Petite Lorena Wraps Sold-Out Canary Islands Shows, "Tremenda" Tour Heads to Spain & Latin America

Comedian and actress Petite Lorena, originally from El Paso, has wrapped up the Canary Islands part of her show, "Tremenda." She finished at the Teatro Circo de Marte in La Palma, which was also where the show first opened in the islands. According to an interview with DIARIO DE AVISOS, these performances in the Canary Islands were highly anticipated, with both shows this past Sunday selling out completely. The "Tremenda" tour will soon head to mainland Spain and Latin America, with dates already set for Barcelona, Bilbao, and Costa Rica starting in March.

"Tremenda" is a theater show that doesn't follow fleeting trends. Instead, it's inspired by old stories passed down by word of mouth and common sense. Petite Lorena herself calls it a deep look at how she sees the world today. This view comes from her experiences, unexpected moments, and the uncertainties of her own life, with humor always at its heart. She also points out that starting the tour in La Palma was very important. Clips from her shows shared online went viral, which really helped the tour grow.

When it comes to connecting with her audience, Petite Lorena has noticed that humor is surprisingly universal. Even though different places have their own quirks, the core things that make people laugh or feel pain are the same for audiences everywhere – whether in the Canary Islands, mainland Spain, or other countries. As the show has matured, Petite Lorena has reshaped "Tremenda" into a thoughtful and sometimes puzzled look at who she is at 48. She approaches this stage of life honestly, blending the wisdom that comes with age with the insecurities that often come along with it.

Petite Lorena doesn't write her monologues in the traditional way. She prefers to tell her stories first, then write them down. This allows her to let audience reactions and current events help shape and refine her work. For her, creating comedy means living everyday life – falling in love, breaking up, going to the supermarket – because she believes that life itself is where all comedy comes from.

On the topic of humor's boundaries in today's more sensitive world, Petite Lorena believes that any limits are self-imposed. Her aim is always to make people laugh, not to make them uncomfortable. She sees a clear difference between the shared understanding in a live theater setting, which offers more freedom, and the exposure on social media, where comments can be extreme and taken out of context. Her approach to social media is practical: she sees it as unavoidable, much like dealing with the tax office, but she tries to keep it free of negativity, always putting her stage work first.

Petite Lorena feels most at home on stage, calling it her "natural habitat." However, she also appreciates the challenges that come with other formats like television, mentioning her time with Andreu Buenafuente and on shows like "En otra clave" and "Futuro Imperfecto." She also points out that comedy in the Canary Islands is thriving, with many new and experienced talents, and a good balance of men and women in the field. Despite this, the comedian admits there are parts of the world she simply can't find humor in. These include all forms of violence and the worry that it's becoming normal. This reality leaves her feeling heartbroken, and she finds it hard to stay informed without feeling pain.