Latin History for Morons

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Latin History for Morons

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  1 any gender (adult) plus ensemble

John Leguizamo

When John takes a peek at his son’s history textbooks, he is shocked to find… well nothing, at least when it comes to the impact of Latin culture over thousands of years. Excited to share his heritage with his son, John dives deep, exploring everything from Mayans to modern-day heroes.

Image: 2017 Public Theater Production (Joan Marcus)

Latin History for Morons

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1 any gender (adult) plus ensemble
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Docudrama/History
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades

  • Winner! 2018 Special Tony Award

Latin History for Morons

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Summary

When John takes a peek at his son’s history textbooks, he is shocked to find… well nothing, at least when it comes to the impact of Latin culture over thousands of years. Excited to share his heritage with his son, John dives deep, exploring everything from the Mayans to modern-day heroes. To be performed by one person or an ensemble, this zippy, irreverent and laugh-out-loud investigation of the past will make you take a second look at the present.

History

Latin History for Morons premiered on Broadway at the Public Theater in November 2017. Directed by Tony Taccone, the production featured John Leguizame.

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Performing Groups

Though Latin History for Morons  was originally staged as a one-person show, and the stage directions in this script reflect a solo performance, the play may be done with any number of actors. 

JOHN

BUDDY

MOCTEZUMA

BULLY

CORTES

BULLY’S DAD 

STEPHEN HAWKING

MR. FLYNN

POPULACE

CRAZY LEGS

AZTEC NOBLE

LIL JOHNNY

AZTEC GENERAL

MOMMA

WARRIOR

UNCLE SANNY

CONQUISTADOR

SANTAYANA

DR. T

HINDU

SIGMUND FREUD

SPANIARD

PIZARRO

BOB ROSS

FRIAR

LONG ISLAND MOM

ATAHUALPA

KING PHILIP

INCA

TEENY HEADMASTER

CHOLO CARIB

ALABAMIAN MODERATOR

COLUMBUS

BOO

MIKE TYSON

ALEXANDER DE TOCQUEVILLE

SCOTTISH GUY

ANDREW JACKSON

LAMB

NATIVE

Though Latin History for Morons  was originally staged as a one-person show, and the stage directions in this script reflect a solo performance, the play may be done with any number of actors. 

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 90 minutes

Media

“In Mr. Leguizamo’s long and often hilarious parade of injustice… his jokes get at something deep.” – The New York Times

“Both informative and hysterically funny… Latin History for Morons is the most fun you’ll have in a classroom since  Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You.” – The Wrap

“Latin History is boisterous and joyful but also laced with sorrow, with Leguizamo beautifully communicating feelings of invisibility, inherited trauma, and even grief.” – Entertainment Weekly

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  • Latin History for Morons

    Image: 2017 Public Theater Production (Joan Marcus)

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John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo
Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo has appeared in over 100 films and countless television shows while establishing a career that defies categorization. With boundless and visceral creativity, his work in film, theatre, television, and literature covers a variety of genres, con ...
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