it's been ten years since everyone died. a play about final girls at Open Space Arts

Ten years ago, four young people were hunted by ruthless killers—and against all odds, three of them survived. Now, they are brought together once more, this time at a therapeutic retreat designed to help women confront and heal from their shared trauma. As they navigate their painful pasts, this gripping new play interrogates the iconic "final girl" trope, asking: Does all trauma affect us equally, and can we truly heal together?

"Tirado-Ortiz’s story shows a playwright with promise and moxie. "  Kerry Reid, Chicago Reader

"Ortiz also incorporates non-binary and transgender characters into the mix here, allowing them elevation in a field of storytelling where they are often misrepresented or non-existent.... truly committed and often passionately rendered portrayals from their talented cast.

...an original, noteworthy work. Those who love their horror delivered with a bit of progressive, wildly queer energy should definitely find much to rejoice in here, as well."

Brian Kirst, Windy City Times