Cocina Latina

by Joey Florez

Laura’s overworked, overqualified, and underpaid; a single mom stuck working for her ex’s family, desperately longing for time with her daughter, and a menu she’s proud of. With her former brother-in-law running the restaurant into the ground, Laura leans on her team to make this Cinco de Mayo bigger than ever and finally get back to black. When the restaurant falls under investigation for improperly used...

Laura’s overworked, overqualified, and underpaid; a single mom stuck working for her ex’s family, desperately longing for time with her daughter, and a menu she’s proud of. With her former brother-in-law running the restaurant into the ground, Laura leans on her team to make this Cinco de Mayo bigger than ever and finally get back to black. When the restaurant falls under investigation for improperly used pandemic loans, Laura must find out where the money’s gone or face losing everything she has left.

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  • Cassie M. Seinuk: Cocina Latina by Joey Florez
    “

    I had the opportunity to work as a faculty mentor for Joey on this play. This play gives you an inside look at working at a "Mexican" restaurant showing you richly layered characters who work together as a family through what seems like everyday problems, but in reality, are part of a much larger issue faced by the LatinE community in America. Joey's dialogue is witty and full of heart, his characters are unique and well-drawn, and Laura is a fantastic and active protagonist! Please produce this play!

    I had the opportunity to work as a faculty mentor for Joey on this play. This play gives you an inside look at working at a "Mexican" restaurant showing you richly layered characters who work together as a family through what seems like everyday problems, but in reality, are part of a much larger issue faced by the LatinE community in America. Joey's dialogue is witty and full of heart, his characters are unique and well-drawn, and Laura is a fantastic and active protagonist! Please produce this play!

    ”