April 1–11, 2027 · St. Pete New Works Festival
Where Did We Sit on the Bus?
- Dates
- April 1–11, 2027
- Venue
- The Studio, St. Petersburg
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
A co-production with The Studio. Written by Brian Quijada, directed by Alexa Pérez. Live-looped hip-hop beats, spoken word, and a high-octane remix of identity, rhythm, and belonging.
Runtime
90 minutes, no intermission
Venue
The Studio, St. Petersburg
Production
Co-production with The Studio
Tickets
$40 GA · $37 senior · $25 student
About the show
A simple
question
“A high-octane remix of identity, rhythm, and belonging.”
During a school lesson on the Civil Rights Movement, a young Latino/a asks a simple question: “Where did we sit on the bus?” The teacher doesn't have an answer. What follows is a high-energy, soul-searching, and theatrical tour de force.
Directed by The Studio Artist-in-Residence Alexa Pérez, this dynamic production uses live-looped hip-hop beats, spoken word, and vibrant storytelling to explore what it means to be Latiné in America. It is a rhythmic, funny, and deeply poignant quest for identity that will leave your heart racing.
About the experience
Beats built
in the room
Every sound you hear is made live. Loops are layered in front of you — voice, beatbox, keys — so the score is built and rebuilt in real time. Expect direct address, an intimate house, and an audience that's part of the room rather than hidden behind a fourth wall.
Runtime is roughly 90 minutes with no intermission. The show contains amplified music and some strong language; best for ages 13 and up. The Studio is a wheelchair accessible venue with seating held for accessibility needs — email the venue ahead of your visit and they'll take care of it.
Artists
Who
made it
Brian Quijada
Playwright
Writer and performer whose autobiographical, hip-hop-driven solo work has been staged across the country, blending live looping, spoken word, and first-generation Latiné storytelling.
Alexa Pérez
Director · The Studio Artist-in-Residence
Pérez directs this production as part of her residency at The Studio, bringing a rhythm-first staging built around live-looped beats and direct address.
Photos & video
See it
in motion
Production photos and a trailer will be posted here closer to opening.
Venue & map
The
The Studio
The Studio
620 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Street parking and downtown garages are within a few blocks of the door.
Tickets
Get
seats
The Studio members: log in and your discount is linked to your account — it applies automatically at checkout. Need help? development@thestudioat620.org
Co-produced with
Story Keepers co-produces with The Studio, where the show runs under Artistic Executive Director Erica Sutherlin's 2026–2027 season.
Presenting sponsor
Presented with support from the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg.
Ten days.
New voices.
Where Did We Sit on the Bus? runs as part of the inaugural St. Pete New Works Festival, March 25 – April 4, 2027, staged across the city with The Studio, freeFall Theatre Company, and The Off-Central Players.