“Mafia Anonymous: The Women Speak” blends comedy and drama, with fictional elements inspired by true stories. The plot centers around Nella, the leader of a women’s Mafia Anonymous group, whose father allegedly had ties to the Mafia. The play examines a real-life 2012 murder case in Arizona through the voice of a ghostly character named Diana. It also explores the complex relationship between the writer/performer Pina and her father, Romano.
Overarching themes in the production include giving a voice to women, examining gender constructs and societal definitions of masculinity.
