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The Panza Monologues Goes Beyond The Physical

The Panza Monologues is available in play and book form.
(Photo courtesy of The Panza Monologues Facebook)
The Panza Monologues is available in play and book form.

In Latino culture, that little extra roll of belly fat that many of us have is known as the panza. But in “The Panza Monologues,” co-creator Virginia Grise says the meaning is far beyond the physical. She explores themes of humor, spirituality and justice.

Steve Goldstein was a host at KJZZ from 1997 to 2022.