Rotten Apple

What an incredible show. I have never been so emotionally moved by a live performance in my life. It is incredible that this one woman show has so much richness and texture. When the lights came up everyone had tears in their eyes. ... full review

Rotten Apple was such a gorgeous delight! Mariela shines on stage, I think I could listen to her read the phonebook. The story was so personal, and mixed with so many funny moments --truly a pleasure to watch. ... full review

Mariela beautifully confronts compelling issues in this show. Heart wrenching and provocative. ... full review

A saga of a young woman’s life as a teenager growing up in a stifling atmosphere. ... full review

Wow, Mariela's performance is absolutely mind-blowing! Her performance is off the charts. I mean, she pours her heart and soul into every moment on that stage, and you can feel it in your bones. The way she embodies each character, it's like she becomes them. You forget you're watching a performance because it feels so real, so authentic. Mariela is a force to be reckoned with, my friend. "Rotten Apple." It's like this wild emotional rollercoaster that grabs you by the guts and takes you on this crazy journey, leaving you with goosebumps all over and a whole new outlook on life. This one-woman show is no joke. It hits you hard with a powerful message, drawing from real-life experiences and told with some serious storytelling skills. Bravo!... full review

emotional and touching... full review

Brilliant! Mariela Castillo is a complete talent! A great storyteller and performer. The staging, lighting and directing were superb and always engaging. What an inspired performance! Bravo! ... full review

This show was so beautiful, so raw, so vulnerable, and so moving. Mariela’s performance was one to feel and remember. The story is eye opening, inspiring and heart clenching. Thank you for sharing your struggle and how you overcame it to be who you are today. ... full review