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!