The play tells the story of the fiery-tempered Sarita Fernandez, who is gradually torn apart by her sexual desires and moral values to the point of insanity.
The play begins with Sarita as a 13-year-old schoolgirl living in New York City in 1939, sitting with her friend Yeye in her apartment, telling fortunes.
Although we don't ever see a pregnancy develop or a child throughout the play, Sarita does give birth to a son, Melo, whom she leaves in her mother's care.
For most of the second act, Sarita struggles internally with her love for her new husband, Mark, and her lingering passion and desire for Julio.
The three main male characters, Julio, Mark, and Fernando each represent a potential path for Sarita's affections and love.
Sarita: Sheila Dabney Fela: Carmen Rosario Julio: Michael Carmine Mark: Rohan Loser Yeye: Blanca Camacho Fernando: Rodolfo Diaz Juan (a drummer): Sanjeev Josh