The Inspiration Behind Morir Soñando: The First All-Dominican Comedy Show

When fellow emerging comedian

and I first met in the comedy scene — it was an instant connection. I was in awe of her ability to capture and materialize people’s need for expression through comedy. Her determination and contagious, guttural laugh drew me in, and we quickly bonded over our shared experiences and challenges as Dominican comedians. As comics, we spent hours discussing how difficult it was to gain support and recognition in an industry that often overlooks voices…