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Full-Length Play, Comedy / 1 any gender (adult) plus ensemble
John Leguizamo
When John peruses his son’s history textbooks, he finds... nothing, at least when it comes to the impact of Latin culture. Excited to share his heritage, John dives deep, exploring everything from Mayans to modern-day heroes.
Image: 2017 Public Theater Production (Joan Marcus)
Winner! 2018 Special Tony Award
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 irreverent and laugh-out-loud journey into the richness of Latin heritage past and present will make you take a second look at history.
Latin History for Morons premiered off-Broadway at the Public Theater in February 2017. Directed by Tony Taccone, the production featured John Leguizamo. It then transferred to Broadway, debuting at Studio 54 on 19 October 2017.
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 playing:
JOHN
BUDDY MOCTEZUMABULLY CORTESBULLY’S DAD STEPHEN HAWKINGMR. FLYNN POPULACECRAZY LEGS AZTEC NOBLELIL JOHNNY AZTEC GENERALMOMMA WARRIORUNCLE SANNYCONQUISTADORSANTAYANA DR. THINDU SIGMUND FREUDSPANIARD PIZARROBOB ROSS FRIARLONG ISLAND MOM ATAHUALPAKING PHILIP INCATEENY HEADMASTERCHOLO CARIB ALABAMIAN MODERATORCOLUMBUS BOOMIKE TYSON ALEXANDER DE TOCQUEVILLESCOTTISH GUY ANDREW JACKSONLAMB 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.
A classroom filled with props and a blackboard.
“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
Latin History for Morons – John Leguizamo on The Late Show
Latin History for Morons – Netflix Trailer
Latin History for Morons – Excerpt