Paper Towels

by Nelson Diaz-Marcano

ONE-ACT: A man that lost everything in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is about to attack the people of the government that left them forgotten. The only thing standing between him and this heinous act? His cousin and an echo dot.

ONE-ACT: A man that lost everything in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is about to attack the people of the government that left them forgotten. The only thing standing between him and this heinous act? His cousin and an echo dot.

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Paper Towels

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  • Cheryl Bear: Paper Towels

    A tragic and unforgettable look at what can happen when everything is lost including hope as you feel forgotten. Well done.

    A tragic and unforgettable look at what can happen when everything is lost including hope as you feel forgotten. Well done.

  • Doug DeVita: Paper Towels

    The anger, frustration, and passion that bubbles through Nelson Diaz-Marcano's best work is on almost-uncontrolled display in this piece; it's a disquieting, provocative work, and among his best. Tight and tense, Diaz-Marcano aims at the root problems of contrasting cultures in this country and pulls the trigger with shattering, heart-breaking precision. It's a thrilling work deserving of numerous productions.

    The anger, frustration, and passion that bubbles through Nelson Diaz-Marcano's best work is on almost-uncontrolled display in this piece; it's a disquieting, provocative work, and among his best. Tight and tense, Diaz-Marcano aims at the root problems of contrasting cultures in this country and pulls the trigger with shattering, heart-breaking precision. It's a thrilling work deserving of numerous productions.

  • Alexander Perez: Paper Towels

    A heartbreaking and humbling account of what happens when those who have lost everything are forgotten.

    When your back’s against the wall even the most misguided ideas can seem like miracle cures. And in those moments of abject desperation what could possibly stand between you and ruin? Would it be enough?

    Striking, poignant, and most terrifyingly so, prophetic.

    A heartbreaking and humbling account of what happens when those who have lost everything are forgotten.

    When your back’s against the wall even the most misguided ideas can seem like miracle cures. And in those moments of abject desperation what could possibly stand between you and ruin? Would it be enough?

    Striking, poignant, and most terrifyingly so, prophetic.

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Character Information

  • Toño
    Character Age
    Late 20's to early 30's
  • Mariel
    Character Age
    Late 20's to early 30's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Hispanic
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization The Brick Theater, Year 2018
  • Type Workshop, Organization Emerging Artist Theatre, Year 2018

Production History

  • Type Fringe, Organization Downtown Urban Arts Festival, Year 2019