PETRA – A Special Preview Performance

About the Play:

Petra returns to New York for her father’s funeral — but what begins as a short visit becomes a life-changing decision. Searching for direction, she accepts a job at a juvenile correctional facility, unaware of how the emotional toll will unravel her sense of self and strain her relationship with Diego, her partner.

The genesis of this play emerged from ID Studio Theater’s research into the now-shuttered Spofford Juvenile Detention Center in Hunts Point. The play draws from that history to examine the personal impact of structural violence, institutional silence, and the emotional aftermath of bearing witness.

As silence grows between them, Petra spirals into depression — and yet, in the middle of chaos, she begins to find small ways to save herself. PETRA is a moving portrait of love, loss, and the quiet, radical act of choosing to stay alive.

An Immersive Experience:
This special preview performance of PETRA will guide audiences through all three levels of ID Studio Theater. The play unfolds in multiple spaces, creating an intimate, sensorial experience that invites the audience into Petra’s inner world.

🌀 Please note: Audience members will be asked to move between floors. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and being comfortable climbing one flight of stairs.

Presented by ID Studio Theater
Written by Camilo Vergara | Directed by Germán Jaramillo

📍 ID Studio Theater – 311 East 140th St, Bronx, NY
🗓️ Preview Performances:

• Thursday, May 22 @ 7:30pm
• Friday, May 23 @ 7:30pm

Language: English (Spanish-language  performances coming this fall)
Runtime: Approx. 80 minutes, no intermission
Featuring: Sandie Luna, Jonathan Hare
Musical Direction: Pablo Mayor | Set Design: Michael Williams | Assistant Direction: Ximena Zuluaga

🎟️ Seating is limited. Reserve your spot now to experience PETRA up close.