It was inspirational to see a piece of art created and performed by the very people who are impacted by, and who live, the content and stories of the play itself....
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I loved the show “Ya Basta!” It was powerful to see so many immigrant women unapologetically taking on sexual assault and violence in the workplace. ...
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I loved the show. As an immigrant, it was inspiring to see immigrant women janitors bring to life the real life struggles they face as they try to carve out a better future for themselves and their families. But this was not just a show- this was true life; this was the courage that I’ve seen janitors bring to the battle for their rights as workers and now for respect as women. It made me laugh; it made me cry to hear their words of the abuse they’ve encountered; and it made me rejoice to see them stand up and fight back. ...
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This show is a powerhouse of the community engagement theater. So authentic, so affecting. The story of these women were both engaging and devestating. You cannot experience and not be moved by the reality here....
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Ya Basta is a powerful story told through passion and strength. Janitors share the history of their union and their current struggle to keep themselves safe from sexual assault on the job and other oppressive forces they face as immigrant workers. Instead of being victims they take power into their own hands and become a force for change. ...
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