the way she spoke

By: Isaac Gomez

Narrated by: Kate del Castillo

Length: 1 hr and 8 mins

Publisher's Summary

Imagine living with a fear so visceral each day that simply walking down the street draws terror to one’s core. That’s the best case scenario for a woman on the streets of Juárez, Mexico. Kate del Castillo (La Reina del Sur) delivers a stunning one-woman performance that transports listeners from a New York stage to the treacherous streets of Juárez, Mexico, where thousands of women have been murdered in an ongoing epidemic of violence. Written by Isaac Gomez (Steppenwolf’s La Ruta) and based on his intimate interviews, the way she spoke is a raw and riveting exploration of responsibility and follows one playwright's journey to give voice to a city of women silenced by violence, fear, and a world that has turned a deaf ear to their stories. This poignant and unforgettable play is directed by Obie and Lucille Lortel–winner Jo Bonney.

Written by Isaac Gomez
Performed by Kate del Castillo
Directed by Jo Bonney
Original Theatrical Sound Design by Elisheba Ittoop

Note: the way she spoke contains mature language and themes, and graphic description of violence against women. Listener discretion is advised.

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©2019 Isaac Gomez (P)2019 AO Media LLC

Horrible

Horrible. Overly dramatic. No substance to story. Not compelling or entertaining. Tough subject but I wasn’t drawn in at all. Stories are supposed to engage the listeners

Appalling ..... but format not engaging

Can’t believe these things can happen and there is no one stopping these murders. This story was a bit hard to follow and I don’t speak Spanish, so much was lost, I’m sure. Couldn’t finish. The subject matter is important, but the format of this story was not the best way to present it. Sorry, not an overly engaging read.

Confusing to Follow

I found this difficult to follow. I mean the acting was good, you could tell they were into it. But I found keeping track of the characters difficult. I didn't know someone was male until they straight up said it Because I couldn't figure out the characters I found the story difficult to get into, but I mean I understand the premise and that what is happening is horrible but I couldn't connect because I was confused.

Confused

Message of inhumanity to women is important to know. Confused at first about who’s speaking and the context lay out. I didn’t follow who she’s talking to. What’s male or female voices. Lot of Spanish I didn’t understand. Suddenly gets extremely loud screaming in Spanish.

Important subject HORRIBLY TOLD

This subject matter deserved a decent telling, this story has disrespectful and inane filler.
Very disappointing.

Hard to track

It was a really good performance but I lost track of who was speaking most of the time.

Not a good storyline...

i struggled to finish. It was probably a good storyline if i had read it. The narrator was a female doing the male and female lines and I couldn't tell who was who..I just didn't get it...

Hard to follow

The story addresses an important and brutal topic: the murders of women and the brutality in Juarez. Reality isn't always pretty. But, the way the story is told and narrated is very confusing. I didn't get much out of the story other than the descriptions of the brutalized victims and snippets of the fear of the women who live there. There were confusing time switches (or maybe location switches? I'm not sure); a narrator who emotes well but I wasn't certain whether or when she spoke as a man or a woman. Also, a lot of Spanish, which I am conversant in, but would be even more confusing for a listener who isn't.

Powerful, but it's a pity I don't speak Spanish

An incredibly powerful subject which, I think, was well researched.
Unfortunately, I don't speak Spanish. Often times when the narrator made a key statement, it was lost for lack of translation.

Haunting

I would have to say that the reviews of this are a bit shocking. I thought the characters were good and authentic. I thought they portrayed the story line well. It is sad and I couldn't listen twice, but it was well written and the readers were excellent.

Very confronting

Great performance of the narrator, especially at the end it really got to me.
I think it is very good that this story get's told.

Must hear story!!!

A gutwrenching portrait of voilance against Mexican women who end up missing/dead. A goverment who closes their eyes and do not act on protecting them because often of their role and corruption.

Chapeau to Kate del Castillo who gives voice to all those missing women. It broke me when she read the names of the victims.