Recommended by Nilsa Reyna

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    As I Eat the World is a vulnerable and inspirational play that explores the many facets of eating disorders. The topics of anger and masculinity and how it relates to mental health and well-being gave me chills.

    As I Eat the World is a vulnerable and inspirational play that explores the many facets of eating disorders. The topics of anger and masculinity and how it relates to mental health and well-being gave me chills.

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    I loved the journey this play took us on as we met the family, learned about their struggles, and witnessed their vulnerabilities. The passage of time was handled deftly as we reached the climax of the play. The ending contained one of the most beautiful moments in the play.

    I loved the journey this play took us on as we met the family, learned about their struggles, and witnessed their vulnerabilities. The passage of time was handled deftly as we reached the climax of the play. The ending contained one of the most beautiful moments in the play.

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    The structure, setting, and social justice issues addressed, make us feel like we are part of the play. We are these people on any given day in America! Spiess builds to a powerful ending that leaves us speechless and wondering about the characters for days.

    The structure, setting, and social justice issues addressed, make us feel like we are part of the play. We are these people on any given day in America! Spiess builds to a powerful ending that leaves us speechless and wondering about the characters for days.

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    A lovely play that reminds you that we should be mindful of other people's trauma because we all react to events differently. The characters feel like family and the language is beautifully written in English, Spanish, and South Texas Spanglish. This is a full length play and I wanted it to be longer!

    A lovely play that reminds you that we should be mindful of other people's trauma because we all react to events differently. The characters feel like family and the language is beautifully written in English, Spanish, and South Texas Spanglish. This is a full length play and I wanted it to be longer!

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    A hilarious and delightful play that has you smiling and laughing the whole time. I want these characters in my life and we need a sequel!

    A hilarious and delightful play that has you smiling and laughing the whole time. I want these characters in my life and we need a sequel!

  • Nilsa Reyna: That Must Be the Entrance to Heaven or, The Dawn Behind the Black Hole by Franky D. Gonzalez
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    A remarkable play that quickly pulls us in via the humanity and heart of the characters. The physicality in the play adds dimension to the story and is so well structured, that it opens up many staging possibilities. This is an exciting work and it needs to be produced ASAP!

    A remarkable play that quickly pulls us in via the humanity and heart of the characters. The physicality in the play adds dimension to the story and is so well structured, that it opens up many staging possibilities. This is an exciting work and it needs to be produced ASAP!

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  • Nilsa Reyna: That Must Be the Entrance to Heaven or, The Dawn Behind the Black Hole by Franky D. Gonzalez
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    A remarkable play that quickly pulls us in via the humanity and heart of the characters. The physicality in the play adds dimension to the story and is so well structured, that it opens up many staging possibilities. This is an exciting work and it needs to be produced ASAP!

    A remarkable play that quickly pulls us in via the humanity and heart of the characters. The physicality in the play adds dimension to the story and is so well structured, that it opens up many staging possibilities. This is an exciting work and it needs to be produced ASAP!

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  • Nilsa Reyna: Three's a Party by Justin Santory
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    Santory captures vulnerability and love with wit and grace. Boundaries are set, broken, and reset, and we're heartbroken for the characters as they struggle to makes sense of it all. Many lines are laugh out loud on the page and even funnier in live performance. I'm cheering for this play to get more productions!

    Santory captures vulnerability and love with wit and grace. Boundaries are set, broken, and reset, and we're heartbroken for the characters as they struggle to makes sense of it all. Many lines are laugh out loud on the page and even funnier in live performance. I'm cheering for this play to get more productions!

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  • Nilsa Reyna: ADAN Y JULIO Y LA FRONTERA 2003 by David Davila
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    Davila injects a much needed vibrancy into this frequently adapted play. A rich Tex-Mex world and characters that feel "ni de aquí ni de allá," have us rooting for them as they navigate forbidden love.

    Davila injects a much needed vibrancy into this frequently adapted play. A rich Tex-Mex world and characters that feel "ni de aquí ni de allá," have us rooting for them as they navigate forbidden love.

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  • Nilsa Reyna: Hostel Play by Andres Osorio
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    Osorio captures prejudice and anti-refugee sentiment in a world full of characters we care about, no matter their faults. The play moves quickly, the stakes are high, and you can't help but think about the characters once the play is over.

    Osorio captures prejudice and anti-refugee sentiment in a world full of characters we care about, no matter their faults. The play moves quickly, the stakes are high, and you can't help but think about the characters once the play is over.

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