“They delivered a truly moving performance which went beyond being intensive, it enveloped the audience in a journey of empathy. Even without the benefit of having read the book (or being a woman), I was soon immersed in the emotional struggles of this group of women waiting for a surgical procedure that was not their choice, neither about being ‘cured'. The stage presence of these talented ladies will make you re-examine the innumerable ways in which women have been subjected to the mental conditioning that engenders this terrible affliction of self-image.”

— Edward F.

“I fail to understand why these women can’t simply get over these “disorders” you claim are caused by looking at two dimensional images”

“Thats how we fat women do it, you know. We just close our eyes and think beautiful thoughts and our offspring arrive with the afternoon mail.”

Photos by Johan Erik

Production design by Alexandra Fiallos

Yridia Ayvar as Carly

Rachel Frost as Rennie

Alexandra Fiallos as Sabine

Savannah Rutledge as Cel

“As a male watching this production, a gateway to the reality of gender imbalances was further opened. While the performances are excellent and passion evident, the story's core lends itself to further thought which posthumously simmers with the viewer. All actors vulnerably shared a piece of themselves on stage, and Alexandra Fiallos' performance was of genuine distinction. Her booming voice and steering presence makes anyone sit at attention. As the goosebumps settle and the story resides, a bittersweet taste lingers as the piece's social commentary feels more pertinent than ever."

— Johan Erik

“You think if you dared to open your mouth, all of creation would get sucked right in”

“So you throw out the evidence. Flush down the rest.”

“ I do not need male approval to achieve my life goals. Just like a fish doesn’t need a bicycle.”

“These were no ordinary women.

And this was no ordinary hunger.”

"A truth revealing story about four women and their own unique struggles with weight and how their identities as women relate to this. The director, Yridia Ayvar, uses a strong amount of movement to drive the narrative forward all whilst using a cast of four, everyday women to indicate that the pains these four women go through, are relevant to women of all shapes and sizes. Alexandra Fiallos has a particularly strong sense of movement which she uses in tandem with her deep voice to deliver a powerful and memorable performance."

— L. S. Stanford

“ I yearn for … human touch, God, its embarrassing, sometimes all I want is to be looked at, admired, soothed, caressed.. I still want the power, I still want to make money and go mountaineering.”

“We have no extant record of the long years of wanting, of wanting and wanting and being denied.”