Somos Aire

This Beautiful Story Telling of a young Latin Female voice trying to save our planet brought a tear to my eye. This sweet, powerful Hopeful piece gave me much to think about for the future.... full review

This was such an imaginative story that infused Latino magical realism with timely lessons about how our environment keeps us all connected. The play did a beautiful job of challenging cultural norms like overcoming one’s fear of leaving their hometown to achieve success but never forgetting where they come from. It was funny, emotional, epic and family friendly. Will highly recommend.... full review

Somos Aire is a heartfelt piece with some beautifully written dialogue and authentic family connections at its core. The costumes and overall design helped bring the world to life, and the cast delivered wonderful performances that made the story feel genuine and engaging. A touching and thoughtfully crafted production.... full review

What a masterclass in combining social activism and puppetry into an enchanting piece! It beautifully walks the line between fantastical elements and real, grounded heart. ... full review

This is a heartfelt, funny and poignant bilingual play that addresses environmental issues in border towns that directly impact the lives of the people living there. The story is strong, the use of a puppet was fantastic and the lighting and set elements really bring it all together. ... full review

Loved this! It was such a fun ride and had a great message. What a unique way to teach your audience something about the environment as well as giving us a window to some cultural gems while making it so whimsical and entertaining. The acting was also very good, natural, and humorus. Pulling off an adventurous tale like this at Fringe is highly impressive and the kind of thing you hope to see at a theatre festival!... full review

Really enjoyed the play very much. Loved the characters and the message!!... full review

Magical, informative, and beautiful. Makes you see San Ysidro in a different light and sparks up curiosity in wanting to learn more about their environment. Great writing and amazing cast! And beautiful props and costumes that bring it all together. Somos Aire takes you on a journey to a wonderful world you’ll never want to leave.... full review

"Somos Aire" is a beautiful production filled with emotional truths, imaginative staging, memorable characters and a light whimsy. I loved how "Somos Aire" was more than just one way of storytelling. From puppets to clever props, from creative lighting to awesome character work, each moment felt electric. A wonderful piece of theatre built with a well written story. Congrats to everyone!... full review

SOMOS AIRE is an ambitious production with heartfelt intentions, and I recognize how difficult it is to develop and stage original work. However, in its current form, the piece feels underdeveloped and not yet ready for a major festival platform. If the intended audience is young children, the production may find a more receptive audience in children’s theater. For adult audiences, however, the storytelling struggled to connect. The plot contained significant gaps that made it difficult to follow, and the dialogue often felt amateurish and unclear, preventing the emotional stakes from landing effectively. Performance-wise, the standout was the actress portraying Inky, who brought commitment and authenticity to the role. A later appeara... full review