It's Carlos and Marta's twelfth wedding anniversary, yet while Marta yearns to tango, Carlos insists on the comfort of routine. As their story unfolds through a mosaic of memories, we see what began as a blissful courtship quickly descend into a pas de deux of possession, control, and resentment orchestrated by Carlos. But like a dancer ensnared in an unyielding abrazo, Marta must battle with herself to finally break free. A story about many women told by many voices, Happy Anniversary is an unflinching portrayal of the insidious violence that can infiltrate relationships disguised as love. It sheds light on the silent battles waged at home, giving voice to the countless women who endure the painful dance of domestic abuse. - Vanessa has performed on stage and in street productions as an actress, clown, Flamenco dancer, puppeteer, and fire-flow dancer. - Vanessa grew up witnessing gender-based violence and wanted to write a play that could bring awareness to the issue. The idea was for survivors to be heard and supported to be able to ask for help. - Vanessa heard from more than twenty women survivors who trusted her with their experiences. - In the last scene, there are real testimonials from survivors of gender-based violence. It's Carlos and Marta's twelfth wedding anniversary. But as their love story unfolds through a mosaic of memories, we see a blissful courtship descend into a perilous pas de deux of possession, control, and resentment orchestrated by Carlos. Happy Anniversary is an unflinching portrayal of domestic abuse, shedding light on the silent battles waged at home

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