It takes tight writing for a play this short to cover this much ground. In it, Mazie, who wants everything her older sister has, is pitted against Junyu, the older sister who seems to have the “American Instagram dream life.” Su is caught between, wanting what’s best for her daughter and knowing her stepdaughter can help her get that. These well-developed characters allow this play to hold discussions about everything from social media to cultural erasure without feeling rushed. Well done!

Sister delicately unpacks the complexities of identity, culture, and family dynamics. Junyu and Mazie’s struggle to connect, alongside the nuanced tension with their stepmother, is both relatable and rich with humor. A sharp, poignant exploration of the challenges in bridging generational and cultural divides.

A short play that explores hot button issues like belonging to one's culture and social media in such few pages. Estranged sisters Junyu and Mazie want so badly to connect with each other but the nearly two decade age difference makes that hard. Add Junyu's stepmother (who is only fifteen years older than her) who wants to be a good mom and you have a scene full of missteps and humorous moments. I was fascinated by how badly Mazie wants to be American and how badly Junyu wants to keep herself rooted in her Chinese identity.