This meta-theater experiment attempts to excavate how, in the aftermath of slavery, we might continue moving through history together.
Mercedes, Part 1, a multidisciplinary documentary, gallery, and healing room installation by Modesto Flako Jimenez (Taxilandia), brings viewers into a poetic, visually stunning recreation of the Bushwick home where he was raised by his grandmother Mercedes after he arrived from the Dominican Republic. As an adult, Flako served as her main caregiver as she battled dementia, and uncovered years of letters, receipts, and papers that documented her impact on the Latine community. Part of a larger multidisciplinary project, Mercedes, Part 1 unlocks one woman’s home to amplify community outreach, spread the word about mental healthcare resources, and captivate audiences with an immersive story of multigenerational care.
This production is recommended for audiences age 13 and older.
Mercedes, Part 1
Healing Room
Public Viewing Hours
Wed, Dec 4, 3—6pm
Thu, Dec 5, 3—6pm
Fri, Dec 6, 10am—6pm
Sat, Dec 7, 10am—1pm
Sun, Dec 8, 10am—1pm
Documentary directed by Brisa Areli Muñoz
Gallery and Healing Room
Set design by Michael Minahan and Henry Pedersen
Sound design by Drew Weinstein
Lighting design by Megan Lang
Video design by Juan “Wamoo” Alvarez and Victor Morales
Curated by Cricket Brown
Co-commissioned by BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), Oye Group, and Musical Theater Factory with development support by Material For The Arts, Dementia Spring, Princeton Lewis Center for the Arts, Guggenheim Foundation and Abrons Art Center; Produced in Association with Media Art Xploration (MAXlive) with support from the Simons Foundation Science, Society, and Culture.
Gallery and Healing Room
Set design by Michael Minahan and Henry Pedersen
Sound design by Drew Weinstein
Lighting design by Megan Lang
Video design by Juan “Wamoo” Alvarez and Victor Morales
Curated by Cricket Brown
Co-commissioned by BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), Oye Group, and Musical Theater Factory with development support by Material For The Arts, Dementia Spring, Princeton Lewis Center for the Arts, Guggenheim Foundation and Abrons Art Center; Produced in Association with Media Art Xploration (MAXlive) with support from the Simons Foundation Science, Society, and Culture.
ONSALE DATES
Thu, Jun 20 at 1pm
BAM Members & Patrons
Thu, Jun 27 at 1pm
General Public
BAM Members & Patrons
Thu, Jun 27 at 1pm
General Public
UPCOMING Performances
RUNNING TIME
1 hour, 30 minutes
VENUE
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets start at $25 plus fees
Please note: All online orders are subject to a $2 facility fee and $3.50 handling fee per ticket; all orders at the box office are subject to a $2 facility fee per ticket.
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
Next Wave 2024
provided by:
Leadership support for
theater at BAM provided by
The SHS Foundation and
The Shubert Foundation, Inc.
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Support for
theater at BAM provided by
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
Additional support for
theater at BAM provided by
The Francena T. Harrison Foundation Trust and
Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater
