Dear Diary, I’m scared of being a nobody. That totally scares me.
Love, Katiuska
August 3, 1999
At fourteen, I wrote a secret in my diary: “I’m scared of being a nobody.” For years, I played that part. I was "Kat"—the girl who stayed in her "perfect little box," hiding her greñuda hair and her deepest heartaches behind a peppy mask. I was the girl who thought being a friend meant taking the insults of others, and that "home" was a place you weren't allowed to leave.
But Katiuska is the woman who finally walked through the door.
This is the story of that transformation. It’s a journey through the "magic of baking" in a South Texas kitchen, the sacred silence in the home my grandfather built, and the beautiful reality of building a life in England. Through the lyrics of Sondheim, Bareilles, and the echoes of my ancestors, I’ve realized that being "somebody" isn't about being perfect—it’s about the courage to be messy, the strength to be "astonishing," and the terrifying, wonderful risk of being alive.
The Story
Our Team
Kat Lozano
Born and raised in South Texas, Kat is a Mexican-American/British actor and singer. A graduate of the prestigious Oklahoma City University (B.M. in Opera/Music Theatre), she has spent years bringing characters to life behind the mic—most notably originating the voice of Sofia Flores in Park Beyond and contributing to major projects for Disney Studios, Ubisoft, and Paramount Pictures.
Actor & Singer
Nicky Gayner
Nicky Gayner is an acclaimed London-based cabaret singer and actor celebrated for her engaging storytelling and versatile vocal range. Since her breakout success with Empty Nest at the Edinburgh Fringe and New York’s Metropolitan Room, she has become a staple at premier venues like The Crazy Coqs and The Pheasantry. Gayner is renowned for her ability to blend theatrical flair with a deeply personal, heart-centred connection to her audience.
Director
Musical DirectorDavid Nehls
David Nehls is an acclaimed US composer and musical director, best known for the international hit The Great American Trailer Park Musical and his award-winning work on over 50 productions at the Arvada Center. This summer, the 10-time Henry Award winner brings his world-class talent to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his must-see show, Do You Wanna Go? From his roots in The Rocky Horror Show to his latest theatrical scores, David continues to be a powerhouse of American musical storytelling.
Friends of the Show
Elias Benjamin Lozano
Gabriel Flynn
Angela Flynn
“Yo sé transformar en dulce masa mis pedazos, ignorando lo que hay debajo.”