ARTISTS / LOS ARTISTAS

CARLA'S QUINCE has been created collaboratively by The Voting Project since 2018. Get to know the ensemble members and our collaborators below! 

CARLA'S QUINCE ha sido creado colaborativamente por The Voting Project desde 2018. Conozca a los artistas del colectivo y a nuestros colaboradores!

We are proud to partner with grassroots political organization VOTO LATINO, which is "focused on educacting and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy." 

Estamos orgullosos de estar afiliados con la organisación VOTO LATINO, la cual "se enfoca en educar y apoderar a una nueva generación de votantes Latinos, tanto como en crear una democrácia mas robusta e inclusiva."

SUPPORTERS / PATROCINADORES

Development for CARLA'S QUINCE has been supported in part by / ha sido apoyado en parte por:

National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation, Southwest Airlines and the Surdna Foundation through a grant from the NALAC Fund for the Arts Grant Program

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NYSCA-A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund 

(A Statewide Theatre Regrant Program)

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LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Rough Draft Festival

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New York Stage and Film

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The Drama League of New York First Stage Residency

Donate

Donar

All donations are tax-deductible and will go directly towards production costs, including artist fees, technology, and materials.

Toda donación es deducible de impuestos y apoyara directamente los costos de la producción, incluyendo el pago de los artistas, la tecnología, y otros materiales.

CONTACT US

Want to book the show for your school, college, or other group? Have any other questions? Message us here!

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Quiere colaborar para llevar el show a su escuela, universidad, u otro grupo? Tiene alguna pregunta? Envíenos un mensaje!