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“I didn’t want this to be a solo show… The play encompasses several characters [an ensemble of seven actors performs several roles]. Of course it’s about my transition, but it’s also about my relationships with family, spouse, friends. Those are aspects every audience member can connect with.”

“The often-emotional, sometimes funny, and always powerfully acted musical deals with issues ranging from immigration raids to discrimination to women’s struggles to accept their bodies.”

“I believe the story we are telling is universal and I am so happy to get to see all these women come together on one stage. It’s very important. These incredible women are just brilliant, and I am finding it so exciting to be around new Latin talent,” [said Justina Machado, who plays Carmen.]

“How do we find strength from solidarity and how do we give back to the communities that we’ve come from?” asks Emilia Lirman, assistant director. “You get to see [the story] through the community of women and celebrate the vibrancy of Boyle Heights.”