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“I was taught to lie at a young age. . . . I think that [A PARK IN OUR HOUSE] describes what people make out of their reality in a totalitarian system like Castro's. They take flight and move into the imagination in order to transcend their immediate reality. I had to write this play. It helped me understand my own loss of innocence.”

Quote by Nilo Cruz

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Nilo Cruz, born in 1960, is a distinguished Mexican playwright known for his profound social insights and unique narrative style. His works have won the admiration of audiences and critics alike. more

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