Good Cuban Girls

by Iraisa Ann Reilly

Marisol is home from college for the summer-with a big secret. How will she break this news to the matriarchs of her family without inducing her grandmother's instantaneous death? Good Cuban Girls is a coming of age story that navigates the first generation American struggle for cultural preservation in the face of exile. This bilingual play is an examination of faith, family and culture through three...

Marisol is home from college for the summer-with a big secret. How will she break this news to the matriarchs of her family without inducing her grandmother's instantaneous death? Good Cuban Girls is a coming of age story that navigates the first generation American struggle for cultural preservation in the face of exile. This bilingual play is an examination of faith, family and culture through three generations of Good Cuban Girls.
Produced by Teatro Del Sol in Residence at Arden Theatre Company 2019

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Good Cuban Girls

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  • Cheryl Bear: Good Cuban Girls by Iraisa Ann Reilly
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    A moving and heartfelt story of a family rooted richly in love and culture as they navigate their paths in the world. Well done.

    A moving and heartfelt story of a family rooted richly in love and culture as they navigate their paths in the world. Well done.

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  • Jacqueline Goldfinger: Good Cuban Girls by Iraisa Ann Reilly
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    Terrific new play about a family struggling with their own cultural and generational boundaries. Told with humor and love, which makes it spark off the page in lovely and unexpected ways. Must Read.

    Terrific new play about a family struggling with their own cultural and generational boundaries. Told with humor and love, which makes it spark off the page in lovely and unexpected ways. Must Read.

    ”
  • Erlina Ortiz: Good Cuban Girls by Iraisa Ann Reilly
    “

    A wholesome and hilarious look at how our values shape us, and how difficult it is to face family members when we don't meet their high expectations. As a 1st generation Latina I found this play to be almost too relatable to the point where I didn't know if the tears were from compassion or laughter.

    A wholesome and hilarious look at how our values shape us, and how difficult it is to face family members when we don't meet their high expectations. As a 1st generation Latina I found this play to be almost too relatable to the point where I didn't know if the tears were from compassion or laughter.

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, Teatro Del Sol, 2019

Production History

  • Professional, Teatro Del Sol at The Arden Theatre Company, 2019