The STORY

Facings is a sharp, funny, and heartfelt musical about Emma Rose, a determined young Asian-American entrepreneur fighting to launch her artisanal kefir brand, Bubby’s, into the upscale grocery chain Rolling Fields. As she battles corporate gatekeeping, sabotage from a rival would-be kefir mogul, and the sleazy advances of a corrupt store manager, Emma finds an unexpected connection with Javier, a hardworking Colombian journalist seeking asylum in the U.S., who stocks shelves at Rolling Fields to make ends meet. Torn between her mother’s pressure to date a wealthy banker and her growing feelings for Javier, Emma must confront issues of class, identity, ambition, and justice. Through workplace satire, a cross-cultural love story, and big musical numbers ranging from rock and roll to salsa, Facings is a celebration of community and the belief that building something meaningful whether a business or a relationship—takes heart, resilience, and people who choose to stand together.

Belinda Allyn and J. Antonio Rodriguez