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When young Nuyorican-Jewish Toñita/Toni’s heart is broken, her guardian angel, Marian, appears to her in a dream to guide her through this sorrow. During this cosmic journey, Toñita/Toni is re-introduced to two important men in her life from each side of her family, who died when she was a child. As she walks in her ancestors' shoes, she learns from their mistakes, rejoices in their triumphs, and in the end, learns what big love really means. 

 Cast

Toñita/Toni - Jackie Leon
Great Uncle Bud - Keith Weiss
Abuelo - Juan Ramirez Jr.
Marian - Flower Estefana Rios

Directed by 김채송 / Chaesong Kim 

Dramaturgy by Dezi Tibbs
Produced by Kalen Sakima
Stage Managed by Lucas Gomes
Assistant Stage Managed by Adrian Costa
Scenic & Projection Design by Karen Loewy Movilla
Costume & Props Design by Hyoju Cheon
Lighting Design by Willem Hinternhoff
Sound Design by Liam Bellman-Sharpe & Udi Gershuni
Swing Choreography by Paul Romeo Jr.

Cover Art by Myron "Bud" Weisberg

Photographed by Anthony Sertel Dean

The Studio @ Schapiro - Lower Level

Columbia University School of the Arts

February 2023