Ramirez clearly and economically defines the real and raw circumstances of the story from the get-go, and he truthfully complicates and heightens the stakes as the family bonds that tie these characters together tighten for the duration of this riveting play. Ramirez paints nuanced and specific portraits of Rafael and Enrique, who speak to universal themes of brotherhood, sobriety, class, and hope. (2021 Chain Theatre Play Lab Reading)