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Water by the Spoonful is a powerful, character-driven drama by Quiara Alegría Hudes, the celebrated playwright behind In the Heights. The play weaves a moving tapestry of trauma, addiction, and family, pairing real-world struggles with the online communities that shape modern lives. Set against the backdrop of Philadelphia and beyond, it stands as the middle piece of Hudes’ Elliot Trilogy and earned the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This page provides an in-depth look at the show, a concise biography of the writer, notable discography highlights related to the author’s works, and up-to-date information about upcoming tours and productions.