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THE MESQUITE TREE, an American Tragedy by David Davila

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  • Daniel Hidalgo:
    27 Oct. 2022
    “ Reading this play was such a joy. The playwright creates a world that feels so intensely claustrophobic and real, with all its pain, love, truth and mystery wrapped up into this multi generational, layered piece of theatre. I couldn't put it down until I had finished and it did not disappoint. ”
  • Annalise Cain:
    17 Mar. 2022
    “ A compassionate, unflinching look at cycles of poverty, abuse and teen pregnancy in a household of 6 Mexican-American women. Davila writes with precision, humor and a strong sense of ritual. The physical life of the play leaps off the page as much as the words. The well-rendered characters, especially Blanca, work to change one another, and Davila allows each change to blossom organically. ”
  • The PlayGround Experiment:
    1 Feb. 2022
    “ This play took part in "The PG Evolution a development process". We selected it because it is special and we believe 100% in the playwright and their voice. We are proud to be a part of its early journey and cannot recommend it enough. If you have any questions about our experience with this work, please feel free to reach out to us. We love this play and we know you will too. ” ”
  • Franky D. Gonzalez:
    9 Nov. 2021
    “ David Davila captures not only the intense drama of having five generations of Latina women in one household, but also the tenderness, the comedy, the hopes, aspirations, disappointments, and most importantly, the resiliency that comes from such a unique, beautiful household. THE MESQUITE TREE is billed as an American Tragedy, and that is true. There is a lot of tragedy layered into Davila's pages, but more it's a celebration of an oft-overlooked demographic and experience that occurs in this country. David has crafted a work of beauty that will leave you wondering and inspire awe long after End of Play. ”
  • Iraisa Ann Reilly:
    1 Nov. 2021
    “ Davila captures five generations of Latina women, their roles as caretakers, and the reality of an experience that often times is overlooked. This play is full of the complexity of mother-daughter love- particularly between Latina mothers and daughters; love comes out when making tamales, when nursing a physical or emotional wound, but love is especially apparent in moments of conflict. I would love to see this play on stage, giving 6 talented Latinas an opportunity to portray these characters. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    21 Sep. 2021
    “ A moving story of a family trying to break the cycle and reach for the dreams they each have. Well done. ”
  • Kirsten Hopkins:
    21 Sep. 2021
    “ A beautiful, heart-breaking play about mothers and daughters trying to break free of the cycle of poverty. Gorgeous moments witnessing the dance of the characters' inner lives, sweet and funny moments of mothers teaching rich food traditions to their daughters, and the sadness of the reality of poverty in America. I cannot recommend this play highly enough. ”