In this unique and poignant comedy by Sarah Ruhl, Matilde has come to America from Brazil after losing her parents -- the funniest people in her village. She's been hired by Lane and her husband Charles -- two busy, successful physicians -- to clean their home, but Matilde hates to clean. She'd rather just try to dream up the funniest joke in the world. Lane's sister Virginia loves to clean, so she and Matilde make a secret deal; she'll take care of the cleaning behind Lane's back. Then Charles falls in love with Ana, whose free spirit touches everyone she meets. Soon, everyone's secrets are discovered, loyalties are questioned -- and the four women see their lives changed in ways they couldn't have predicted.