This play is a really smart commentary on the world of beauty pageants that also has a lot to say about the immigrant experience. I was very moved by the tender moments between Cristina and her father as they both try and keep their lives together after the passing of Cristina's mother. I love how wild this play with the Spanish-speaking horse and the magical pageant coach with dubious intentions. There are some bold stage directions here and I really hope theatre company's will produce this piece and put some real resources behind it.

Both sincere and silly, hilarious and heartbreaking, this play deftly explores grief, the "American Dream," and Latine self-image and identity. In this play, Cristina struggles to balance her ambitions with her family's needs while also weighing her options against the barriers imposed by society. The complexity, humor, and theatricality with which Iraisa presents these ideas deserves to be experienced far and wide. Please consider bringing this play to your community!

A beautiful play that is gloriously theatrical and expansive while also being laser-focused on Cristina's moving, poignant journey. As she wades through grief, her evolving relationship with her father in the wake of her mother's death, figuring out her conception of home, and dreams of moving forward, Cristina remains a compelling and sympathetic protagonist. Iraisa's blend of comedy, fabulistic theater magic, and heartbreaking drama is balanced perfectly. The broader exploration of beauty standards and body image, Latinx identity, class, and more were all threaded seamlessly throughout a specific and nuanced story. I'd love to see this performed!