I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago

Note: Here is a link to our podcast theater review of the world premiere presentation of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter which was the last play we attended before the pandemic closed everything down in 2020. Now the play will soon be released as a major motion picture directed by America Ferrera for Netflix.

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A world premiere of  I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter adapted for the stage by Isaac Gomez, directed by Sandra Marquez is based on the award-winning novel by Erika L. Sanchez.

Julia played by Karen Rodriguez is a Chicago teenager and aspiring writer struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of her only sister and sets out to understand some of the circumstances occurring around the time of her demise.

This well written and superbly performed play has a serious message about life, relationships, sacrifice and what it means to be a mature adult tempered with a good deal of snarky humor.

This is billed as a “Steppenwolf for Young Adults” production which I hope does not limit audiences who might think this is only for young people.

“I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter” is at the Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted Street through April 5, 2020. For tickets and information visit Steppenwolf.org or call (312)335-1650.