RABIOSA: An Ode to Hurricane Maria

by Nelson Diaz-Marcano

SHORT: A one woman show that pits a fiery Puerto Rican woman against Hurricane Maria, as she demands for the Hurricane to give back what it took away. The battle is on, the lasso is ready, but will the island survive?

SHORT: A one woman show that pits a fiery Puerto Rican woman against Hurricane Maria, as she demands for the Hurricane to give back what it took away. The battle is on, the lasso is ready, but will the island survive?

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RABIOSA: An Ode to Hurricane Maria

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  • Juan Ramirez, Jr.: RABIOSA: An Ode to Hurricane Maria by Nelson Diaz-Marcano
    “

    At the 2018 Samuel French festival, I saw this short one-woman monologue about her fight against one of history's worse hurricanes while also dealing with the damages it left behind. She was fearless, honest, vulnerable and even more importantly so, hopeful. Diaz-Marcano won't let the world forget about Puerto Rico.

    At the 2018 Samuel French festival, I saw this short one-woman monologue about her fight against one of history's worse hurricanes while also dealing with the damages it left behind. She was fearless, honest, vulnerable and even more importantly so, hopeful. Diaz-Marcano won't let the world forget about Puerto Rico.

    ”
  • Rachel Bublitz: RABIOSA: An Ode to Hurricane Maria by Nelson Diaz-Marcano
    “

    A powerhouse of a monologue! I was most struck with the magic of the piece, and the lyric nature of the language. The heart beating toward the end brought me to tears. All and all, a great piece for an actor to sink their teeth into, and to move an audience with. Well done!

    A powerhouse of a monologue! I was most struck with the magic of the piece, and the lyric nature of the language. The heart beating toward the end brought me to tears. All and all, a great piece for an actor to sink their teeth into, and to move an audience with. Well done!

    ”
  • Lee R. Lawing: RABIOSA: An Ode to Hurricane Maria by Nelson Diaz-Marcano
    “

    Such a beautiful ode to a homeland that's seen such destruction . Such power of words that strike at the heart of the reader. The last scene is achingly beautiful where Rocio hears the beating heart of the island once again. Thank you for sharing this.

    Such a beautiful ode to a homeland that's seen such destruction . Such power of words that strike at the heart of the reader. The last scene is achingly beautiful where Rocio hears the beating heart of the island once again. Thank you for sharing this.

    ”
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Production History

  • Professional, 2018
  • Workshop, The Dirty Blondes, 2017

Awards

  • The Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short PlayFestival
    Winner
    2018