From the first second, I was captivated. AS I EAT THE WORLD draws from so much life experience and for that reason it is one of the most empathetic plays I've ever encountered. I so wish I can see this live one day!

Powerful, candid and delightfully wry exploration of eating disorders and their tie to machista culture. AS I EAT THE WORLD illustrates the uniquely difficult position Latinx people living with eating disorders face as well as detailing the addictive nature with a level of accuracy that brought tears to my eyes.

Herrera is shining a light on a deliberately ignored struggle in the Latinx community and the world NEEDS to see more of this. Immensely disappointed that I missed the latest run but hopeful to see it in the future.

This play is a powerful and genuine exploration of eating disorders, masculinity and mental health. Though Colombian/pan-Latine masculinity serve as the backdrop for Luis's struggle, this specificity reveals the universal ways in which both our immediate communities and broader American culture impact self-image and overall well-being. I saw Luis perform this show at the Tank in New York, and I think more communities out there deserve to see it too, and contend with the questions it provokes about eating disorders, body image, and mental health.