This play was extremely affecting. In the Latinx world, there is a claim that we do not "See" race. This play is a brilliant illustration of not only how Mexican society saw race, but how they categorized people and othered them. We go on a journey of discovery with the painter as he paints people from a place of truth and observation, and does not look down on them for the color of their skin or their "Lack of breeding." As he paints he questions where he belongs in the Casta.

A daring piece that dares go places most playwright wouldn’t. Dawes creates a massive piece of art, detailing the racial history of Mexico while explaining the casta painting with beautiful staging. Hope to experience this on a stage soon.

I saw this compelling piece performed as part of Milagro Theatre's Ingenio festival, and I'm grateful for Dawes' tremendously effective work with this historic project, fearlessly exploring -with relevance and insight - 300 years of identity and culture. We need plays like this one to be read and seen. I'm so glad I had the opportunity.