FulfillmentFulfillment

"Best show I’ve seen during Fringe hands down! It balances humor and heartbreak with ease. The play moves at a brisk pace and often felt like a sitcom. It had sharp comedic moments that make the emotional beats hit even harder. The cast delivered exceptional performances, sometimes even playing multiple characters. What begins as a story about chasing dreams evolves into a powerful exploration of identity and what it truly means to live a fulfilled life. By the end, I found myself reflecting on Claudio’s journey and also on my own definition of fulfillment." Fulfillment is a semi autobiographical story of my life before moving to LA. It dives into the art of navigating a life that the ones closest to you, don’t believe in. The story features a cast of characters such as my parents, soon to be ex girlfriend, a couple of my closest friends, some siblings, and a few others that remind our protagonist how delusional he and his aspirations are, every chance they get. The idea to write this play came from the fact that until 2021, I had not been able to separate my art from my identity. Becuase of this, I made myself believe that the only way I could feel fulfilled in life, is if I could make my dreams come true. This proved to be a harmful way of thinking. In 2021, I was close to death a couple times in one month. It forced me to ask the question, “if I couldn’t create ever again, could I still find fulfillment?” After that, I started doing things I always wanted to do, I started doing things that brought me joy as a child, finding myself again. I got back into therapy, I got on medication, and my life turned around. I found my inner child again. I found joy. I found ease. And I found fulfillment. Not in my goals being met, but in me understanding that life isn’t meant to be lived by tallying your accomplishments.