Julio Torres wrote and directed a Whitney Biennial commission about a seawench, and Martine Gutierrez stars as her - which is roughly the most 2026 sentence in New York performance. Sixty minutes of surreal comedy with production design by Griffin Stoddard and choreography by Ryan McNamara, staged in an open-air amphitheater built on piles over the Hudson. If you follow either artist, this is a world premiere you cannot stream later.
What to expect
An outdoor amphitheater seating around 700 with the river and the New Jersey skyline behind the stage, so sunset does half the lighting design. The piece runs an hour with no intermission. Arrive early enough to walk the park's hills and lookouts before the house opens.
Good to know
- A/C/E/L to 14th Street-8th Avenue, then walk west; the entrance bridge is at West 13th Street
- Little Island prices its entire summer season at a single flat ticket rate
- Entry to the park itself is free even if you are not seeing the show
- Dress for river wind; it is noticeably cooler on the pier than on the street
- The amphitheater is open air, so bring a layer and check the weather policy
- Accessible seating and step-free routes exist throughout the park
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Common questions
Is this connected to the Whitney Museum?
Yes. The piece is a commission of the 2026 Whitney Biennial, staged at Little Island rather than inside the museum, which sits directly across the street from the park entrance.
How long is it?
The run time is 60 minutes with no intermission, which leaves plenty of evening for the rest of the park or the Meatpacking District afterward.
What happens in bad weather?
The Amph is an outdoor venue and performances are weather dependent. Little Island posts cancellation and rescheduling decisions on its website and notifies ticket holders directly.
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