Latinologues™ is an award winning, nationally recognized collection of comedic and poignant monologues about the Latino experience in America that was created, written, directed and produced for stage by Rick Najera, one of America’s leading comedy writers. Having written for such ground breaking shows as MAD TV and In Living Color, Najera wanted to create a showcase for Latino talent. The idea was first conceived when Najera discovered a hunger for Latino actors to have a showcase, one where they could be seen in comedy. “So many times we’re seen as serious and dramatic but not funny, and comedy is universal,” said Najera.
“It’s comedy with a universal appeal with a Latin flavor.” said Najera. From the well-known and most loved character, Buford Gomez, who provides a comprehensive seminar on efficient border patrol tactics, to Miss East L.A. who will do anything to save her crown, to Fidel who outsmarts ‘La Migra’ and heads to Puerto Vallarta for free. Other characters include ‘Alejandro’ the heartthrob bus boy who is mesmerized by a blonde, the unstoppable and radical Mecha members who fight to create justice “I may be radical but don’t call after ten, my mom gets mad” to the Manic Hispanic Hollywood Producer which the Houston Chronicle calls “Charles Nelson Riley dipped in salsa.” These characters will make you laugh and definitely get you thinking. The Los Angeles Reader says “Najera’s work bursts from the barrio to the universal.”
Admission: Tickets $25 Adult
$20 Senior/Military, $18 Student
Location: Lyceum Theatre
79 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
For more information:
Visit: www.lyceumevents.org
or
Buy tickets: 619-544-1000
“It’s comedy with a universal appeal with a Latin flavor.” said Najera. From the well-known and most loved character, Buford Gomez, who provides a comprehensive seminar on efficient border patrol tactics, to Miss East L.A. who will do anything to save her crown, to Fidel who outsmarts ‘La Migra’ and heads to Puerto Vallarta for free. Other characters include ‘Alejandro’ the heartthrob bus boy who is mesmerized by a blonde, the unstoppable and radical Mecha members who fight to create justice “I may be radical but don’t call after ten, my mom gets mad” to the Manic Hispanic Hollywood Producer which the Houston Chronicle calls “Charles Nelson Riley dipped in salsa.” These characters will make you laugh and definitely get you thinking. The Los Angeles Reader says “Najera’s work bursts from the barrio to the universal.”
Admission: Tickets $25 Adult
$20 Senior/Military, $18 Student
Location: Lyceum Theatre
79 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
For more information:
Visit: www.lyceumevents.org
or
Buy tickets: 619-544-1000
