BOTH

Xochi is dealing with a lot: a difficult pregnancy, a new relationship, a family that can't stand her, and the loss of her twin brother Sebastian, who was declared missing last year. As she tries to navigate her life (and keep her sanity), the impossible happens: Sebastian reappears. Her family is overjoyed, but Xochi is suspicious: where has he been? And why does this version of Sebastian seem so different...

Xochi is dealing with a lot: a difficult pregnancy, a new relationship, a family that can't stand her, and the loss of her twin brother Sebastian, who was declared missing last year. As she tries to navigate her life (and keep her sanity), the impossible happens: Sebastian reappears. Her family is overjoyed, but Xochi is suspicious: where has he been? And why does this version of Sebastian seem so different than the one she knew? BOTH is an eerie examination of family, love, memory, loyalty, and which version of the truth is the one worth believing.

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  • Zach Barr: BOTH

    A skin-crawling play with the logic of a nightmare, BOTH gives the audience just enough information to side with its staunch protagonist, while removing many of the details that would keep them from dismissing the family's perspective completely. In a time where honesty is held up as an unassailable virtue, this play dares to ask whether "the whole truth" can harm more than it heals – and whether that harm is worth feeling anyway. Well served by a stellar world premiere at Teatro Vista.

    A skin-crawling play with the logic of a nightmare, BOTH gives the audience just enough information to side with its staunch protagonist, while removing many of the details that would keep them from dismissing the family's perspective completely. In a time where honesty is held up as an unassailable virtue, this play dares to ask whether "the whole truth" can harm more than it heals – and whether that harm is worth feeling anyway. Well served by a stellar world premiere at Teatro Vista.

  • Maximillian Gill: BOTH

    A fascinating and absorbing piece. The writer uses the intriguing notion of a mystical connection between twins as a basis for exploring different responses to grief, including those that are far less than exemplary. I admire how Nozicka lets the characters be real and act in ways that are all too human. I love how the play keeps you guessing, just when you think you know what's going on it takes another turn. Gripping work.

    A fascinating and absorbing piece. The writer uses the intriguing notion of a mystical connection between twins as a basis for exploring different responses to grief, including those that are far less than exemplary. I admire how Nozicka lets the characters be real and act in ways that are all too human. I love how the play keeps you guessing, just when you think you know what's going on it takes another turn. Gripping work.

  • monte vognsen: BOTH

    This play just bowled me over. It usually takes a lot for a play to impress me but I found this piece absolutely riveting from beginning to end. Characters, plot, dialogue, timing -- all beautifully crafted. Congratulations to Ms. Nozicka. I would love to see this on stage.

    This play just bowled me over. It usually takes a lot for a play to impress me but I found this piece absolutely riveting from beginning to end. Characters, plot, dialogue, timing -- all beautifully crafted. Congratulations to Ms. Nozicka. I would love to see this on stage.

Character Information

  • Xochi
    Character Age
    30's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino -- Mexican
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Sebastian
    Character Age
    30's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino -- Mexican
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Sam
    Character Age
    30's or 40's (same age as Juan)
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Angela
    Character Age
    60's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino -- Mexican
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Cynthia
    Character Age
    20's or 30's
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Juan
    Character Age
    30's or 40's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino -- Mexican
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Cape Cod Theatre Project, Year 2025
  • Type Reading, Organization Geffen Playhouse, Year 2024
  • Type Residency, Organization Geffen Playhouse, Year 2023-2024

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Theatreworks Hartford, Year 2027
  • Type Professional, Organization Teatro Vista , Year 2026

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