An exhilarating, hilarious, and loving tribute to being a Mexican artist in the city of Boston. alberdi deftly showcases how predominantly white institutions put us through the wringer, mangling us into something unrecognizable to our own selves, and our desperate journeys in making ourselves right once more. i didn't make this has some of the most uncannily recognizable characters I've read; regardless of who you are, you will see yourself refracted in each person onstage. Gorgeous. I hope to see it onstage, in person someday.

I really appreciated the specificity of this play. Love how it is unapologetically about Boston and the struggles the city is going through. This is a fascinating look not just about gentrification but about the artistic process and how BIPOC artists are forced to market themselves in not always the most authentic ways. A great ensemble piece for dancer/actors.

As a queer, multi-racial artist currently based in Boston, I found oh so much to relate to and resonate with here. Even beyond that very specific experience, anyone who reads this will gain important insights into the intersection of identity and art. To be specific--the complexities of feeling like you are commodifying and coopting your own identity to market yourself as an artist to a market that, ultimately, doesn't value what you truly have to give. The conversations in this play are necessary. The satire was funny and gentle. The inclusion of dance is an exciting opportunity.