Around the world, people are fighting to make their voices heard. As the audience enters, Maia lies on the floor at the center of the stage, already immersed in an inner struggle. The isolated movements of her chest mimic the gesture of someone fighting for breath. Shadows on the wall surround her, personifying the voices of others in her mind, silencing her. Shouting to be heard is counterproductive. The benefit lies in choosing when to speak and when to remain silent. However, not everyone has the luxury of this choice. Often, the “other” personifies the cultural, political, racial, and genetic factors that silence some voices while allowing others to speak loudly. It is often those who fight the hardest to enter the debate who are silenced the most. This imbalance of power, alongside personal experiences, inspired this piece. In her solo, Maia Joseph seeks to overcome the repercussions of the “interiorization” of voice while struggling to hear her own. She is her own “other” to defeat. On stage, she plays with glances, intercepting the energy of the audience because this helps her connect with them. By doing so, she allows herself and the audience to be vulnerable, adding a sense of humanity and authenticity to the performance and addressing a timeless, universal theme—rediscovering the strength that transcends verbal ability.