This play tells the touching story of a young girl who, starting when she's just 7, tries to help her mom fight depression and thoughts of giving up by making a list of everything that makes life special and worth living.
"Puras Cosas Maravillosas" is the Spanish adaptation of "Every Brilliant Thing" by Duncan MacMillan. It’s directed by Michel Hausmann and stars Erika De La Vega.
This one-woman play is described as "a theatrical experience" due to the active participation of the audience, which helps to narrate the story.
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In the Press
“[A] heart-wrenching, hilarious play…One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression—and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop…There is something tough being confronted here—the guilt of not being able to make those we love happy—and it is explored with unflinching honesty.”
—The Guardian (UK)
“Finds a perfect balance between conveying the struggles of life, and celebrating all that is sweet in it.”
—The Independent (UK)
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Erika De La Vega
PERFORMER
Erika de la Vega is a multi-faceted entertainer known for her work in television, comedy, acting, and announcing. She has appeared in Venezuelan television shows and acted in productions like "Cyrano Fernández" and "Ojos de Mujer". De la Vega's comedic talents are not just for the screen; she has also performed a one-woman show based on the play "Every Brilliant Thing," which explores themes of mental health and family. Currently, she runs a popular Spanish-language podcast, "En Defensa Propia," focused on women's empowerment and personal growth, which has even been recognized by Oprah Winfrey.
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Michel Hausmann
DIRECTOR
Michel Hausmann is a theater director, writer, and producer. He is the co-founder and artistic director of Miami New Drama, the resident theater company and operator of the Colony Theatre in Miami Beach. Under Hausmann's leadership, the company has produced over a dozen productions - nine of them world premieres. Michel Hausmann also started Miami New Drama's educational program, which serves more than 8,000 students annually.