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"...Vivas exacts the perfect mixture of stoic and lovingly concerned, and expertly subdues herself in certain moments in such a way that announces that she is a seer of all who will serve as prophet in a way that requires poise and reticence. "

"The strength of the production is in the performances of the young women. I could have sworn they were actual children in the charming early scenes, but they grow convincingly into young adults..."

"Prime Stage director Ricardo Vila-Roger’s strongest work is the performances he draws from his butterfly quartet: Krystal Rivera, Frances Tirado, Vanessa Vivas and Evelyn Hernández seamlessly move from young girls buzzing with life’s possibilities to clear-eyed grown women saddened by reality but refusing to give in."

"Garcia-Barragan and Vivas each make a distinct mark on the character of Dede. It’s easy to imagine they are playing the same person at different ages. "

"It was the talented junior performance and practice major Vanessa Vivas who brought the humorous and intelligent character of Marianne to life..."