WHEN YOU'RE GONE by Alina Rios

10-minute play: Mother's journey to get out of bed after her son and father have become victims of gun violence.

WHEN YOU'RE GONE

Greg Burdick:

3 Apr. 2019

“ There is a sadness that extends well beyond grief after experiencing trauma. It’s a torpor that pulls you downward, and seemingly never lets go. Alina Rios expertly captures this feeling in “When You’re Gone.” The speaker’s staggering double-loss is felt deeply when reading this piece. It could easily be one of the most memorable in a showcase of anti- gun violence plays. A profound challenge for a single actress. ”
Chelsea White:

11 Feb. 2019

“ When You're Gone is a stunning portrayal of grief and healing written for the CodeRed/Faith project. There was no shortage of visual imagery in this monologue that deals with a mother suffering from losing her child and husband although it is the unseen husband that motivates her to keep going with life. You feel an immense empathy for the mother character and your heart aches knowing how many women have gone through the same tragedy. ”
Mark Loewenstern:

6 Feb. 2019

“ I love this warm and layered portrait of grief. ”