“El dramaturgo juega al encuentro ficticio de ambas artistas del siglo XX. Sus logros y fracasos, sus miedos y sus temeridades, sus semejanzas y diferencias, el amor irracional de ambas por sus esposos y su entrega absoluta al arte.” – ELMUNDOCULTURAL
“…The performances are excellent. As Kahlo, Rebeca Alemán is a whirlwind of energy, definitely the dominant personality, contrasted with Mónica Steuer’s Plath, played as a somewhat wan, lost soul. The actors embrace the choices they make, character-wise, and present wholly believable people. Great performances highlight entertaining…” – Joy Campbell, CHICAGO THEATER BEAT
“…The play is full of intense dramatic moments, Kahlo writhes in pain on a gurney, Plath rages against her unfaithful husband. Monica Steuer and Rebeca Aleman throw themselves heart and soul into recreating Plath and Kahlo…” – Jack Helbig, CHICAGO READER
La obra es un grito desgarrador sobre tanto horror que nos rodea, una expresión teatral que demuestra la importancia, emocional e intelectual que las verdaderas y profundas manifestaciones artísticas tienen sobre las mentes de los seres humanos. – Antonio Llerandi, IDEAS DE BABEL
“There’s only so many other words I can use to shower praises upon this show but know that this piece is an invaluable reminder of our times and the strength of the human spirit.” – Edward Hong, THENERDSOFCOLOR
“PASSIONATE… A remarkable writing and especially acting tour de force… terrifying and heartbreaking.” — Laura Foti Cohen, Larchmont Buzz
“While both actors do a wonderful job in conveying such a beautiful and truthful relationship in the midst of tragedy, director Iraida Tapias has done a lovely job of shaping the story.” – Julyza Commodore, STAGERAW.COM
Una vez más se demuestra que el teatro, el buen teatro, es una manera viva, trascendente de hacernos sentir, de dejar una huella sensible en el mundo. – Antonio Llerandi, IDEAS DE BABEL
“An opportunity to witness the universal nature of good acting, a craft that transcends cultural and language barriers” – Bill Esler, BUZZ CENTER STAGE
“Aleman’s moving story, performed by a superb cast, is honorably directed by the acclaimed venezuelan playwright, screenwriter and co-artistic director of the water people, Iraida Tapias” – Ruth Smerling, THEATER WORLD INTERNET MAGAZINE.
“Water People Theater’s The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon triggered my emotions and an alarming memory of my visit to a memorial site for women lost to femicide” – Sandra Treviño, Chicago Reader
“For 24 Years Water People Theater Has Been Devoted To Amplifying Unheard Voices”– Jeryl Brunner, FORBES
“Any journalist seeing this show is going to have a visceral reaction, as well as admiration for its exploration of the compromises and deficiencies of courage that often beset even the best newsrooms.” – Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune.
“Highly Recommended” “… for lovers of Poe, poetry, and the music and beauty of English and Spanish languages, It’s a memorable and evocative evening of cross-cultural exploration” – Michael Antman, Chicago Theatre Review
“It was also good to be introduced to the work of Storni, a poet I hadn’t heard of before Marín brought her to life in this production”– Michael Antman, Chicago Theatre Review
“…it adds up to a suitably otherworldly look at poetry and love that still feels embodied in the very earthly qualities of the writers at the heart of the story.”– Kerry Reid, Chicago Reader
“The play… is a delightful way for Water People Theater to project their mission of producing socially engaged bilingual and inclusive theater” – Nancy Bishop, Third Coast Review
